Victoria
Balwyn High School
Established in 1954, today Balwyn High School is a renowned multicultural co-
educational school. Located in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs, the school supports a
large population of local Year 7-12 students. International students are selected on
merit. Skilled and experienced staff deliver a diverse and challenging curriculum
that supports consistently high Victorian Certificate of Education results. The school
community encourages international students to engage with a range of activities
including sport, music, student leadership and public speaking.
Features of the local area
• Regular tram and bus public transport services
• Surrounded by leafy parklands
• Easy access to popular shopping centres
Languages taught
French
Classical Greek
Modern Greek
Chinese as a first and second language
Chinese as a second language advanced
Special programs
• Accelerated learning Program for high
performing students
• Exemplary music program
• Learning enrichment activities
• Chinese club where international students
tutor Australian students in Chinese
• Student leadership programs
• Year 9 Xplore learning program
Intensive English Language classes
Provided at on-site English Language Centre
Student support services and programs
• Full-time International Program Coordinator
• Large, air-conditioned international student
centre with recreational and cooking facilities
• Cross-age tutoring program
• Full-time social welfare worker
Extracurricular activities
• Co-curricular programs such as debating,
chess club, drama, sports
• International buddy system
• Mid-autumn festival celebration
Sports offered
Aerobics, Athletics, Australian Rules Football,
Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross
Country, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Golf,
Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rowing, Soccer,
Softball, Squash, Surfing, Swimming, Table
Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
CRICOS Provider Name: Department for Education and Training Victoria
CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K
