Forest Hill College

Forest Hill College in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs has a long-established International Student Program offering a learning experience of high expectations with high levels of support. The College offers a broad range of subjects taught by a team of expert teachers who support students to achieve high academic outcomes. The on-site English Language Centre helps students fully prepare to meet the English requirements needed to succeed in their education.

School Values: Connect, Explore, Aspire

Special Programs

Individualised courses designed to support students with entry to their university course of choice
Performing arts academy
Instrumental music program
Science, technology, engineering, arts and maths (STEAM) including robotics and future technologies
Unique student leadership opportunities
Elite sports academies

Student support services and programs

Regular principal breakfasts with international students
Experienced International Student Program staff
Aspire centre - senior student study centre
Homework club
Program for newly arrived students to meet local students

Principal

David Rogers

Number of students

650

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$350

International Student Coordinator

Chrissie Chen

Number of International students

100

Cost of homestay per week

$350

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Theatre Studies
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
Geography
History
Legal Studies
English
English as an Additional Language
Applied Computing
Media
Systems Engineering
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
Automotive
Building and Construction
Dance
Electrical Industry
Engineering
Equine Studies
Health
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Integrated Technology
Laboratory Skills
Music Industry
Small Industry
Small Business
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

Excursions to support students
Lunch clubs including music, robotics and sports
Leo Club - community service in cooperation with the Lions Club
Camps, including study camps, hiking, and tours within Australia
School musical

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, baseball, basketball, football (soccer), netball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English Language Centre on-site

Languages taught

Chinese
Japanese
Italian
Auslan (sign language)

I urge everyone, in any year to take risks, take opportunities and learn, because that’s what Forest Hill College has allowed me and everyone else to do. It has allowed me to try new things, make mistakes and then learn how to fix them. The teachers here are what make Forest Hill College a place where you want to come in and try your best.
- Navindu De Silva, Sri Lanka, previous school dux, currently studying Bachelor of Engineering, Swinburne University

Close to Box Hill and Glen Waverley, both known for their vibrant culture and international food and shops
Easy access to train, tram and bus routes to Melbourne CBD
Healthy, safe and clean environment with many parks and gardens