Intensive Language Centre

Noble Park Secondary College provides an Intensive English Language Program for newly arrived international students of various age and ability.

During the Orientation Program the students are equipped with survival skills in Australia both within and outside the school through many hands-on activities. Excursions to the local area, around Victoria and to the Melbourne CBD are also offered for enjoyment and to familiarise students with their surroundings. Students are monitored closely in their English growth. A diagnostic test is administered on arrival and improvements are measured against the previous testing data half way through and at the end of their 20-week program. Students who need more time in the language program are able to access its support for longer. Those who are ready will move to the mainstream program with the local cohort of students.

International Students and Teachers 2023

The Language Program staff aim to liaise and provide professional development support to mainstream teachers for international students’ smooth transition to regular classes with their local cohort – particularly, at VCE level. At VCE it is extremely challenging for newly arrived international students to improve their English language levels quickly to keep up with the academic language demands. English as an Additional Language (EAL) trained specialists are able to support students communicate with their teachers, if necessary, with the overall aim for students and mainstream teachers to be independent in their working relationships.

Noble Park Secondary College takes its responsibility for international students’ learning seriously and we are committed to the students’ wellbeing and welfare while studying in Australia. Each staff member has a culturally sensitive approach in dealing with students who live away from their families and home country. We consider our international students as a valued part of our College community.

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Studying in Victoria

Victorian government schools are a destination of choice for international students. Our schools provide international students with a high-quality education, excellent English language tuition, caring welfare support services, secure homestay, and pathways to higher education. To learn more about studying and living in Victoria as an international student, see: www.study.vic.gov.au

About our school

Noble Park Secondary College is a vibrant multicultural school that offers maximum opportunities for international students in a caring and supportive family environment. The college places a large emphasis on academic excellence, prioritising the use of technology to enhance maximum achievements for all students. The school is extremely proud to cater for students' diverse needs. The school encourages communication between home and school to ensure that the partnership is strong.

To learn more about the types of subjects and supports available for international students, see: Noble Park Secondary College - international student profile. To chat with our school ambassadors, see: chat with Elizabeth.

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, see: How to apply

Contact our school

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

International Student Coordinator (ISC): Elizabeth Roshiah

Phone: 9546 9066

Email: Elizabeth.Roshiah@education.vic.gov.au

Generic school email: noble.park.sc@education.vic.gov.au

Noble Park Secondary College 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