Address  White Road Box Hill Victoria 3128, Australia

Number of students  670


Introduction

Box Hill High School was established in 1930 has an excellent reputation in both the local and overseas community. It is a coeducational school, located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, with easy access to public transport.

Box Hill High School was awarded the inaugural Science School of the Year Award.

The school emphasizes high academic standards and firm discipline. It has a friendly atmosphere in which students are strongly encouraged to reach their full potential.

The school offers a program for academically gifted students in Years 7-10. Staff within the school can speak a number of Asian languages including Vietnamese, Malaysian and Indonesian. Homestay can be arranged for international students.

2001 VCE Results and Year 12 Student University / TAFE Placements

• 100 per cent VCE pass rate-18 per cent obtained a score above 95, 30 per cent achieve a score above 90
• 100 per cent of students applying have received offers from Victorian universities and TAFE institutes.

• Large ESL program, coordinated by experienced staff
• Full, intensive English language program
• Intense program for new arrivals
• ESL room

• Chinese
• German

• Accelerated/selected entry program for highly able students, opportunities for advanced work at all levels, including university enhancement programs
• TAFE Pathways programs
• Extensive camps program
• Extensive music program including choirs, bands, musical soirees, musical production, instrumental tuition
• Opportunity at Year 10 for outdoor education, research studies, enhancement studies and other certificates
• Extensive camps and tours program, including Kakadu (Northern Territory, Australia) and Germany

• Modern computer facilities with Internet access
• Arts specialist room
• Problem solving centre for mathematics
• Musical keyboard laboratory
• Home economics and catering centre
• Gymnasium
• ESL room
• Ecology room
• Art and technology centre

• Chinese speaking overseas student coordinator, very experienced in meeting the needs of international students
• Careers teacher and work experience program
• Peer support program
• Extra tuition in mathematics and English
• School prefects, to provide additional guidance and support for younger students
• General VCE leadership program
• Welfare teacher and school psychologist
• Multicultural aides to support students