Victoria

Ashwood Secondary College

Located in Melbourne’s leafy eastern suburbs, Ashwood College nurtures academic achievement and personal growth. The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum spanning the academic, technology and creative interests that support individual learning goals. Personal care and attention are Ashwood College hallmarks. The school expects to contain its size so students continue to gain this advantage. International students benefit from a range of programs designed to make living and studying in Australia a success.

Features of the local area
• Train, tram and bus public transport offer
easy access to multicultural Melbourne
• Natural local features include parks and
reserves, wetland and golf courses
• Close to Chadstone Shopping Centre, the
Southern Hemisphere’s largest mall

Languages taught
French
Chinese

Special programs
• Experienced Chinese/Korean program
assistants and multicultural aides
• Accelerated English, mathematics, science
and language studies available
• International student leadership program
• 1:1 learning program (iPads and NetBooks)
• Expansive visual and performing arts program
• Years 7-10 flexible curriculum tailored to
individual student abilities and interests

Intensive English Language classes
Provided at English Language Centre located
within 5 kilometres of school

Student support services and programs
• International student tutors, homework groups
and in-class multicultural teacher’s aide
• Careers resource centre, student common
room and dedicated Victorian Certificate of
Education study centre
• Complete wellbeing support program with
student welfare coordinator, adolescent
health nurse and part-time psychologist
• Peer support program

Extracurricular activities
• International student camp and tour
• International student sports participation
• International student social events –
Barbeques, dine-out and birthday parties
• Special interest clubs and interschool
competitions such as chess, computer club,
science, mathematics, debating, and sports
• Choir, musical ensembles, drama productions

Sports offered
Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Badminton,
Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Hockey, Netball,
Soccer, Softball, Squash, Surfing, Swimming,
Table Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball