Templestowe College

Templestowe College is recognised as one of the most innovative schools in the world. Our vision is to co-create high quality learning experiences within an inclusive and supportive community. The school fosters development of student leadership skills and encourages success in both personal and academic pursuits. The onsite English language centre program assists students with initial English skill development and supports their transition into mainstream classes.

School Values: Equality, Respect, Listening and encouragement, Collaboration

Special Programs

Experienced Chinese and Vietnamese assistants
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) studies available from Year 10
Two-year language centre/VCE option for highly able students
Very wide range of electives from permaculture, animal studies to jewellery making
Elite basketball program
Award winning robotics program

Student support services and programs

Experienced and caring homestay families
International student homework club and school Math study club
Experienced social worker, youth worker and psychologist
Well-equipped careers resource centre
Student learning mentors and pastoral care
A range of school activities and clubs during the week.

Principal

Darly Bennett

Number of students

1200

Cost of uniform (approx.)

N/A

International Student Coordinator

Belle Austriaco

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$410 - $450

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Theatre Studies
Accounting
Business Management
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Sociology
History
Legal Studies
Philosophy
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Media
Systems Engineering
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Outdoor and Environmental Studies
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Building and Construction
Information, Media and Technology

Extra-curricular activities

Extensive camps program
Instrumental music program
Annual school theatre production
Wide range of opportunities for international students to immerse in local Australian culture
Many clubs including chess, history, study, robotics, song, Pokemon and badminton club - clubs change every year as they are student driven.
Junior and senior formals

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre onsite

Languages taught

Chinese as a first language
Other languages available through Victorian School of Languages

Templestowe College gave me the opportunity to explore my interests. I participated in drumming lessons, was in bands and performed at school activities/shows. The teachers were consistently encouraging and inspiring my growth. Part of my memorable experience was the supportive, nurturing and caring environment provided by the international team, especially in my last 2 Years with completing VCE.
- Heejae Lim, currently studying Bachelor of Engineering, Monash University