Camberwell High School - Study Victoria

Camberwell High School was established in 1941 and is one of Melbourne’s oldest and most highly regarded schools. Having operated a successful International Student Program since 1996, the staff are familiar with their unique needs. All teachers strive to meet individual student needs, across the broad subject range and challenging curriculum. An on-site English Language Centre offers skilled instructors who help international students meet English education requirements.

Special Programs

Select entry launch science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) program supported by industry and tertiary partners
Pathways in technology (P-Tech)
Learning enrichment and extension program (LEEP)

Student support services and programs

Careers guidance by careers counsellor
Two international student coordinators and a homestay coordinator
After-school club with specialist teacher tutoring support
Wellbeing and personal development information sessions
Welfare support provided by student wellbeing coordinator and mental health practitioner
Peer support and buddying programs

Principal

Jill Laughlin

Number of students

1000

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$500

International Student Coordinator

Tara Fang, Phoebe Low

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$360

VCE Subjects

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

VET Subjects

Automotive
Building and Construction
Electrical Industry
Engineering
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology

Extra-curricular activities

Year level camps at Years 7, 9 and 12 and overseas study tours in music, art, history and STEM
Strong music program along with 11 instrumental music groups
House choral festivals and biannual musical productions
A diverse range of sporting activities and competitions
Student organised annual multicultural festival

Sports offered

Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Golf, Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table tennis, Tennis, Volleyball

Intensive English Langauge Classes

Provided at English Language Centre on-site (July - December)

Languages taught

Chinese as a first and second language
French

I can still remember the support I got from the international office when I first came here and knew nothing about the school. The students and teachers are all so patient and friendly. They are the reason why I’m able to fit into the school and make some extremely good friends.
- Samantha Wang, International student

Convenient public transport routes with access to Melbourne CBD and other large suburban centres
Safe, secure and appealing location surrounded by parks, bike paths and indoor and outdoor sporting and cultural facilities
Close to Camberwell CBD with easy access to Swinburne, Deakin, Monash and Melbourne universities

Reasons to choose this school

The expert teaching staff, learning facilities and resources directly meet the needs of contemporary learners to take risks, learn from mistakes, build resilience and achieve success

Students develop their capacity to be self-managed learners who can think critically, solve problems, be resourceful and participate effectively in the wider community