International Student Program

About Vermont Secondary College

Vermont Secondary College is a co-educational school set in a leafy suburb 19 km from the CBD.

Facilities are spread across a large site. The college has a strong focus on academic rigour, extensive co-curricular opportunities and an excellent student leadership program. A large range of VCE subjects are offered including English, mathematics, science, commerce, computing, PE/health, arts and technology, history, geography and languages (German and French).

To learn more about the types of subjects and supports available for international students, see the links below.

Requirements for a Homestay Family

You will be required to attend an interview with your local school where they will ensure you can provide adequate and safe care, facilities and support for the student. This includes visiting the homestay and making sure that everyone in the household over 18 years of age has a government issued Working with Children Check.

As a homestay family, you must meet the following minimum requirements when providing homestay services:

• a separate single room for the Student’s sole use with a bed and wardrobe;
• a clean and tidy household with access to shared living areas;
• three nutritious meals a day, seven days a week, with reasonable access to snacks and in accordance with the Student’s dietary and medical needs;
• household items such as towels, linen, blankets, eating and cooking utensils;
• kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities;
• reasonable access to utilities, including gas, electricity, heating and water;
• cleaning services of common living areas;
• study facilities including a desk, study light and bookcase;
• any keys, alarm codes or passwords required for the Student to access the Homestay; and
• working fire alarms throughout the home.