Bayside P-12 College is a well established multi-campus school with modern educational facilities. Located only 8 kms from Melbourne’s city centre with ample transport connections, this multicultural co-educational school has operated a successful International Student Program for many years. Highly motivated and experienced teachers and support staff provide a strong academic and wellbeing curriculum with a school culture that strives to meet the individual needs of all students. Opportunities for students to achieve successful outcomes to progress into the tertiary sector are strongly encouraged. Students can also participate in a range of extra-curricular programs.

School Values: Be a learner, Be respectful, Be responsible

Special Programs

  • Academic acceleration program
  • Student Representative Council
  • Innovative tennis program (incorporating both curriculum and tennis component)
  • Advanced photography

Student support services and programs

  • Careers resource centre with two career pathways counsellors
  • Teacher support through wellbeing group and year level coordinators
  • Experienced international student coordinator
  • Wellbeing program
  • Mental Health Practitioner and Wellbeing Coordinator
  • Onsite doctor and nurse

Principal

Milan Matejin

Number of students

1200

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Shelby Johnson

Number of International students

30

Cost of homestay per week

$380

Extra-curricular activities

  • College theatre productions and performances
  • Annual visits with our Japanese sister school
  • Public speaking and debating clubs
  • Tuesday wellbeing lunchtime club
  • International student excursions run each term (e.g. surfing, cultural experiences, landmark visits)

Sports offered

Athletics, Australian rules football, badminton, baseball, basketball, cricket, cross country running, futsal, hiking, hockey, kayak, lawn bowls, outdoor education, surfing, swimming, skiing, orienteering etc), physical education, rock climbing, soccer, softball, surfing, table tennis, tennis academy, ultimate frisbee, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 10 kms of school

Languages taught

  • Japanese

At Bayside P-12 College, the international program feels like family. The caring nature of the international student coordinators, supportive teachers and kind friends has made my school life in Australia meaningful and unforgettable. I would highly recommend Bayside P-12 College to any overseas students looking for a positive and welcoming learning environment

- Anna, from Vietnam
  • Train and bus public transport offer quick, easy access to multicultural Melbourne
  • Inviting grounds close to native flora and fauna, Williamstown and Altona beaches
  • New state-of-the-art buildings close to local and city centre shopping

Reasons to choose this school

Located close to the beach and city centre with modern learning facilities emphasising science, technology, and the arts

Strong sister school relationship with a secondary school in Japan that spans over 40 years

Helpful and friendly staff and host families providing all students with a safe, fun and supportive program

CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education, 00861K
CRICOS course names and codes: Primary (Prep to Year 6), 019047G; Secondary (7-12), 019048F;
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary Course (7-12), 028651A

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