ABOUT OUR PROGRAM

Rowville Secondary College first accepted international students in 2004. We aim through a medium sized program to provide a high quality educational experience, where students’ goals and aspirations are met, along with ongoing welfare support. We welcome and encourage students to our college from a variety of countries. Students are encouraged to become confident while acquiring knowledge and skills that are valued internationally, enabling them to undertake tertiary study or other pathways in Australia or overseas.

At the same time we aim to increase the international perspective of local students, increasing their awareness and sensitivity to the value of cultures other than their own. Students have enrolled in the program from a variety of countries including China, Japan, Vietnam, Poland, Germany, South Korea, Cambodia, Taiwan, Mexico, France, Thailand, India and South Africa in years 7 to 12.

International students are encouraged to fully participate in college life and utilise the resources available. At the same time they are provided with a personalised approach involving additional classroom support, high quality home stay and regular contact with parents and welfare providers in a caring and supportive environment.

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At Rowville Secondary College, we are unique

• We offer four unique programs – General Excellence, Maths & Science Academy, Institute of the Arts or Sports Academy. These programs immerse students in curriculum tailored specifically to their strengths, talents, and passions. You will find one of program suits your learning and future uni and career need;
• We focus on the whole child, assisting them to build social and emotional well-being to become more confident learners who can meet the challenges of their future. That is why we have four different learning programs that focus on each child’s strengths.
• We offer a vertical House System and Learning Mentor Groups where our students build strong connections, pride and friendships with their teachers and peers. Learning Mentor Group provides a place to celebrate student successes and nurtures opportunities for leadership.
• Our campuses have state of the art college facilities including a Swimming Pool, Sports Precinct, Café, Senior Study Centre, Year 7 Centre, Library and Performing Arts Centre.
• We have numerous opportunities for our students to participate in including our Instrumental Music Program, annual College Production, variety of school camps, incursions and excursions, interschool sports and KIOSC – a high tech learning centre we partner with situated at Swinburne University.

COLLEGE FACILITIES

Rowville Secondary College has outstanding modern learning facilities catering for all learning areas with IT access throughout the school. In addition to two libraries, well equipped science laboratories, technology and art rooms, unique features include a 500 seat theatre, dance studios, senior study centre, indoor swimming pool, soccer pitch and a sports stadium with multiple courts, gymnasium and café. 

Sister school Activities

• The exchange of information about curriculum, school policy and school events
• The exchange of teaching resources, course materials and teaching strategies
• The exchange of student work, letters, photos, student newspapers, email, etc to promote mutual understanding.
• Distance learning via information and communication technology.
• Study tour programs between the countries, if and when possible
• Teacher exchange programs