​Study Abroad Program​

1. Australia's Education State – receive a high quality education  
2. Melbourne – Australia's Top Student City, World's Top 10 Most Liveable City and World's Best Sporting City – offering big city benefits
3. Stunning natural environment and beautiful coastline – go exploring or learn to surf
4. World-leading science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) programs – learn new skills that aren't offered at your home school
5. Tailored English language programs – gain confidence in English 
6. Supportive and safe homestay families – live a unique Australian lifestyle
7. Caring teachers – receive individual welfare and wellbeing support
8. Flexible choice of over 90 subjects – learn the subjects you want to learn
9. Wide range of extra-curricular activities, sports and academies - helping you pursue your dreams
10. Become a global citizen – make new friends and gain real world experience. 
    

Victoria is one of Australia's smallest states. Nothing is too far away when you live in Victoria which means you can experiance surfing along the coast, skiing in the snow fiels and live in big cities like Melbourne and the student cities of Geelong and Ballarat.

There's so much to do in your spare time whether you choose to study and live in Melbourne or our student cities across Victoria. You can make new friends, explore new interests and try new things.

There are plenty of sports for you to try in Melbourne – the Sporting Capital of the World.* Sport is a real passion for many people right across Victoria. Most popular is Australian Rules Football (AFL), otherwise known as 'footy.' Your classmates and homestay family will help you to pick a team. Having a footy team and going to the game is a big part of Victorian culture. 

Footy isn't the only sport that's popular. We also follow soccer, rugby, cricket and basketball – so there's always something happening to take part in. Your school and local community will have a team in your favourite sport. Join up and make new friends.

*Sport Business Anniversary Award – Ultimate Sports City at 10, 2016

We know you'll want to try surfing. Living in Victoria means you're never far from the coast.

Swim, sail or fish in the bays around Melbourne or learn to surf at the ocean beaches close by. Most of our study abroad schools are located a short walk or bus ride to the beach. Our inland schools have surf camps and swimming, canoeing and water sports programs to give you the best of both worlds.

Victorians surf any time of the year – even in winter where you can stay warm in a wet suit. Victoria is world-renowned for surfing. The world's first surfing reserve was Bells Beach, Victoria along the Great Ocean Road. Your school will have open water swimming, surfing, surf lifesaving and outdoor education programs to teach you how to surf.

You'll love Victoria if you like the great outdoors. You don't have to go far from Melbourne to find parks and nature, such as the Dandenong Ranges. There are always walking and cycling trails close to home.

Everything from mountains and rivers to goldfields and the sea is here in Victoria. Choose your adventure with a day trip or weekend away with your homestay family or local relatives. Join a school trip with teachers and friends.

Melbourne's the best place in Australia to be for fashion. Make up your own style from Melbourne's laneway boutiques, recycled clothing shops or one of the many fashion shopping strips and centres.

Discover hidden designer shops and urban art in Melbourne's laneways. Jump on a tram and uncover the secret treasures of the city.

Melbourne is the restaurant capital of Australia. With so many cultures coming together you're sure to find the food you love. Try typical Aussie cuisine or food from any part of the world. If you're hungry – we've got you covered.

When you stay with us, you can try:

• Bayside or coastside for fish and chips and a burger
• Chinatown in the heart of the city for real Chinese food
• Richmond for cheap and colourful Vietnamese fare
• Carlton for classic Italian
• just about anywhere for authentic Thai.
  

Victorian government schools offer a highly flexible education with over 90 subject choices.

The Victorian school curriculum offers students the opportunity to study new and interesting subjects that will widen your view of the world and give you a strong foundation for future personal and career success.

Our school subjects will help you find your passions and we know you'll have fun along the way too.

Studying in a Victorian government school classroom means that you will:

• develop independent thinking skills
• learn new subjects
• increase your life skills
• face the future with confidence.
  

Whatever your interest areas or career ambitions – we've got the subjects for you.

We have dance, theatre, music, photography and design subjects for budding performers and artists.

We have robotics, coding, engineering, outdoor and environmental studies and all the traditional science subjects for budding scientists and app developers.

We also have psychology, economics, fashion and plenty more to give you a taste of university life.

Studying in Victoria gives you the freedom to take responsibility and make decisions about the subjects you want to study. It's a big responsibility – but we know you have got this!

And we're right here to offer guidance about choosing your subjects at any time. We can even help you to change your subjects if you find they're not the right ones for you.

Year 9 and 10 students are required to undertake only two compulsory subjects - English and maths. Year 11 and 12 students are required to undertake only one compulsory subject - English. The rest of your study plan is your choice.

You can choose any combination of subjects from any learning area.

There are over 90 Victorian Certificate of Education subjects across nine key learning areas:

• English

• Languages other than English

• Science

• Mathematics

• Technology

• The Arts

• Humanities

• Business Studies

• Health and Physical Education
  

We know that a great study experience doesn't end in the classroom. We encourage you to get involved in activities before and after class time either at your school or through local community organisations.

Schools offer many programs to help you pursue your interests, make friends and get the most out of your study abroad experience. There are different activities, academies and clubs ranging from sports like football (soccer), hockey and swimming to robotics and forensic science.

Each school is located in a community with access to a wide range of extra-curricular activities. This means that you have access to a world of extra-curricular opportunities.

Some examples of extra-curricular activities:

Sports

• Hockey
• Soccer
• Basketball
• Swimming
• Australian Rules Football

Academies

• Surfing and surf lifesaving
• Open water swimming
• Outdoor education
• Photography
• Dance
• Forensic science

The Arts

• Drama / theatre
• Dance (classic, hip hop, contemporary, world cultures)
• Visual arts and design

Clubs

• Public speaking / debating
• STEM – Science, technology, engineering and maths
• Student leadership
• Language and culture

Volunteering

• Sport coaching
• Fundraising for charities
• Environment and conservation
• Arts and media
• Social justice and global issues. 
  

When you're away from your own family, a homestay is a great way to feel that you belong.

Having the support of another family and a connection to your local community can make all the difference to settling in and improving your English language confidence. Our homestays will help you adjust quickly to your new life.