Wodonga Senior Secondary College

Wodonga Senior Secondary College caters for Years 10-12 students pursuing academic excellence in the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). Wodonga offers a unique Australian experience in a picturesque, environmentally clean setting not far from snow fields and the nation’s capital. Wodonga is a major city with entertainment and shopping precincts and all other big-city amenities. The school and local community are committed to providing international students with a high-quality education. The local area offers two Technical and Further Education (TAFE) colleges and two universities that provide extensive pathways for students.

School Values: Aspiration, Respect, Engagement

Special Programs

Genuine pathways and partnerships with TAFEs and universities
Comprehensive careers guidance and work experience opportunities
Academic advancement programs in maths, science and technology

Student support services and programs

Six specialist English as an Additional Language (EAL) teachers
Student welfare program, including social workers, nurses, and psychologists
International student coordinator, support teacher, and multicultural aide

Principal

David Whitehead

Number of students

1348

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Heni Williams

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$310

VCE Subjects

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

VET Subjects

Automotive
Building and Construction
Creative and Digital Media
Engineering
Health
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Music Industry
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

International students’ camp and tour programs, including ski trips
Multicultural activities within the college and wider community
Extensive sport programs within the college and wider community
Visits to local and Melbourne-based universities
Extensive drama and music programs and facilities
International study tours to China, Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia and Cambodia and visiting sister schools from China, Japan, Vietnam and Indonesia

Sports offered

Australian football, basketball, equestrian, football (soccer), hockey, netball, rugby, skiing / snowboarding, swimming, table tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre onsite

Languages taught

Chinese
Japanese
Vietnamese

It was a fascinating chapter of my life studying at Wodonga Senior Secondary College. I am thankful for all the support and hospitality the staff and teachers gave me. My host parents are the best, and I was so lucky to be a part of the family. I still keep in touch with them, and they encourage me every day. Thanks to all of them, I’m now able to get into the top university in Australia to pursue my Medicine pathway.
- Kim Chi Tran, International student