TEACHING & LEARNING

International Students

Location

Dandenong is a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, approximately 30 km south-east from Melbourne’s central business district. Situated on the Dandenong Creek, it is at the foothill of the Dandenong Ranges.

Dandenong is one of the most culturally diverse area in Melbourne and it features wide-ranging shopping facilities and extensive parkland. The community is multi-cultural, vibrant and welcoming. The suburb hosts annual events such as the Dandenong Show and Carols in Harmony Square. Professional stage performances also take place regularly at the Drum Theatre.

Dandenong High School is located:

1.3km from Dandenong Station
800m from the iconic Dandenong Market
2km from the Dandenong Plaza shopping mall
2kms from Dandenong Library and Harmony Square

More information about Dandenong can be found on the City of Greater Dandenong website: greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au

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Getting there:

The school is easily accessible from Dandenong Train Station. Transport is also available through busses 802, 804 and 811.

For more information on public transport visit: ptv.vic.gov.au

Transforming Learning & Changing Lives

About the school

Dandenong High School is a highly multi-cultural school and international students are warmly integrated into the school community. The school provides a diverse educational program which prepares students for successful progress to tertiary studies. It is understood that international students have different needs and vulnerabilities, and the international program works specifically to provide support and cater to the specific necessities of overseas students.

Dandenong High School offers a wide-ranging Year 7 – 10 curriculum, as well as the Victorian Certificate of Education. VCE students can choose from an extensive range of subjects, including VET. International Students are encouraged to participate in important events in the school such as the School Production, International Week and House activities including Sports, Debating and Chorales.

Dandenong High School has welcomed international students from China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, India, Bangladesh, Turkey and France. Many have achieved excellent results in VCE and have gone on to university well-prepared for further education.

Support for International Students

International students receive on-going support through the International Student Coordinators, their House Leadership Team, Well-being, the Careers team and Homework Club.

International Student Coordinators

The International Student Coordinators provide day-to-day support for international students including:

Welcome and orientation
Weekly international student meetings
Monitoring of student attendance, academic progress and well-being
Homestay visits
Special lunches and activities
Enrolment and all other administration duties

Communication with the school is encouraged and can be done via the International Student Coordinators. International Student Coordinators make regular contact with parents and homestay providers, providing immediate answers to questions and delivering important information. Each semester, parents receive a translated report outlining student achievement.

House Leadership Team

Each student will be allocated to one of seven Houses where they will be supported by a House Leader, Assistant House Leader, Student Coordinator and House Attendance Officer. Each House Leadership Team is responsible for student management and facilitates all aspects of House culture, learning, engagement and well-being.

Well-being

A committed well-being staff member is dedicated specifically to international students. They assist international students with their orientation and transition into the school, and also see students regularly during the weekly international student meetings. Ongoing meetings between students and well-being are arranged as required.

Careers

The Careers team supports international students as they transition through secondary school to further study. There is individual subject selection support at Years 9, 10, 11 and 12 as well as during the Year 12 VTAC application and change of preference process. Students receive relevant information on courses and careers specific to international requirements.

Homework Club

Should students require additional academic support, help can be sought at Homework Club. Homework Club runs every Tuesday from 3.30pm – 5.00pm. Teachers and university students are available to assist students with their work during this time. Refreshments are also provided.

Further information on VCE and VET can be found in the Senior Studies Handbook.

International Student Handbook for Dandenong High School

Enrolment

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,

please visit: How to enrol

Contact our school

For more information about international students, please contact the below staff member.

International Student Coordinator (ISC): Michael Ferguson

Phone: (+613) 9792 0561

Email: Dandenong.hs@education.vic.gov.au

Dandenong High School 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.

Please note

Dandenong High School is currently not accepting Welfare Option 4 students.

Students may be required to complete an interview via video chat prior to their application being accepted.

Noble Park English Language School

Noble Park English Language School is a Victorian government school, which provides an intensive English language program for newly arrived and International students from non-English speaking backgrounds. Students choosing Dandenong High as their host school can receive intensive English language tuition at Noble Park English Language School for a period of approximately 21 weeks prior to attending Dandenong High School.

Contact Information

Dandenong High School

92-106 Princes Highway, Dandenong, VIC 3175

Telephone +61 3 9792 0561
Email: dandenong.hs@education.vic.gov.au

Inaz Janif

International Student Coordinator (primary contact)

Email: janif.inaz@dandenong-hs.vic.edu.au

Phone: +61 3 9792 0561

Mark Dewar

Associate Principal

Email: mark.dewar@education.vic.gov.au

Phone: +61 3 9792 0561

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Accreditation

Dandenong High School is accredited under the Department of Education’s CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education, 00861K).

For further information refer to study.vic.gov.au.

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More information

International Division (Department of Education)

Phone: +61 3 7022 1000

Mon – Fri: 10.00am – 3:00pm Melbourne Time

(Excl. public holidays)

Email: international@edumail.vic.gov.au
website: study.vic.gov.au

International Students

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Dandenong High School

92-106 Princes Highway, Dandenong, VIC 3175

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Learning Excellence Program

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