At Lyndale Secondary College  we value the ideals of an international education. Our International Programs foster cultural understanding and personal development for our visitors and for our school community. Through our programs, we provide opportunities for students and staff to form life-long global networks.

Lyndale Secondary College welcomes visitors from overseas destinations. Our school community values the cultural heritage of other nations and is very interested in developing global networks of friendship, education and business.

They find our host families friendly and our school lessons interesting and educational.  We are proud to share this curriculum with International students and guests.

We invite you to become part of our International Family.

If you have any enquires about our program please contact the college using the link below

lyndale.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au

Mark Moir
Assistant Principal
International Student Coordinator

Phone +61 3 9795 2366
Fax       +61 3 9790 1466

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

International overseas students at Lyndale have access to:

•  Personal assistance from the International Student Program Coordinator.

• Airport greeting and pickup.

• High quality Home stay in family homes with private rooms and excellent food.

• Personal Welfare Counsellors.

•  Individual help and guidance for every student.

• Course and career counselling.

• Broad multi-cultural experience amongst staff and students.

• Meet people from many countries.

• Excellent location close to efficient public transport to Melbourne City.

• Close to Monash University (Clayton Campus).

• Extensive Library, Arts and Sporting facilities. High quality computers and email for every student.

• Spacious grounds with garden areas for passive recreation and outdoor learning activities.

• Excellent facilities which give all students access to computers, email, library,  sporting activities and expert help.

• Highly experienced teachers who encourage and assist International Students to learn quickly and confidently.

• Assistance with accommodation.

• Assistance with study skills.

• Ongoing welfare support.

• An orientation program to the school and the community.

• Lyndale Secondary College specialises in the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL).

• In addition, there are extra classes in English language if necessary to ensure that all International Students gain excellent skills in spoken and written English.

• Languages Taught: French, Italian, Japanese.

 

International Students at Lyndale Secondary College study English language along with a selection of other subjects. Other subjects which can be included in the program of study are: Computers and email, Sciences, Mathematics, Sports, Food and Cooking, Business Studies, Fine Art, Drama, Graphic Designing, Media Studies, Working with Plastics, Working with Wood, Working with Metal.

Music lessons are available in many instruments and students consolidate their skills by joining a school band.

The college has an multicultural aide to help all our International students with their orientation process. We recognise that International students have differing needs and require support to enable them to be happy.

International students are encouraged to join in camps and excursions that are run by the college.

International students are encouraged to participate in extra curricular activities including sport and athletics, instrumental music, drama and musical productions, camps excursions and debating.

International Studies Links

• International Education  (http://www.study.vic.gov.au) - information for international students on living and studying in Victoria.

• International Students (http://www.study.vic.gov.au/students/international.asp) - covering full fee paying international students, dependant students, temporary fee paying international students, permanent resident visa holders, students with disabilities.

• Studying at a Victorian Government School (http://www.study.vic.gov.au/students/study.asp) - covering entry requirements, study costs and fees, the school year, welfare arrangements, accommodation, find a school.

• Study in Melbourne, Victoria (http://www.studymelbourne.com.au/) - discover everything there is to know about studying and living in Melbourne, Victoria.

University Links

• Melbourne University
• Monash University
• Latrobe University
• Swinburne University
• R.M.I.T. University

Further Links

• City of Greater Dandenong

• Melbourne and surrounds

• Visit Victoria

• Public Transportation (Metlink)

• Victorian Government Schools - Study Victoria