Wantirna College

Wantirna College offers a strong academic program with a commitment to excellence. International students are assured of a personalised approach to their learning needs from their time of arrival to their last day. Students are encouraged to explore new interests while continuing to develop their academic strengths by participating in a wide range of extra-curricular activities such as, performing arts, student leadership and sport. We provide ongoing wellbeing support to ensure international students are supported to thrive.

School Values: Respect, Citizenship, Challenge

Special Programs

Additional English support subject for Year 10 students that focuses on Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) preparation
Qualified and experienced teachers of English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Workshops specifically focusing on skill development for international students
Weekly bilingual study support for international students
No-cost VCE tutoring from high-performing past students
Student leadership program

Student support services and programs

Bilingual international student program staff
Careers resource centre with individual careers counselling
Health centre with full-time nurse
Student wellbeing centre, with psychologists, mental health practitioners and social workers
Specialist classroom support

Principal

Carrie Wallis

Number of students

1500

Cost of uniform (approx.)

$600

International Student Coordinator

Di Wang

Number of International students

Cost of homestay per week

$330

VCE Subjects

Art Making and Creating
Dance
Drama
Music (Performance and Investigation)
Music (Style and Composition)
Theatre Studies
Accounting
Business Management
Economics
Product Design and Technology
Foundation Maths
General Maths
Mathematical Methods
Specialst Maths
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Physics
Psychology
Food Studies
Geography
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

Building and Construction
Business
Creative and Digital Media
Community Services
Engineering
Hospitality
Information, Media and Technology
Music Industry
Sport and Recreation

Extra-curricular activities

Activities and excursions catering for international student interests, including a wide range of camps and excursions
Individual instrumental music classes and an annual school musical production
Sporting team competitions up to state level
Year 8 challenge week
Year 9 city experience and outdoor education camps
Year 10 Work Experience and Year 11 Central Australia trip

Sports offered

Australian football, badminton, baseball, basketball, cricket, cross country, diving, football (soccer), golf, hockey, netball, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intensive English Language Classes

Provided at English language centre within 10kms of school

Languages taught

Chinese as a first language
Chinese as a second language

My experience at Wantirna College provided me with many opportunities in my learning so that I could achieve my goals. I found that the bilingual aides really helped my language development especially when I first arrived in Year 10. My teachers were experts in their area and were approachable and supportive with my learning.
- Xing Jiang, currently studying Bachelor of Engineering, Monash University