The Overseas Student Program

Welcome to the Overseas Student Program at Melbourne Girls’ College.

In 2009 the Program has 55 overseas students. The girls come from the many Asian countries in the region:  China, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Sri Lanka and Thailand.

The Overseas Student Program complements the diverse cultural and ethnic composition of the school’s population.

Many of our overseas students are attracted by this diversity and the comprehensive academic program which is offered at Melbourne Girls’ College. The school’s reputation of academic excellence and its emphasis on science and technology have also appealed to potential overseas students interested in studying in Australia.

The Overseas Student Program at Melbourne Girls’ College aims to deliver a high quality, personalized educational experience for all our students.  In this regard, we have put in place various procedures and programs to assist overseas students from the time they arrive.

We have developed a program that provides an initial orientation program and frequent and regular monitoring of academic progress at English Language Schools and throughout their studies at Melbourne Girls’ College.

Overseas students are integrated with all students into mainstream classes but attend English as a Second Language classes in Years 10 -12.  An After School Program provides assistance with homework and encourages even the most reluctant students to improve their language skills in a comfortable and non-threatening environment.

Students are encouraged to participate in all activities offered in the school and are assisted in settling into the school program by fellow students and teachers.  The Overseas Student Program is assisted by staff that are Chinese and Vietnamese speakers and have expertise in teaching English as a Second Language.

The school is responsible for the welfare arrangements for many of our students who are under 18 years and have no family members in Australia.  The accommodation arrangements are made according to the needs of students and visits are made regularly to ensure that the quality of support and care is maintained.

The role of the Overseas Coordinator is to liaise with the students and the International Education Division of the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, the school, English Language Centre and the Victorian School of Languages. 

Our priority is to ensure that all overseas students have positive experiences while studying at Melbourne Girl’s College and that the quality of care and support assists them in integrating into the life of the College and improving their understanding of Australian culture.

Contact:  Bronwyn McGarry – Overseas Student Coordinator

              Mobile: 0412 015 890

Provider: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development     CRICOS Provider Code: 00861K