Carey Baptist Grammar School

CRICOS Provider Number : 05308F

Address : 349 Barkers Road Kew, Victoria 3101

Website : http://www.carey.com.au

School Type : Co-educational Independent school

Philosophy – Special Features Brief history

Carey Baptist Grammar School is modelled as an international school and welcomes students from around the globe. Currently, the school has students from over 15 countries attending. Although the school pronounced itself as a Christian school, the school is open to all students with different backgrounds, religion and ethnicities. The school aims to develop each student’s self-confidence and be the best they can be. The school is a member of the European Council of International Schools and the International Baccalaureate Organisation. The school has a noteworthy exchange programme with schools around the world. Carey represents equal opportunity for all students, both girls and boys. The school is dedicated to empowering young minds to become confident and self-reliant individuals. Students will be engaged with one another by working together to produce excellent results via academic, cultural and sporting activities.

Location

Carey has four campuses: Kew Campus (located close to Melbourne’s CBD), Donvale Campus (located in the outer eastern suburbs), Sports Complex (located between Kew and Donvale campuses) and Camp Toonallook, the school’s outdoor educational facility.

Student Services

Carey is committed to taking good care of all students at the school, ensuring each student is comfortable at the school. New students will be introduced to classmates and teachers and will receive unconditional support from both parties. Each student will be a member of small groups. The function of the groups is to make the student feel comfortable or assist them when students require help. Each group will consist of specialized staffs; a certified psychiatrist and a mentor to closely monitor and guide the students in terms of academia or career options.

English Language Support

Students with no English foundation are required to attend intensive English classes first before enrolling into Carey. Students must take the AEAS examination at CETA to assess the student’s English skills and to effectively determine which Year the student should be enrolled into.

Billanook College

CRICOS PROVIDER Number : 00131M

Address : 197-199 Cardigan rd, Mooroolbark, Melbourne, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3138

Website : www.billanook.vic.edu.au

School Type – Co-educational Independent school

Philosophy

Billanook College is a coeducational, day school. Founded in 1978, the school is a member of the Round Square, an educational organization that maintains and facilities schools to promote a holistic approach to teaching and learning. The school’s principal is based on developing each student’s academic excellence, abilities, and maturing into responsible adults. International students at the college will be warmly welcomed and cared for by highly qualified staff. In regards to the school’s curriculum, there are a variety of subjects to choose from: Sports, music, Performing Arts and Education plus a variety of other academic activities. These courses and activities develop Leadership skills and tightly-knit teamwork mentality, allowing both local and international student to cooperate and succeed with one another. Students from Billanook College express determination to improve their academic skills and succeed in the future. Therefore, students from around the world aid one another in creating a positive and moving environment at the college through the exchange of ideas and teamwork. The college promotes cultural diversity and therefore, encourages students to each one another about their cultural backgrounds and thinking.

Location

The college is located on the eastside of Melbourne, surrounded by nature, promoting a safe and secure atmosphere for students. The school is perfectly equipped with the latest teaching facilities and materials to ensure each student is well-educated. All subjects include additional tutoring class and intensive ESL courses also.

Curriculum & Qualifications

Students in Year 7 – 10 will be able to take the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) which provides a wide range of subjects to choose from. Students in Year 11 – 12 can choose to study vocational subjects (VET) in addition to undertaking the regular curriculum. Once students successfully complete their high school studies, they will receive the VCE certificate, which is widely accepted across Australia and leading universities around the world.

Academic Achievement

Billanook College takes pride in their students who exceed all academic expectations. 40% of students who graduated from the college achieve top scores (within the ranks of Top 20) every year in Victoria.

Intensive English / ESL Support

Students who do not speak English as a first language will be enrolled in the school’s ESL programme and will be closely supervised by teachers and staff. Additionally, the school will assign specialized staff to help students in their classes to help them with their study material and clarify points they do not understand.

Support Services for International Students

Billanook College is dedicated to assisting all international students to ensure every student is cared for, supervised and guided accordingly. The school also provides homestay services for students who wish to stay with a homestay family.

