St Albans Secondary College

The multicultural learning community of St Albans Secondary College embraces international students. The college fosters a positive sense of self and academic success across its co-educational Years 7-12 campus. All students are challenged and encouraged to fulfill their academic potential and confidently pursue chosen pathways. International students gain the specialist support of a dedicated Vietnamese-speaking coordinator. Staff resolutely support individual development and ensure students leave the school as young adults with qualifications that count.

School Values: Leadership, Excellence, Integrity, Respect

Special Programs

Select Entry Accelerated Learning (SEAL) program for high achievers
English as an Additional Language (EAL) offered at all year levels
Established International Student Program with a Vietnamese-speaking coordinator
Student leadership program
Scholarship program
Arts, music, dance, sports and camps programs

Student support services and programs

Careers counselling and pathways planning
Study skills programs
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) enrichment classes
After-school tutoring and homework club
Health promotion programs
Student wellbeing team with counsellors, psychologists, doctors and school nurses
Breakfast club

Principal

Craig Jennings

Number of students

1720

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Thuy Anh, Thai Nguyen

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$350 - $400

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
History
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Applied Computing
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Hospitality
Music Industry

Extra-curricular activities

Enrichment programs for high-achieving students
Instrumental music instruction and performance opportunities
Annual drama production
Individual and team inter-school sports
Lunchtime clubs and activities
Inter-school debating

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, basketball, cricket, football (soccer), futsal, rugby, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 8 kms

Languages taught

Vietnamese (Year 11 and 12)
Japanese
Italian

I am sincerely grateful for being a part of this amazing cohort. I would not have achieved as well as I did in VCE without the special care provided through the International Student Program. My Year-level coordinators, teachers and the international student coordinator assisted to integrate me into the school community; and the College also supported me academically and in terms of my wellbeing. I have made lasting friendships
- Cao Minh Anh Bui, currently studying Bachelor of Arts (majoring in psychology), Monash University