International Students

City of Melbourne:

Melbourne is the second biggest city in Australia but it is the first in the hearts of many Australians and immigrants who believe that the combination of its privileged location around Port Phillip Bay and the diverse range of events available in the areas of recreation, sports, arts and culture make it a wonderful place to be!

Known as the cultural capital of Australia, Melbourne is a safe and vibrant city that truly offers something for everyone.

Melbourne is regarded as the birthplace of Australian Modernism and International and Australian exhibitions can be seen at the Heide Museum of Modern Art as well as at the National Gallery and the Australian Centre for the Moving Image.

Every year Melbourne is host to the Australian Tennis Open and the Australian Formula One Grand Prix as well as other national and international sporting events.

Our School:

Kew High School is situated in the suburb of East Kew, which is only about 10 kms from the centre of Melbourne. We are close to a range of facilities such as: supermarkets, cafes, pharmacies, medical centres, recreational centres and parks.

Kew High School is also well served by public transport - trams 48 and 24 and several buses all pass in front of the school gate. The school has impressive facilities, which include a senior school centre, a gymnasium, a theatre, library, art gallery, ecology centre and a music and performing arts centre.

At Kew High School differences are welcomed and seen as enriching to our students’ lives. We provide a very multicultural environment to our students; we currently host students from 43 nationalities including international students who come from as far as Brazil and as close as China, Japan, South Korea and Vietnam.

School facilities:

School Quadrangle Gymnasium Canteen

VCE Centre (outside) Library

Throughout the years, Kew High School has implemented a successful International Student Program and that success has been evident in our increased numbers of international students as well as in their high academic achievements.

Our international students are highly motivated and show a consistent development over the two year VCE program. In 2006, 100% of international students enrolled at Kew High School successfully completed their VCE, and half of them received an ENTER above 80. We applaud the efforts of these students and are proud to have the opportunity to be part of their lives and watch them grow and pursue their dreams.

The Program is lead by our competent and caring International Student Coordinator who works under the supervision of our Assistant Principal and Principal and is supported by teachers, coordinators, the Wellbeing team and our administrative staff.

Student Support:

Due to our International Students’ special needs Kew High School has implemented a number of programs and initiatives to support our students throughout their journeys and that support is mostly translated in the following ways:

An Informative Orientation Program:
The program has been designed to assist international students with information provided during their pre-departure phase to help students prepare for their transition and also, key information to help students settle in the new environment. It is lead by the International Student Coordinator who assists students both in English and Mandarin.
The Connect Program:
This Program links small groups of Year 12 students with a teacher who assists students with academic advice, support and academic progress follow up in order to help students achieve their best.
The Wellbeing Team:
This team comprises the International Student Coordinator, School Chaplain, Welfare Coordinator, Psychologist and teacher aides who provide counselling as well as support to students.
Academic and Language Support
At Kew High School additional language support is directly provided through English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, an Overseas Tutoring Program designed to assist VCE international students develop the academic language needed for different subjects, examination preparation, a Maths homework workshop before school hours and after school Chinese Units 3&4 studies.
Careers Coordination:
Our Careers Officer designs a career plan for our students which includes advice about the most suitable tertiary courses according to the students’ skills and preferences and consequently, the most suitable subjects for those courses.

The International Student Council:

Coordinated by the International Student Captain and supported by a team of international students; our International Student Council works as advocates helping international students voice their concerns and opinions as well as organising events and activities. The Council is particularly active during International Student Week.

Homestay Families

All homestay families that provide accommodation to Kew High School international students have been thoroughly screened and briefed to meet the school’s high standards of accommodation provision. The families live near the school and provide an environment where students feel safe and welcomed. They are also responsible for providing practical and emotional advice to the students.

Homestay Information:

Information for Homestay Providers and Third Parties 2009

Homestay Provider Document 2009

Co-curricula Activities

Kew High School offers a wide range of co-curricula activities that aim to make our students’ learning process a rich and diverse experience. Our students are always encouraged to participate in activities organised by our teachers and coordinators that can help them enhance their learning and engage them in team work.

Applications:

All applications should be sent to the International Division of the Department of Education which is the government department responsible for regulating the International Student Program at secondary schools in Victoria and assessing all applications.

Most international students are required to study English as a Second Language for 20 weeks at an English Language Centre prior to their commencement at our school however, this can change if the student studied for 2 years at a school that delivers its classes in English or if the student possesses an IELTS test (general purpose) score of 5.0. Exemptions from English Language Centre studies can only be authorised by the Department of Education.

Contacts:

For further information about Kew High School’s International Student Program, please contact the International Student Coordinator by email or by phone on +61 3 9859 8652.

Ms Junling Yang (Junling.Yang@kew.vic.edu.au)

School Administration (Kew@kew.vic.edu.au)

For general information about the International Student Program at Victorian government schools, please go to https://www.study.vic.gov.au/
Application forms can be found on: https://www.study.vic.gov.au/PDF/Standardappform.pdf

CRICOS Provider Number: 00861k
CRICOS Provider Name: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development