Brunswick Secondary College

Brunswick Secondary College has a reputation for successfully supporting students in their endeavour for academic excellence. There are over 50 nationalities represented at the school. International students are very welcome and supported by an International Student Coordinator along with highly skilled staff trained in English as an Additional Language (EAL). The school delivers a wide range of academic and specialist programs, preparing students to enter tertiary education, confident and ready for academic success.

School Values: Achievement, Excellence, Persistence, Responsibility, Respect and Teamwork

Special Programs

Instrumental music program
Career and pathways program providing guidance on subject selection and university education options
Performing arts program
Leadership programs and opportunities for students of all year levels e.g., Student Representative Council

Student support services and programs

Student Wellbeing Program, including Social Workers and Mental Health Practitioner
Extra academic support for international students including after-hours maths and EAL support groups
Incursions and excursions to tertiary education exhibitions and information sessions specifically tailored to the needs of international students
Regular mentoring and welfare sessions for all International students, incorporating special events, excursions, social events and celebrations
Access to participate in major school events including stage production, concerts and celebrations
Home group program providing hands-on guidance and support for students

Principal

Shane Gemmola

Number of students

1055

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Chelsea Zhou

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$500

VCE Subjects

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

VET Subjects

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

Extra-curricular activities

International student catch up events, birthday celebrations
Cultural celebrations (Mid-Autumn Festival, Lunar New Year, Dragon Boat Festival)
Cultural Diversity Club (sharing cultures and learning about different traditions)
Study tours to China and Italy
Vibrant performing arts program
A wide selection of academic and specialist programs e.g., EAL club, music ensembles

Sports offered

Australian football, basketball, cricket, football (soccer), hockey, swimming, table tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre located within 7 kms of school (Collingwood, Victoria)

Languages taught

Chinese (Mandarin) as a second language
Italian

I have been at Brunswick Secondary College for a year and a half. When I first came to our school as an international student, I felt uneasy because of my poor English. It was difficult for me to be active in class discussions. However, teachers and classmates were very patient and supportive, which helped me adapt to my new environment.
- Keanu Fu

Situated in the inner northern suburbs of Melbourne with direct links to Melbourne Airport, city centre, sporting hubs and arts precincts
A vibrant multicultural community and an arts/cultural hub of Melbourne
Close to University of Melbourne and other teriary and learning institutions e.g., State Library of Victoria, RMIT University