About EKC
Essendon Keilor College has a tradition of over 100 years of excellent education. The college is located in the prestigious, tree-lined suburb of Essendon with a safe, diverse and vibrant community. Each student is provided with a comprehensive, personalised education. The college has one year 10 - 12 campus and two year 7 - 9 campuses. The college offers a wide range of VCE subjects.
Why Choose EKC?
For over 25 years our international student program has been welcoming students from Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Students settle in very quickly and succeed because they feel safe, happy and well supported both at school and at home.
Our International Student Program is a valuable part of our school’s multicultural community. While the wellbeing of every student at Essendon Keilor College is our highest priority. It is an important outcome in its own right, but it is also a precondition for learning – making them inseparable.
Our International Student Program (ISP) wellbeing and support services include:
The ISP Team, headed by Ms Catherine Reid (International Student Leading Teacher) ensure that all students have access to a range of support services which includes a dedicated Homestay Coordinator and a full-time multilingual administrative assistant
an on-site English Language Centre (ELC)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Vietnamese first language classes
comprehensive orientation program
extra language support classes
integration into mainstream classes
Student Wellbeing Team and
Careers/course counselling
Easily accessible location
Essendon Keilor College is a multi-campus college located in the north-western metropolitan suburbs of Melbourne but close to the vibrant city centre.
Our campuses are served by excellent public transport services including tram, train and bus routes.
Our local community offers nearby major shopping centres as well as business and entertainment areas.
A variety of extra-curricular activities
All students are encouraged to develop their leadership potential and to demonstrate the growing self- awareness, confidence and skills required to serve others.
Opportunities to lead peers and participate in extra- curricular activities occur formally and informally in the classroom, as well as through our extra-curricular and service programs. These include:
- student leadership
- our instrumental music program
- our performance and performing arts program
- visual arts exhibitions
- inter-school sporting teams
- community service opportunities
- camps and tours
- clubs and activities.
Facilities
Spacious Libraries
Senior Student Study-Centre
A recreation centre and gym on each campus
Sports/ Football Fields
Tennis courts
Indoor & Outdoor Basketball Courts
STEM Centres
Food Technology Kitchens
Art/Wood/Textiles Centres
Music rooms
Performing Arts Centre & Theatre
Homestay for international students
We have successfully hosted students through our homestay program for more than 25 years, ensuring the provision of secure, caring, comfortable and culturally enriching experiences.
We are ideally located in a safe, but exciting area between the Melbourne international airport and the Central Business District.
In Victoria, all government school homestay families provide:
a safe, secure, welcoming place to live
a household compliant with the Child Safe Standards
a separate single room for your personal use
three meals a day, seven days a week, including snacks
facilities – a bed, wardrobe, towels and linen
utilities – gas, electricity, heating and water costs, internet
cleaning services of common living areas
the use of living areas within the residence
study facilities – desk, study light, bookcase