International Students
All international students have a team of dedicated staff to help with their transition and assimilation into Australia and Collingwood College.
Learn MoreInternational Student Program
Aligning with our core values of diversity and relationships, Collingwood College offers a dynamic and vibrant International Student Program, with students from all corners of the world including Vietnam, China, Iran, Germany, France, Thailand, Singapore, Cambodia, Brazil, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Upon arrival to Australia and Collingwood College, international students will undertake a comprehensive Orientation Program as part of the enrolment process. This ensures that students receive ongoing assistance and well-being support as they transition to studying at a new school in a new country.
Collingwood College has been operating as an accredited provider of tuition, care and support to international students since 1995 and continues to successfully meet all government requirements and standards.
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
About our school
Established in 1882, Collingwood College is one of Melbourne’s oldest and finest schools. The inner-city school fosters a friendly, supportive, stimulating and culturally diverse learning environment that motivates students to accomplish personal learning goals. The college’s international students are diverse, coming from many different countries. Every student is passionately encouraged to be their best and strive for academic excellence. Students consistently gain 100% completion of Victorian Certificate of Education studies.
To learn more about the types of subjects and supports available for international students, see: Collingwood College
To chat with our school ambassadors, see: chat with Collingwood College’s Principal, Sam Luck
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): Lucy Wang
Phone: (03) 9417 6681
Email: Qingke.Wang@education.vic.gov.au
Generic school email: collingwood.co@education.vic.gov.au
Collingwood 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
English Language Centre
Our dedicated English language Centre was established in 2019 and provides 20 weeks of intensive English language tuition to small groups of newly arrived students.
Student Support Services
All international students have a team of dedicated staff to help with their transition and assimilation into Australia and Collingwood College. We invite our international students to attend weekly Home Group sessions focusing on developing essential skills for learning and life. The sessions include activities including goal setting, mindfulness, organisation, time management, and diverse learning and well-being strategies.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes and support is provided for all international students from Years 7-10 and for eligible VCE students. Additionally, English Extension is offered at Years 9 and 10. A weekly afterschool Homework Club facilitated by tutors at the school library, is also accessible for our international students.
VCE students can attend weekly Tutorial sessions designed at helping them build effective study skills and learning strategies that will assist them in their academic success and social development.
All new students will also partake in a Buddy Program where they are teamed with another student to assist with the transition into our school and to encourage friendships.
