North Geelong Secondary College is a multicultural, co-educational Years 7-12 campus located in the City of Greater Geelong. A highly disciplined and collaborative work ethic among staff, students and the wider community supports each student’s quest for academic success and solid career pathways. The College offers international students many different pathways and subjects to reach their academic and future goals. A structured orientation program, including additional after-school tutorials in English assists international students to adapt to their new educational environment and life in Australia.

School Values: Respect, Achievement, Excellence, Diversity

Special Programs

  • A structured orientation program including additional after-school classes in English to assist international students adapt
  • English as an Additional Language (EAL)
  • Broad multicultural experiences among staff and students
  • Highly disciplined and collaborative work ethic among staff, students and the wider community

Student support services and programs

  • Personal assistance and support from International Student Program staff
  • Personal welfare counsellors
  • Course, career and university counselling (with 3 qualified careers practitioners)
  • Broad multicultural experience amongst staff and students
  • An expansive music program
  • Doctors in schools program

Principal

Paul Dawson

Number of students

980

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$500

International Student Coordinator

Tonia Tigani

Number of International students

15

Cost of homestay per week

$300

Extra-curricular activities

  • Extensive College-wide Chromebook information technology program
  • Extra-curricular human powered vehicle program available to all year levels
  • Highly regarded student leadership programs
  • Inter-school sports leading into metro qualifications
  • Highly successful debating team competing against other public and private schools in the community
  • Annual whole school athletics day

Sports offered

Badminton, Football, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English Language Centre on-site

Languages taught

  • German
  • Japanese

The impregnable sense of belonging is something I did not expect. The outstanding learning experience is something I did not foresee. The never-ending encouragement is something I did not anticipate. This unique, pleasant, unforgettable opportunity provided by the International Student Program is what I greatly appreciate.

- Haisong Qi, International student
  • Located approximately 5 kms from Geelong CBD and 50-minute drive to Melbourne CBD
  • Easily accessible to local public buses and trains
  • Outstanding range of academic opportunities

Reasons to choose this school

Academic progress and welfare of our international students is closely monitored

International students find it easy to create friendships and fit into our multicultural College community

Partnerships with prestigious universities in Victoria

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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