​Welcome to Point Cook Senior Secondary College, where our International Student Program is designed to provide students with an enriching and supportive environment to help them succeed.

 

At Point Cook Senior, we prioritise the well-being and success of our students above all else. Our International Student Program is specifically designed to provide an inclusive and welcoming space for students from all over the world to thrive academically and socially.

 

Our experienced teachers value Respect, Effort and Responsibility and are dedicated to teaching, modeling and reinforcing positive social and academic behaviours that promote a harmonious learning environment. By integrating Student Agency into all aspects of our school's operation, students are empowered to take control of their own learning journey.

Point Cook Senior’s academic program is a comprehensive and well-designed curriculum that aims to provide high school students with a wide range of academic support services. It includes an accelerated VCE program that enables students to complete their studies in a shorter time, giving them an edge over other students.

 

Point Cook Senior also offers subject-based master classes, providing intensive study and support in specific subjects, aimed at enhancing the student's overall academic performance.

 

The EAL extensive support program is also included, catering to students who speak English as a second language, giving them the necessary skills and support required to succeed academically. The program also features academic clubs and homework support sessions, where students can engage in extracurricular activities and receive additional guidance with their homework and assesments.

 

Overall, the academic program at Point Cook Senior is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in their academic pursuits and beyond. It offers a supportive learning environment that fosters intellectual growth, critical thinking, and academic excellence.

 

Our well-resourced Careers Centre is a valuable resource for all students, particularly those in our International Student Program. Our experienced Careers Counsellor is available to help students explore career options, plan their academic pathway, and prepare for the workforce. They also provide guidance on university and TAFE applications, job search techniques, and interview skills.

 

At Point Cook Senior we run a variety of extracurricular activities and events during the year. This Point Cook Senior Secondary College also celebrates events such as Multicultural Week, Reconciliation Week and IDAHOBIT Day, as well as events like our annual Art Exhibition, Talent Show and Science fair, Drama performances.

 

Students are participating in Study Camps, Student Leadership Program, a wide variety of sports activities on a day basis and can compete in regional and state sporting competitions.

 

Our International student coordinator supports International students and their families providing ongoing support and advice with their studies, homestay and anything they need assistance with. 

We're committed to supporting our international students in every way possible, from providing literacy and numeracy support to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment.

 

Our school provides homestay accommodation that offers a safe, secure, and welcoming place for students to live, compliant with the Child Safe Standards. With a separate single room for personal use, three meals a day, seven days a week, including snacks, and attendance at parent/teacher evenings on behalf of parents, our homestay families provide excellent support and care for our international students.

 

Our International student program is vibrant and multicultural – we have students from China, Vietnam, India, Singapore, Japan, Greece, Cambodia, UK, USA. Our program consists of 30 students.