Caulfield Grammar School

CRICOS Provider Number: 00136F

Address : 217 Glen Eira Road, East St Kilda, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3183

Website : www.caulfieldgs.vic.edu.au

School Type : Co-educational, Day and Boarding

Philosophy 

Caulfield Grammar School was founded in 1881 and offers classes from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The school is a coeducational school and is committed to providing a handful of subjects for students, using the school’s facilities. Caulfield Grammar School is well-recognized by both national and international universities in terms of using modern technologies to teach. Each week, the school’s teachers will undergo a training programme to enhance and improve their teaching methodologies and techniques.

Location 

Caulfield Campus (Year 7 – Year 12) is situated 9 kilometres away from Melbourne and takes approximately 20 minutes to get to the school. The other campus, Wheelers Hill Campus (open to students from Pre-Preparatory to Year 12) is 27 kilometres away from Melbourne and takes 30 minutes by car.

Curriculum Qualification  

The school cooperates with universities and other educational facilities in Melbourne by providing university-leveled subjects along with the student’s high school subjects. Students from the Caulfied Grammar School are required to take the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), a highly distinguished certification recognized nationally and internationally.

English Language support  

The school provides English courses for students who wish to learn and improve their English skills. The courses are taught by skilled teachers with many years of teaching experience.

Pathways to University

Students from the school will receive the highly-acclaimed VCE certificate which allows them to enter prestigious universities in Melbourne and around the world. The main highlight of the school is the ability to take first year university courses at the school. This allows the student to effectively prepare the students for university coursework and its strict curriculums.

Academic Achievement

Students from the school who graduated with a VCE certificate in 2012 achieved high test scores, outstanding academic results and were accepted into universities Australia and the world.

  • 3% of students from the school achieved the Top 1% scores of the state.
  • 13% of students from the school achieved the Top 3% scores of the state.
  • 22% of students from the school achieved the Top 5% scores of the state.
  • 38% of students from the school achieved the Top 10% scores of the state.
  • 76% of students from the school achieved the Top 30% scores of the state.
  • 92% of students from the school achieved the Top 50% scores of the state.

Accommodation

International students will have the option to stay on campus or with homestay families. This option applies to both Caulfield campuses.

Support Service for International student

The Caulfield Grammar School is a warm and welcoming school, welcoming students from all around the world from different walks of life. The school promotes a familiar environment where staffs are committed to helping each and every student to bringing out the best in them. The school provides various events and activities for students to participate in and to hone their leadership and teamwork skills as well.

Eltham College

CRICOS Provider Number :  00138D

Address : PO Box 40, Eltham Post Office, Eltham, VIC, AUSTRALIA 3754

Website : www.Elthamcollege.vic.edu.au

School Type : Co-educational

Philosophy 

Eltham College is a private, coeducational school accepting students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The school is recognized for its outstanding curriculum and subjects throughout Australia. Students that graduate from the school receive rich information and practical knowledge to be used to enter university and their future careers.

Location

Eltham College has two campuses; the main campus is located in the Research district (Main Rd) which is 45 minutes away from the centre of Melbourne. The other campus is located on King Street, which is only open to students from Year 9 onwards.

Curriculum Qualification

The school is committed to teaching courses that reflect the needs of the student within a positive and encouraging environment. Eltham College guarantees students will find success in university with the aid of the school’s guidance and outstanding curriculums. Thus, allowing students to create and organize their own learning styles in accordance with taking VCE courses.

Pathways to Schools

English Pathways is a unique class offered by ELTHAM College which allows students to consolidate English language on the school campus. This extra English language support will assist students to settle into classes more quickly

Academic Achievement / Other Notable Achievements

In 2011 – 2012, more than 99% of graduates successfully enrolled in to leading Australian universities.

Accommodation

Eltham College arranges homestay accommodations for international students, ensuring the students can live comfortably off-campus and go to school with relative ease.

Support Service for International students

International students will receive unconditional support from the school staff by supplying students with counselling services and keeping in touch with parents or guardians as well.