Westall Secondary College

At Westall Secondary College, students gain a genuine international learning experience. First-rate education opportunities are provided across a broad curriculum and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) academic program. Students study across a breadth of subjects including biology, physics, chemistry, psychology, accounting, business management and maths streams. Experienced staff help international students gain English competence at the English language centre. The school enjoys firm links to Monash University and easy public transport access.

School Values:

Care for yourself and your learning – Personal worth and strive for excellence
Care for others – Respect and courteous relationships
Care for your school – Respect your environment

Special Programs

iCreate program weekly (students select an area of interest or passion)
AIM HIGH program for high achievers at all year levels
Homework support program twice a week
Extra English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for international students
In-class EAL/literacy/numeracy support

Student support services and programs

Multicultural staff speaking up to 7 languages (English, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Khmer, Thai, Lao, Korean)
Homestay program with Pastoral care and counselling, with a full-time wellbeing counsellor and a part–time nurse
Student buddy program for newly arrived students
Onsite VSL support
Years 11 and 12 study skills program
International student centre with kitchen and studying space exclusively for international students

Principal

Tristan Lanarus

Number of students

620

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Deborah Morgan

Number of International students

110

Cost of homestay per week

$315 - $340

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Accounting
Business Management
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
History
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
English Language
Systems Engineering
Visual Communication Design
Languages (other than English)
Health and Human Development
Physical Education

VET Subjects

Hospitality
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

International student excursions and lunchtime activities
Monthly birthday celebrations
School subsidised participation in academic excursions and camps
Numerous sporting clubs
Year 12 formal
Cultural and festival celebrations

Sports offered

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

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at Westall English Language School onsite

Languages taught

Chinese

I found the teachers at Westall Secondary College extremely caring and supportive, and I am especially grateful for the warmth I received from my International Student Coordinator. I made many new friends and feel lucky to have a homestay who took great care of me and helped me forge many unforgettable memories. With the wonderful support from the staff, I ventured out of my shell and took up a leadership role. I am very pleased to have successfully completed my Year 12. Receiving the prestigious, nationwide, Caltex Best All Rounder Award at our Graduation Night, was the icing on the cake.
- Marakat Deng, Cambodia, previous International College Captain

Well-serviced by train lines and bus routes, 400 metres (5 minute walk) from Westall train station
A short train or bus journey to a variety of Melbourne’s university campuses
Access to the Westall Hub, which is in close proximity to the school. Students can use the library and computer facilities after school hours