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Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School

International Students

CRICOS Number 00974A       

Academic Curriculum

A broad range of subjects is offered:

  • English/English as a Second Language
  • Languages - Mandarin Chinese and French
  • Business - including Accounting and Economics
  • Information Technology
  • Science - Physics, Chemistry, Psychology and Biology
  • Mathematics
  • Home Economics/Hospitality
  • Humanities - including Legal Studies and History
  • The Arts - Music, Drama and Visual Arts
  • Personal Development
  • Physical Education
  • Selected Enhancement (University) subjects

In Year 11 and 12 girls study for the Victorian Certificate of Education which prepares them for entry into tertiary institutions in Australia and abroad. The preferred level of entry for international students is Year 10. Approximately 98% of our students go on to tertiary study at a number of institutions in a diverse range of courses. On average 25% - 30% of our students study at the University of Melbourne.

Co-Curricular Activities

  • An outstanding music programme including: individual tuition, choir, orchestra and band.
  • Debating and public speaking
  • Drama
  • Inter-school sport and outdoor education

Pastoral Care

Individual care and attention is a feature of life at Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar with:

  • A tutor looking after each group of 14 - 15 girls
  • An International Student Co-ordinator
  • An orientation program for international students
  • School counsellors and careers advisors offer advice on careers and university entry

International Students

Ivanhoe Girls’ Grammar School seeks to provide excellence in education within a caring Christian community and equip young women for an academically and personally fulfilling life. The School seeks to promote international understanding and values the cultural and linguistic backgrounds of all girls.