International Students

DET CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K Provider Name: Department of Education and Training.

Brentwood accepts students from many parts of the world into its International Students Program. The current program caters for over 50 full fee paying International students ranging from Year 7 to Year 12, who are integrated into the general school program. More information on the DET International Student Program can be found at www.study.vic.gov.au

Brentwood Profile

Situated in Glen Waverley approximately 25km east of the Melbourne CBD, Brentwood Secondary College is a co-educational and multicultural college for Years 7 to 12. Students contribute to a safe and secure learning environment that values and respects their individual achievements.

Brentwood Secondary College is committed to the delivery of a challenging, high quality inclusive curriculum. Students are encouraged to strive for excellence. The College offers over 30 VCE subjects that lead to University and TAFE courses. They include access to a selection of Vocational Education and Training courses as well. A structured EAL program supports student learning by providing intensive assistance.

The college is committed to monitoring a well-disciplined environment supported by a House structure and a highly experienced student wellbeing team. 

Our Local Area

Glen Waverley is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 25 km south-east of Melbourne’s central business district in the local government area of the City of Monash. At the 2011 Census, Glen Waverley had a population of 39,204.

The main street of Glen Waverley is Kingsway. In recent years, Kingsway has developed into a vibrant dining and entertainment area. Also on Kingsway is Century City Walk, a cinema multiplex. It houses various eateries, Strike Bowling and a Village Cinema. There are now many hotels such as Novotel Glen Waverley, Hotel Ibis, Waverley International Hotel, Apartments of Waverley and the Quest Hotel. There is also a large branch of the Monash Public Library Service. The Glen is a local regional shopping centre. The Glen houses a substantial collection of shops, including supermarkets, a food court and a number of smaller clothing stores.  A smaller shopping centre closer to Brentwood Secondary College is Brandon Park Shopping Centre. This centre includes a food court and a number of specialty shops.

International Program Application

Applications by international students for enrolment in Victorian government schools are processed through the Victorian Department of Education and Training. For further information on the application process for Full Fee Paying enrolment go to: www.study.vic.gov.au.

Once Brentwood Secondary College has received your application, potential International Students should expect a phone or skype interview within 48hrs.

For International Student enquiries, please contact our International Student Coordinator on the details below.

Address:

65 – 71 Watsons Road
Glen Waverley VIC 3150
Australia

Principal:
Mr John Ballagh

Principal Class Officer:
Evan Miller

Director of International Student:
Pramila Thapliyal
thapliyal.pramila.p@edumail.vic.gov.au

International Student Program Assistant:
Flora Xu
Telephone: +61 3 8545 0300
Fax: +61 3 8545 0355

School Email: brentwood.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

Our international students come from a number of countries including: China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong and Cambodia.

Languages taught:

  • German
  • Japanese

International students are strongly encouraged to study their first language at the Victorian School of Languages (VSL).

Special programs:

  • Advanced placement into VCE
  • Accelerated, enrichment and gifted teaching and learning programs for talented students in Years 7 to 12
  • Access to enhancement programs at Melbourne University & Monash University
  • Individual career and subject counselling for students in Years 9-12
  • VET and GAP programs
  • Extensive EAL program with the support of multicultural teachers
  • Extensive sporting and extracurricular opportunities
  • Focus on arts, multimedia and music
  • Comprehensive student support provided by a wellbeing team, an International Student Manager, year level managers, teachers and trained peer leaders
  • Extended study program for international students.

Special facilities:

  • Broad access to computer network and Internet through computer laboratories, pods and isolated work stations
  • Library resource centre with significant access to computer network
  • Careers centre
  • Purpose built senior learning centre for VCE students
  • Multipurpose gymnasium and fully equipped function centre
  • Tennis and basketball courts, cricket practice nets and sports oval
  • Science facilities
  • Music rooms
  • Art photography and dark room facilities.
  • Art/graphics facilities