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SEN & learning support in Melbourne

53 international schools in Melbourne offer learning or behaviour support for children with special educational needs (SEN), 6 of them at specialist level. doris rates two kinds of support — learning support and behaviour support — from Basic to Specialist.

53
SEN-supporting schools
learning or behaviour
52
Offer learning support
98% of these schools
36
Offer behaviour support
68% of these schools
6
Specialist level
in one or both areas

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Learning support

📚 Learning support by level in Melbourne

52 schools offer learning support — the day-to-day academic support a school offers children with additional learning needs. How many sit at each level:

Basic
9
Moderate
20
Advanced
17
Specialist
6

Behaviour support

🧩 Behaviour support by level in Melbourne

36 schools offer behaviour support — support for social, emotional and behavioural needs. How many sit at each level:

Basic
17
Moderate
7
Advanced
7
Specialist
5

Strongest support

Schools with the most SEN support in Melbourne

Ranked by their combined learning and behaviour support levels — a starting point, not a recommendation.

FAQs

SEN at international schools — your questions

How many international schools in Melbourne support special educational needs (SEN)?+

53 international schools in Melbourne offer learning or behaviour support above a basic level: 52 provide learning support and 36 provide behaviour support, with 6 offering specialist-level provision in at least one area.

What's the difference between learning support and behaviour support?+

Learning support covers day-to-day academic help for children with additional learning needs — think dyslexia, dyscalculia or a learning-support unit. Behaviour support covers social, emotional and behavioural needs, including pastoral and specialist staff. doris rates each separately because a school can be strong on one and light on the other.

What do the support levels mean?+

doris uses a five-point scale. 'Basic' means light in-class differentiation; 'Moderate' means a dedicated learning-support offer; 'Advanced' means specialist staff and structured programmes; 'Specialist' means substantial, often standalone provision. Schools rated 'None' don't appear on this page.

Does a higher SEN rating mean a better school for my child?+

Not on its own. The right school depends on your child's specific needs, the fit with staff, class sizes and the exact provision on offer. Use this page to build a shortlist, then talk to each school's SEN coordinator (SENCO) before deciding. doris is impartial and takes no placement fees.

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