Studying in Victoria
Victorian government schools are a destination of choice for international students. Our schools provide international students with a high-quality education, excellent English language tuition, caring welfare support services, secure homestay, and pathways to higher education. To learn more about studying and living in Victoria as an international student, see: www.study.vic.gov.au
About our school
Mordialloc College is at the gateway to Victoria’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula. A co-educational school, the college serves south-eastern suburbs and is only a train ride from Melbourne CBD. A tradition of academic excellence showcases high teaching standards and celebration of student success. The school also enjoys a reputation for nurturing personal development and motivating students to achieve. Staff take great pride in fostering the development of future global citizens.
To learn more about the types of subjects and supports available for international students, see: Mordialloc College.
How to apply
Most international students must apply to the Department of Education in order to study in a Victorian government school. To learn about the application types and to apply, see: How to apply
Contact our school
For more information about international students, please contact the below staff member.
International Student Coordinator (ISC): Qun Joan Mao
Phone: + (61) 3 9580 1184
Email: qun.mao@education.vic.gov.au
School email: mordialloc.co@education.vic.gov.au
Mordialloc College is accredited under the Department of Education’s CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education, 00861K). For more information, see: www.study.vic.gov.au
An Outstanding Program
At Mordialloc College, international students can feel assured they will participate in quality educational programs. A notable feature of our College is the smart College uniform that all students wear, including our international students. The uniform features our logo, proudly displaying our college motto, “Veho Spes Juventutis” – “I carry the Hopes of Youth”.
A well-established and successful program
We have welcomed many international students to our College over many years, from a diverse range of Asian and European countries.
International students have been enrolled in all year levels at our College. We currently have students who live with parents or relatives approved by the Department of Home Affairs. If required, the College finds homestay opportunities with local families for our senior students, enabling them to experience the “Aussie lifestyle” in safe and welcoming homes. Their English skills and learning about Australian culture benefit greatly from being placed in our caring homestays.
Students wishing to study at our College can complete their 20-week intensive English language classes in our on-site language centre. When students begin their mainstream subjects, we continue on-going English as an Additional Language (EAL) support, which continues for the duration of their stay at our College. Our EAL Staff are qualified in the teaching of EAL and are very experienced at all levels of language proficiency.
Once enrolled, our students attend a one-day Orientation Program. This may include purchase of textbooks and uniform with the International Student Coordinator, as well as a walking tour of the local area and the transport links close to the school. After this program, students participate in class from their first school day. They begin to learn about Australian school culture and to make friends with local students, as well as using their new English skills straight away! They accompany their new classmates on camps and excursions, and can participate in the sports, music and performing arts programs of the College.
Junior and middle school students undertake a combination of core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Science, and elective subjects such as Art, Food Technology and Drama. As students progress through their schooling, a greater number of elective subjects are available.
Years 11 and 12 student will be enrolled in the Victorian Certificate of Education – the VCE. They will undertake a number of VCE units each year to obtain their VCE qualification at the end of Year 12, which provides pathways to study at universities in Victoria, Australia and the world. Our international students in past years have achieved very pleasing results in Year 12, gaining places to study in a range of Australian universities such as The University of Melbourne, Monash University (Melbourne), and Macquarie University in Sydney. They have enrolled in a variety of courses, for example, Actuarial Studies, Engineering, Commerce, Accounting and Marketing.
- International Student Support
International Student Coordinator
Brigitte Podesser
EAL (English Additional Language) Coordinator
brigitte.podesser@education.vic.gov.au
Qun Joan Mao
International Student Coordinator
qun.mao@education.vic.gov.au
Zhenzhen (Charmaine) JI
Charmaine.Ji@education.vic.gov.au
Amanda Keen
Assistant Principal
amanda.keen@education.vic.gov.au