Victoria
Parkdale Secondary College
Located within Melbourne’s bayside suburbs, Parkdale Secondary College stands
proud as a progressive and student-focused government school. A body of over
1100 students attend the co-educational college that promotes a safe, supportive
and welcoming learning environment. Success is embraced for every student as the
school’s quality teaching guides individuals on a dynamic, stimulating and engaging
learning journey. Each student is challenged to reach their potential, becoming
life-long learners and effective, caring community members.
Features of the local area
• Serviced by easy to access public transport
– buses and trains
• Close distance to bayside swimming beaches
Languages taught
Japanese
French
Special programs
• Elite Sports Program
• Art Enhancement Program – Dance
• Science, Technology, Engineering Program
• Links with local Universities
• Leadership pathways
• Experienced international assistants
supporting students with transition to
Victorian government school
Intensive English Language classes
Provided at on-site English Language Centre
Student support services and programs
• Specialist international student tutors
• Careers resource centre
• International student program centre
• International student buddy program
• Full-time psychologist
Extracurricular activities
• Various excursions around Victoria
• Regular city excursions
• Surf safety training
• School music ensembles and theatre
productions
• Lunchtime activities
• Games club
• High performance programs with national
level coaching support
Sports offered
Australian Rules Football, Badminton,
Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Futsal, Golf,
Hockey, Netball, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Table
Tennis, Tennis, Volleyball
CRICOS Provider Name: Department for Education and Training Victoria
CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K
