Sunshine College

Set within a vibrant multicultural community, Sunshine College helps students build a positive and purposeful future. An engaging curriculum is offered across academic subjects, including maths, science, technology, commerce and the arts. Strong ties to Melbourne, RMIT and Victoria Universities help students gain confidence in their further education choices and school to university transition. Sunshine College is located just 10kms from Melbourne's city centre and students enjoy excellent access by public transport.

School Values: Growth, Learning, Relationships, Wellbeing

Special Programs

Experienced Vietnamese international program teacher and assistant
Language support programs for new arrivals to Australia
Special access to RMIT University and other universities
Award-winning school to university transition programs
Mentoring with local university
Literacy program for all junior students

Student support services and programs

Teachers skilled and experienced in supporting international students
Well-developed university/tertiary career support with annual information sessions by pathways coordinator
Structured after-hours homework support
Student-focused pastoral care and support
Mental health practitioner, psychologist and school nurse
Peer support program

Principal

Tim Blunt

Number of students

1000

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Preet Sachdeva

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$300 - $350

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Dance
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Industry and Enterprise
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
Geography
History
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Applied Computing
Media
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Australian and Global Politics
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Applied Language
Automotive
Building and Construction
Business
Creative and Digital Media
Community Services
Dance
Electrical Industry
Engineering
Equine Studies
Health
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Integrated Technology
Laboratory Skills
Music Industry
Small Business
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

School theatre production, music and drama performances
End-of-year dinner for international students and families
Excursions, camps and social events
Breakfast club and chess club
Formal for Year 12
Student leadership opportunities

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 4 kms of school

Languages taught

Vietnamese

I enjoyed the time I spent at Sunshine College. It is a wonderful community with students and staff from a variety of cultural backgrounds, and a very friendly and comforting multicultural environment. The teachers were always ready to offer their generous help. I appreciate all the contributions from school members, who were trying their best to create the possibilities for me to achieve my goals, especially the International Student Team at Sunshine College School.
- Dat Tran, currently studying Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering (honours) (professional) at Swinburne University of Technology

Public transport hub with easy access to Melbourne's city centre and surrounding suburbs
Dynamic local Asian communities
Close to local markets and a range of different shopping venues

Reasons to choose this school

Large modern campus with dynamic multicultural learning community

Curriculum and learning environment with strong numeracy and literacy emphasis

Proven success with high numbers of student graduates to university, including international students who consistently achieve high university entrance scores