International Student Program
About Our School
The life of Glen Eira College is enriched by a strong international perspective, one that values the harmonious diversity of over 50 different nationalities. Our highly successful international student program attracts many students from countries including China, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, Cambodia and Colombia. The College is situated in Caulfield which is 12 km from the city and very well served by public transport (train, tram, bus). Glen Eira College has an excellent educational reputation with a very high retention rate into the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE). The students have more than 43 subjects to select for their VEC courses. The college enjoys strong academic success, with the majority of our students successfully entering tertiary education, including the University of Melbourne, Monash University and RMIT.
Our ISP coordinator, oversees our program. This includes:
- Airport pickup, arrival support and orientation program
- Homestay arrangements organised and monitored
- Wellbeing support including links with the College Wellbeing Leader
- Regular contact with students’ parents
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
To learn more about the types of subjects and supports available for international students, see: Glen Eira College – international student profile.
International students in Glen Eira College are having a lot of activities in school community. The college celebrates their festivals. They take part in Public Speaking Competition and the Global International Student Forum etc.
Local Area Information
Caulfield is one of Melbourne’s suburbs most serviced by public transport. Trains connect the suburb to the city via the Caulfield Railway station.Trams service North South and East Caulfield extensively via route 67 (along Glen Huntly Road), route 64 (along Hawthorn Road), crossing Hawthorn Road at both Balaclava Road and Glen Huntly Road and route 3 near the railway station. There are many small shopping strips such as on Glen Huntly Road. The major shopping Centre, Chadstone, has all the major banks and is easily accessible by bus. There are many medical centres in close proximity, such as Caulfield Hospital (260 Kooyong Road, Caulfield) and Dr. Tony Hammond’s clinic (1108 Glenhuntly Road, Glenhuntly).
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): Yumi Liu
Phone: +61 3 9571 7838
Email: Yumi.Liu@education.vic.gov.au
Generic school email: Glen.Eira.Co@education.vic.gov.au
Glen Eira 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
