Introduction
Homestay
ESL
Medical
Airport Pickup
Fees
Enrolment Procedure
Orientation
Welfare
Laptop Computers
School Prospectus

Introduction

GEELONG – in brief Population - Geelong and Surrounds: 400,000 Click on the red dot for more detailed maps

Geelong is Victoria’s second largest city and port. It is located on the shores of Corio Bay and offers a host of leisure activities such as surf beaches, golf courses, sporting clubs, theatres and yacht clubs.

Geelong is a friendly city where young people can go to school and University in complete safety. It therefore has huge advantages over cities such as Melbourne and Sydney.

Click on the image above to go to the City of Greater Geelong Web Site for more information

Kardinia International College - In brief

Kardinia International College has education for both boys and girls from 3 years old to 18 years old. It offers high quality education to students from all parts of the world. We prepare our students for entry to University. Our success rate for entry to University each year has been generally 100%. Over 30% of our students have succeeded in reaching the top 10% of student results in Victoria. Although the College is fairly new, (it began in 1996) it is situated on the site, which already contained many excellent facilities where Morongo Girls College existed for 70 years. The College's motto is 'Wisdom Leads to Respect and Friendship'. We encourage friendship between many varied nationalities and respect for different customs, cultures and religions. The school day begins at 9.00am and finishes at 3.20pm, Monday to Friday. Our students wear a school uniform to school.

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Homestay

Kardinia International College has a homestay program where the international students live with a local family. There is a strong College support system between the student, family and College. This support involves:

• An orientation program for homestay students.
• Regular meetings with the homestay coordinator who communicates regularly with homestay families and the student's parents overseas.
• Cultural outings and holiday programs for overseas students.

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English as a Second Language

This Department caters for overseas students who wish to study in Australia, whether for short courses or long term VCE studies in preparation for University. Students are assessed as to their needs and programs are designed to suit individuals in speaking, writing, reading and listening to English. Students are prepared for entry into mainstream classes. International students are encouraged to speak English whenever possible. It is appreciated that for students with limited English skills, this can be an exhausting process. We recognise that it is also important for students to have time speaking their own language with newly gained friends from their own country. Most of the time, however, students are obliged to speak English.

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Medical

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Airport Pickup

An arrival service is provided at no charge for first time arrivals.

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Fees for Overseas Students 2009

Click here for our Refund Policy and Terms and Conditions of Enrolment

Contingency Fund

Each student is to pay $500 at the beginning of each year as a contingency fund to be used by the student for special needs. A record of expenses and funds left over are given to the students at the end of the year.

Uniform

IB Students

For IB students there are two further costs:

1. IB Text Books
2. IB Exam Fee US$700

VCE Students

for VCE students there are two further costs:

1. VCE textbooks.
2. VCE BOARD OF STUDIES FEE for overseas students - approximately $250 for Year 11 and $300 for Year 12.
   

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Enrolment Procedure

1. Complete the College's official "Overseas Students' application form" and send or fax it to the College with a copy of the student's recent School Report.
   Address it to:
   
   

   Mrs. Debbie Goodfellow Kardinia International College P.O. Box 17 Geelong, Victoria. 3220. Australia. Email: goodfellowd@kardinia.vic.edu.au Or Fax: +61 3 5278 9529

   
   
2. The College will send/fax you a provisional Letter of Offer setting out the amount of fees and Health Cover payable in advance
3. When the fees are transferred to the Kardinia International College Trust Account, you need to fax a copy of the receipt to the College and a Confirmation of Enrolment document will then be sent or electronically transferred to you together with a copy of the receipt.
   A student visa can then be applied for by taking this document, receipt and passport to the Visa Office
4. Our Homestay Coordinator will contact you regarding preferences for Homestay families
5. When the student arrives at Melbourne Airport we transfer him/her to our College/homestay family free of charge.
6. The next day an orientation of the College and Geelong will be conducted by our Homestay Coordinator Students will be assisted with setting up bank accounts and also purchasing the College uniform.

Download a copy of the Overseas Student Enrolment Application Form (pdf)
Download a copy of the HomeStay Student Profile Form (pdf)

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Orientation

Overseas students are required to arrive at the College two days prior to the commencement of school.

On arrival, overseas students will receive an Information Kit which will include:

• an outline of the Orientation Program
• a map of the College facilities
• information on Geelong and Australia
• a booklet on school rules and regulations.

On the first day of the orientation Program the overseas students will:

• be welcomed by the Principal, the Overseas Students Coordinator and Homestay Coordinator
• be involved in a variety of activities that will help students 'Feel at home".
• be fitted for College and Sports Uniforms.
• have an English test so that ESL classes can be chosen accordingly.

On the second day of orientation overseas students will be interviewed individually to discuss academic plans and goals and to explore any difficulties with regard to language. Bank Accounts will be established.

From the beginning of schooling overseas students will be part of the normal school Program The Overseas Students Coordinator and the Homestay Coordinator; will be assigned to assist any overseas students having difficulty with the first few days of school. The aim of the College is to integrate all students into one unified student community as quickly as possible.

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• to arrange an orientation Program
• to ensure the open and frequent communications are made between the school and parents of overseas students.
• to conduct regular group meetings with overseas students.
• to ensure that overseas students have ready access to assistance with study skills, to career and tertiary study counselling and to the College Welfare Officer.
• to work in close association with the Homestay Coordinator
• to report monthly to the Principal on the progress and welfare of the overseas students.
  

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Laptop Computers

All senior students at Kardinia International College have laptop computers. Students are required to purchase a laptop through the College.

The School Prospectus may be downloaded as an Acrobat file.

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A summary of the details on this page plus other important information in PDF format can be downloaded by clicking on the link below:

Overseas Students - Complete Information