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International Student Program

D O N C A S T E R S E C O N D A R Y C O L L E G E

CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K

College Overview

Over 1500 students (over 45 different languages spoken, 35% of students with a language other than English at home) Highly qualified and experienced staff High academic achievement and VCE results Pathways and Careers counselling Emphasis on student wellbeing Clearly defined Uniform and Discipline Policies Outstanding school grounds, resources and facilities; Performance Centre Sports Stadium Football Oval Tennis Courts Dance Studio Specialist Classrooms

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Government co-educational year 7-12 College

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Local Area

Eastern suburbs of Melbourne 18km from Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD) Safe residential area Excellent transport links Situated close to local facilities and services; Swimming pools Parks Major hospitals Local libraries Doncaster Westfield - one of Melbourne's largest shopping centres Close proximity to popular universities; 30 minutes to The University of Melbourne 30 minutes to Monash University 20 minutes to Deakin University 30 minutes to RMIT

Eastern suburbs of Melbourne

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Ms Sally HUANG

International Student Program Director

Ms Heidi LUO

International Student Program Assistant

Ms Mary LIAO

International Student Program Multicultural Aid

We have highly specialised staff providing ongoing support to our cohort of International Students and their families living overseas.

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Our team frequently correspond with parents depending on each child's individual needs. Translated Academic Reports each semester.

International Student Support Team

Parent Communication

Ms Belinda McGee

Vice Principal

Mr Glenn Morris

Vice Principal

Ongoing support for Homestay arrangements. Social Worker (Cantonese & Mandarin speaking) working closely with international students of all year levels. Student counsellor (Vietnamese & English speaking). 2 school wellbeing dogs onsite. Large team of over 10 Welfare support staff. 2 welfare interviews with Director of International Student Program per year. Newly arrived international students have individual welfare check-in with the Wellbeing team. Welfare sessions for international student's parents and families who live in Australian.

Student Wellbeing

Support & homestay arrangements

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Ziggy

School Wellbeing Dog

Academic Program

Outstanding ATAR scores High Tertiary/ University entry rates Broad range of VCE subjects offered Specialist programs; Specialist extension programs for high achieving students (SEAL) Science Technology Engineering Art Maths (STEAM) integrated units Intensive English Language Program (onsite) Small classes: 1 staff member to 8 students 3 after hours Homework Club sessions per week

High academic achievement

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Accounting Art Biology Business Management Chemistry Drama Economics English English as an Additional Language (EAL) English Language English Literature Environmental Science Food and Technology Health and Human Development History Computing: Software Development Languages: French, Italian, Chinese (1st language) or Chinese (2nd language) Legal Studies Mathematics: Foundation, Further, Methods or Specialist Media Studies Music Performance Outdoor and Environmental Studies Physical Education Physics Psychology Studio Arts Systems Engineering Visual Communication and Design

VCE Subjects

ATAR Results

Our students perform well above the state average

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90%

• f our students go on to

Tertiary Level studies

99.0

average highest ATAR achieved over the last 4 years

18% of students over 90 (top 10% of State) 54% of students over 80 (top 20% of State) 61% of students over 70 (top 30% of State)

Felice Lok

98.35 ATAR

2018 DUX International Students' ATAR Results

ATAR

Tertiary Pathways

All of our International Students apply for tertiary places

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The University of Melbourne Monash University RMIT

Top University Destinations 2018

100% of students applied to VTAC. 82% of students received an Early Round offer.

International Student Destinations 2018

Over the last 8 years our students have received the Monash University Engineering Scholarship.

Monash Engineering Scholarship

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English Language Centre (ELC)

Onsite ELC catering for all year levels

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Onsite small classes: 1 staff member to 8 students. Specialist Program for 20 weeks. Qualified experienced teachers. 3 after hours Homework Club sessions per week. Develops students' writing, reading, comprehension and listening skills. Excursions and topics to help broaden students' understanding

• f Australian culture and customs.

Intensive English Language Program

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & CLUBS

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Leadership Opportunities

Debating & Public Speaking Student Representative Council (SRC) Interact Club DSC Connect Student Wellbeing Team

Social Clubs

Home Away from Home program Breakfast Club Library Chapters Club Origami Workshop

Special Interest Clubs

Art Club Dance Environmental & Sustainability Team Sport Club Girls in STEM Weight Training Interschool FUTSAL

Work opportunities

Computer Technician (IT) Performance Centre Technician

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SPORT

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CHINESE NEW YEAR CELEBRATIONS

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EXCURSIONS

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INTERNATIONAL STUDY TOURS

USA Space science camp Victorian Young Leaders (VYL) to India Central Australia trip New Zealand music camp Italy/ France/ China study tour

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International Student Program

A brief overview

110 international students Specialised international student support team 24-hour contact for students and parents Onsite ELC Program catering to all year levels University/ Tertiary pathways and careers counselling Homestay families are selected and monitored Individual language support Homework Clubs Emphasis on student wellbeing

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Contact Info

Doncaster Secondary College

123 Church Road, Doncaster Victoria, 3108, Australia P: (613) 9848 4677 F: (613) 9840 1390 E: doncaster.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au W: www.doncastersc.vic.edu.au

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International Education Division

Department of Education and Training, Victoria 41 St Andrews Place, East Melbourne Victoria, 3002, Australia P: (613) 9637 2990 F: (613) 9637 2184 E: international@edumail.vic.gov.au W: www.study.vic.gov.au

CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K

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CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K

Ms Sally HUANG (Director of International Student Program) E: huang.dong.p@edumail.vic.gov.au Ms Belinda McGee (Assistant Principal) E: mcgee.belinda.b@edumail.vic.gov.au