Templestowe College is located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne on a large campus of 15 acres with many courtyard and garden areas. It is close to the Yarra River, spacious parklands and a variety of shopping options.
Melbourne is the State capital and Australia's second largest city, with a population of 3.6 million. It's a clean city, open and vibrant, and its Central Business District (CBD) and suburbs are easily accessible by clean and modern transport.
Melbourne was recently voted the Most Liveable City in the world. It's the cultural, artistic and sporting hub of Australia. It's a city of great diversity - you can find the food you like, as well as newspapers, radio and television programs in many different languages.
Templestowe College is a Co educational 7-12 school of about 700 students. The College has a multicultural student population. It is serviced both by public transport and by buses that are specifically organised to access the College. The school began an International Student Program in 1998 and currently has students from China, Vietnam, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan and Thailand.

Specialised Support

English Language Tuition:
The College has an Accredited Language Centre and offers intensive English Language tuition on Campus. An arrival our international students are assessed to determine their language proficiency. Depending on their needs, they complete a ten or twenty week program in the Language Centre to prepare them for mainstream classes and to introduce them to the Australian education system and culture. An orientation program, tours and excursions are part of the learning and integration process. We believe that tailoring the program to individual needs is important so that English skills can develop more quickly. We ensure maximum support for all students by offering a pre-VCE study program and by gradually integrating students into mainstream classes.

ESL classes:
Specialised English as a Second Language classes run at Year 10, 11 and 12. These programs combine both local and international ESL students with specialised staff to foster continued improvement in English and to maximise results in this area.

Student Welfare:
As well as a strong academic program Templestowe College provides a high level of personal care for students.
The College is committed to providing a safe and successful experience for all our students
The Senior School Principal, Mrs Sally Holloway, as Director of Welfare oversees the International Program.
The International Student Coordinator is Mrs Angela Hoptroff, whose sole responsibility is to provide care and support while closely monitoring the students’ progress. She selects homestay families to ensure that students are well cared for and are in a safe and secure environment. She and Mrs Margaret Wong, our multicultural aide who speaks Mandarin and Cantonese, maintain regular contact with parents, and homestay families.
Specialised career and course counselling is provided by our Careers Coordinator, Mrs Helen Ogg. Picture?
Also available to international students are the school Chaplain, the school nurse and the College Psychologist.

Curriculum

Year 7-10
International students once graduating from the Language school, study the same subjects as mainstream students. Students who are mathematically able are placed in the accelerated mathematics program.

VCE:
At VCE the College offers a broad range of subjects. Students select the course with expert help to maximize both their results and the opportunity to gain further education placement in the course of their choice.

Results:
100 % of International students successfully gained their VCE in 2005.
100 % of International students were placed in Victorian tertiary institutions in 2005.

Reporting:
Students receive four written reports a year. The end of semester reports are translated. Constant communication is maintained with parents to ensure that the students are progressing well through email, letters and phone calls.

Application Process
To apply for a place at Templestowe College, please access the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development website at WWW.STUDY.VIC.GOV.AU or send an email to our International Student Coordinator: Mrs Angela Hoptroff : hoptroff.angela.v@edumail.vic.gov.au

CRICOS provider code: 00861K
Provider Name: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, Victoria

Cypress Avenue
Lower Templestowe 3107. Victoria.
Tel. (03) 9850 6333
Fax (03) 9852 0728

Principal:
Mr. David Tyson

Overseas Student Provider Code: 00861K

A Victorian State Secondary College.