Applications for enrolments of International students are always welcome. International students have historically played a central role in Princes Hill and are regarded as important contributors to the College's culture and ethos. The educational program at the College is designed to support the development of the whole person, with positive self-image, seeking excellence and respecting the rights of others. Currently International students from China, South Korea and Taiwan are enrolled at the college. Princes Hill Secondary College is very well located because it is only 10 minutes from the University of Melbourne and a 15 minute tram ride from the city. It encourages all students to become confident, acquire knowledge and skills that are highly valued internationally, enabling them to effectively enter universities in Australia or in their own countries.
Our students go on to study at the University of Melbourne, Monash, Deakin, La Trobe and Victoria Universities.
Over 30 nationalities and language groups are represented at the College.
Secondary College gives its students the maximum opportunity to achieve the necessary results to gain entry to tertiary studies and careers.
Princes Hill Secondary College provides an environment that is:
• friendly, tolerant and respectful
• diverse
• disciplined and promotes a positive work ethic.
The government has placed Princes Hill Secondary College as the highest achieving secondary school of its type in the state.
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Curriculum
In the senior years, our aim is to maximise the widest possible future options for students.
There is a broad range of Mathematics, Science, Technology, Arts, Music and Humanities subjects to select from.
International students receive the following support:
Support for International Students
The International Student Coordinator takes overall responsibility for the enrolment and the welfare of all International students.
Year Level Coordinators are available to provide advice, counselling and support in all areas of the student's life, including curriculum, study techniques and personal issues.
A Student Wellbeing Coordinator is available to assist students in any particular matters relating to the welfare of students.
A Careers and Further Education Counsellor offers individual advice on courses and careers, scholarships and organizes careers nights and assists VCE students both before and after they obtain their results.
A Multicultural Aide who is Chinese speaking is available to assist students with language support
across a wide variety of subjects both in and out of the classroom.
History and Map
Click here for information about our local area
Click here to go to train and tram information.
Tram Routes close to school are Route 1 (Lygon St) or Route 19 (Royal Parade)
The closest train station is Jewell on the Upfield Line.
In addition to the college library there are several public libraries close to the school that are free to join.
Please note that applications for all Victorian Government schools are submitted via the following website: www.study.vic.gov.au
You will need to indicate Princes Hill Secondary College as your first preference.
International Student Coordinator:
Margaret Fry frym@phsc.vic.edu.au
College or enquiries@phsc.vic.edu.au
Telephone Number: +61 3 9389 0600
Provider Name: Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
CRICOS Provider Number Code: 00861K