Provider Name: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development ( CRICOS Provider code: 00861K)
To assist you with further inquiries regarding enrolling at Bendigo Senior Secondary College visit Asia Pacific Brokers at: http://www.asiabrokers.com.au (in Chinese Language)
Bendigo Senior Secondary College in Victoria, Australia, welcomes students from different cultures and races. In recent years there are students from Argentina, Belgium, China, England, Finland, France, Brazil, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand and United States of America studying at the college.
We welcome international students who are:
Full Fee-paying International Students, or
Exchange Program Students, or
Permanent Residents.
At Bendigo Senior Secondary College you will:
experience a different culture
improve your skills in the English language
increase your career opportunities
make new friends.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College:
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is an Internationally Accredited school with the Council for International Schools. The College was the first state school in Australia to be granted this award. In earning this accreditation, the college has been measured against 140 internationally accepted standards. Under this school improvement process, the college is continually moving forward in order to remain a leading school.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College:
is one of Victoria's oldest secondary colleges, established in 1907
is a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) college with Years 11 & 12 only.
The majority of students are aged between 16 and 18 years.
has approximately 1800 students
offers the widest range of VCE units of any school, including many Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs, apprenticeships and traineeships.
Offers Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning at Foundation Intermediate & Senior level.
has 40% of students participating in Accelerated Learning
has spent $12 million on buildings and refurbishments since 1992, ensuring that all Learning Areas have first-class facilities
is a world leader in the use of information and communication technology in all curriculum areas
enables students to develop high level skills in information and communication technology
provides a wide range of sports for individuals and teams
offers extracurricular activities such as:
Student Council, Graduation Ball, Camps, Shakespeare Festival, Rock Eisteddfod, Energy Breakthrough, Bands, Public Speaking, Formal Ball and Deb Balls
Student Achievements:
Students consistently achieve their best
Students are articulate, confident and have high self-esteem
Students achieve outstanding academic success:
our VCE results have improved each year and are consistently well above State average
Students have won more Premier's Awards than at any other State school
Numerous sporting teams and individuals have won National and State titles
Students have won State awards consistently in:
Shakespeare Festival, Rock Eisteddfod, Bands, Energy Breakthrough, Public Speaking and Maths Competitions
A significant number of students have been successful in winning:
Australian Students Prizes
Australian Defence Force Scholarships
placement in the Australia-British work program
About 75% of graduates enrol in a university
or Technical and Further Education (TAFE).
Courses offered
To find out more information about these subjects and courses check out the Program Guide
Support for International Students includes:
an intensive English language program (for students from a non-English speaking background)
an orientation program to introduce both Bendigo and the college
an International Student Coordinator to support and assist you to achieve your personal best
study skills sessions, including use of the library and computer facilities
homestay accommodation with host families.
pick up from Melbourne International Airport
and if you successfully complete your VCE, the opportunity to gain automatic entrance to La Trobe University Bendigo.
Enrolment process for international students:
All international fee-paying students wishing to enrol must apply to the International Student Unit of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
The application form is available on their website at: http://www.study.vic.gov.au
Students wishing to attend Bendigo Senior Secondary College should nominate Bendigo Senior Secondary College as their preferred school.
When this enrolment is submitted, prospective students will receive confirmation from the International Student Unit.
Use of Information and Communication Technology to Enhance Learning
The college has a high-speed, multimedia network
Three hundred and seventy PCs are distributed across all classrooms, four computer labs and a Multimedia Centre
Students have access from every classroom to the Internet, library catalogue, College Extranet, email, hard disk space, software packages, CD-ROMs and video conferencing
Graphing calculators are used in Maths and Science
All staff have their own notebook computer
All Learning Areas have their own homepage
Our students can:
construct their own homepages
communicate and collaborate worldwide
Increasingly, our students:
have become global learners
construct their own knowledge
analyse, synthesise and evaluate
benefit from the currency and breadth of information
are becoming independent learners and self-starters
Full fee-paying students must pay the following fees to the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
Please note: Tuition fees are indexed according to the Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI) and may vary from year to year.
Tuition Fees
COURSE
GRADES
ANNUAL FEE
Junior Secondary
Years 9-10*
$11,720
Senior Secondary
Years 11-12*
$13,090
* English Language Centre fees are based on the grade level of the student
Application fee A$210
Accommodation Placement Fee $231.00
Airport Reception Fee $132.00
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
For current Medibank Private OSHC fees please refer to https://www.medibank.com.au
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Fee
Students enrolling in any Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) units will be required to pay an enrolment fee to the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA). The VCAA will invoice students when their VCE enrolment is finalized.
The 2010 fees are:
Three or fewer units at a unit 1 or 2 level - $57.95
One Unit 3 and 4 sequence - $243.45
Two or more Unit 3 and 4 sequences - $358.30
Accommodation:
In 2010 the homestay fee in Bendigo is A$224 per week.
* The end date for VCE students will depend upon their program and will be no later than the 28 November.
The City of Bendigo:
is a safe city
has a clean environment
has excellent sporting opportunities
offers a large range of cultural opportunities
has the full range of services and facilities
has large recreational areas including parks and lakes
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Bendigo Senior Secondary College in Victoria, Australia, welcomes students from different cultures and races. In recent years there are students from Argentina, Belgium, China, England, Finland, France, Brazil, Germany, Japan, South Africa, Sweden, Thailand and United States of America studying at the college.
Bendigo Senior Secondary College is an Internationally Accredited school with the Council for International Schools. The College was the first state school in Australia to be granted this award. In earning this accreditation, the college has been measured against 140 internationally accepted standards. Under this school improvement process, the college is continually moving forward in order to remain a leading school.
The City of Bendigo: