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International Students at Koonung Secondary College |
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Koonung Secondary College has participated in the International Student Program for a number of years. Our students come from a variety of countries including China, Korea, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, Columbia, Malaysia, Brazil, Vietnam, Cambodia and Germany. We expect to have 30 students at Koonung in 2008. We offer ESL for students from Years 9 through to 12.
The school is situated in the suburb of Mont Albert North which is about 14 km form Melbourne’s CBD. The school is located near two large shopping areas, Box Hill Central and Doncaster Shoppingtown. The school is well served by public transport. Several buses pass the school that go to the city, Doncaster and Box Hill. The train station and the tram lines are all within walking distance. Box Hill Hospital is also a short distance from the school.
Koonung Secondary College has a strong sense of community. Set in a green, spacious and inviting environment, we are a traditional school with a highly experienced teaching staff. We have strong values, set high standards and have high expectations for our students. Uniform is compulsory and absenteeism is very low. Students are strongly encouraged apply for leadership opportunities.
Facilities: A 180-seat theatre, library, five plexi-paved tennis courts, two gymnasiums, ovals, eight netball courts, a synthetic hockey pitch, an extensive computer network, a library resource centre, a large open-plan flexible learning centre, and a senior study centre.
Special Programs and extracurricular activities: Music tuition is available and several bands and ensembles perform on a regular basis. School musical productions, dramatic and cultural arts festivals are held regularly. Inter-school sport competition occur weekly. Recreational and study camps are organised so students may experience at least three camps during their school life.
Enrolment: All applications should go through International Student Unit Program (ISPU) of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. For further information and application forms about the international student program in Victorian Government schools, please go to www.study.vic.gov.au. For further information about Koonung Secondary College call 61 3 9890 9662.
Support Services for International Students: Koonung has separate ESL classes for Years 9-12. At Years 7 and 8 students are tested and offered a reading program if necessary. International students and ESL students have access to their own room. The room is open at lunchtimes for extra tuition and for students to eat lunch. We have teaching aides who speak Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese, who attend classes with students. Homework sessions are in the library 3 afternoons a week and it is also open at 8.00am every morning.
International students have a Manager and access to a full time student counsellor and nurse.
International Student Inquiries:
Koonung Secondary College takes no direct applications from International Students.
All inquiries go through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Please contact the International Student Program Unit (ISPU):
Reception: 61 3 9651 3700
ISPU FAX: 61 3 9651 3981
Office Address:
International Division
41 St Andrews Place
East Melbourne, Vic
Australia 3002
Postal Address:
International Student Program Unit
GPO Box 4367
Melbourne, Vic 3001
Australia
Business Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.30 pm
Email: International@edumail.vic.gov.au
Website: www.study.vic.gov.au
Contact details for Koonung Secondary College:
Koonung Secondary College
615 Elgar Rd
Mont Albert North
Vic, 3129
Australia
Telephone: 03 9890 9662
Facsimile: 03 9899 0228
Principal: Mr Peter Wright
International Student Manager: Mrs Anna Buzzi
Mobile: 0408 140 911
Email: abuzzi@koonung.vic.edu.au
CRICOS Provider Name: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K
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