Compare Moderate-level SEN International Schools in Melbourne, Australia

Aspendale Primary School is a co-educational government primary school in Aspendale, Victoria. It follows the Victorian Curriculum for English and Mathematics, with Reading, Writing and Speaking and Listening developed across Language, Literature and Literacy, anchored by the six pillars of literacy. As an International Baccalaureate World School, it offers the Primary Years Programme with six units of inquiry annually, promoting inquiry-based learning and global awareness. Specialist programs include Physical Education, Visual Arts, Performing Arts, STEM and Language (Mandarin), together with a Learning Enhancement Program. Music tuition covers singing, violin, keyboard, brass, drums and guitar, with the Performance Choir and Band performing weekly. The school runs enrichment activities and lunchtime clubs, and an on-site Outside School Hours Care program. On a three-acre site between Aspendale Beach and Edithvale–Seaford wetlands, the campus features grassed playing fields, a Friendship Garden and a 21st-century learning environment that emphasizes literacy and numeracy.

Kororoit Creek Primary School is a public primary school in Burnside Heights, Victoria. It serves students from Prep to Year 6 and is an IB World School fully authorised to offer the Primary Years Programme, delivered through the Victorian Curriculum. The PYP Exhibition is a core component, with about fifty units of inquiry guiding learning across the year levels and across STEAM disciplines. Specialist areas include Health and Physical Education, Visual Arts, Music and Auslan, while literacy and numeracy are strengthened through targeted programs and unlimited access to the school library. The campus benefits from a strong community hub with the City of Melton, Kingswim and the YMCA, offering an on-site swimming program, Out of Hours Care, a Year 3–6 camping program, and additional activities. Since opening in 2011, the school has grown to over 1,000 students and continues to develop internationally minded learners under the Victorian framework for all.

Mount Scopus Memorial College is a co-educational day school in Burwood. Serving ages 2 to 18, the school delivers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme with the Australian Curriculum in early years, and a secondary program including Visual Arts, Performing Arts, English, Languages other than English, Humanities, Mathematics, Science and Technology. The curriculum combines a core foundation with increasing elective choice, with Year 7's Talmud and Year 9 electives in Israel Studies, Animation, Robotics and Environmental Science. A Hebrew language program runs across years, with immersive bilingual options and senior Hebrew pathways. The campus houses a Year 3 Discovery Centre with an innovation lab for 3D printing, robotics and animation, and a performing arts hall with three music studios and a green screen. Facilities support sport on an oval, outdoor education, and a vibrant cocurricular program in music, drama, Israel studies and community service. Fostering values, learning and citizenship.

Suzanne Cory High School is a government co-educational selective-entry high school for Years 9–12 in Werribee, Victoria. It offers accelerated core subjects and two senior options: VCE and the IB Diploma Programme. The language curriculum serves beginners and experienced speakers, and the IB core—Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge, and Creativity, Activity and Service—is part of the Diploma. Year 10 study is specialised across seven faculty areas, with pathways leading to VCE or IB. Aspire Funds-supported facilities include a library and a pavilion, with seven-day use. The co-curricular program offers over 50 options, including fencing, game design, sculpture, and MasterChef, along with an instrumental music program and leadership opportunities. Community engagement is fostered through the Gifted Outreach Program and Daycare co-curricular activities. It is the western suburbs' sole selective-entry high school.

The Australian International Academy Caroline Springs Campus offers a broad, recognised program that blends the Australian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate. The Primary Campus (Prep to Year 5) delivers the IB Primary Years Programme alongside ACARA in a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based framework. Arabic language and Religious Studies are taught at all levels, with additional modern languages offered as numbers allow. The Senior Campus delivers the IB Diploma Programme for Years 11-12, with six subjects (three HL, three SL), plus Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS. The Diploma prepares students for university study, and the Senior Campus is a Candidate School for the IB Middle Years Programme. The college has a long history, originating as King Khalid Islamic College in 1983, and opened the Caroline Springs Campus in 2014. AIA provides a range of after-school activities including debating, calligraphy, language forums and esports, together with chess and camp activities, each week.

Australian International Academy – Coburg Campus offers an integrated Australian Curriculum alongside International Baccalaureate programmes across two campuses. King Khalid Coburg Campus delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Prep to Year 5, while Melbourne Senior Campus hosts the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the IB Diploma Programme (DP) for Years 11–12. This arrangement blends the IB approach with Australian standards to foster inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning and prepares students for global pathways. Language and arts are emphasised, with Arabic and Turkish offered as additional languages and a Calligraphy Programme in Arabic and English. The Visual Arts program within the PYP supports Creating and Making, Exploring and Responding. The Diploma Programme includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay and CAS, encouraging critical thinking, research and service. The school promotes community involvement and wellbeing within a caring Islamic environment, with pastoral support, counselling and careers advice to support student development and leadership. Clubs such as Debating, Chess and Eman Forum further enrich the school experience for students and families.

Ballarat Grammar is a boarding school in Australia with a history dating to 1876 and a campus strategy spanning Wendouree, Mount Rowan Farm, and City Cite for Year 9. The Senior School offers multiple Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority pathways, including the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the VCE Vocational Major, with VET options in Years 10–12 as part of VCE pathways, VCE VM, or School Based Apprenticeships/Traineeships. Languages can be studied by Distance Education through the Victorian School of Languages. The school combines heritage buildings with modern learning spaces, a science wing, libraries, performing arts venues, and specialist arts facilities, plus sports facilities, a 25m indoor pool, and a rowing and sailing centre on Lake Wendouree. Co-curriculars emphasize Outdoor Education, the Arts, Service and Wellbeing, with a Round Square program guiding leadership, international exchanges, and global projects. A strong service ethos sits alongside pastoral support and boarding houses.

Beaumaris North Primary School, located on Wood Street in Beaumaris, Victoria, is an International Baccalaureate World School delivering the Primary Years Programme within the Victorian Curriculum. The school focuses on inquiry-based learning, with six transdisciplinary units guiding literacy and numeracy alongside inquiry into Who we are; Where we are in place and time; How we express ourselves; How the world works; How we organize ourselves; Sharing the planet. Weekly specialist programs support Physical Education, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Japanese, while Prep to Year 2 receive Library instruction. Classrooms are climate-controlled and equipped with interactive whiteboards and access to a shared laptop network. The campus includes an Amphitheatre, Art Room with kiln, music and drama spaces, a Senior Learning Centre for Year 5–6, a well-stocked library, and flexible learning areas. A broad extracurricular program and the BEET extension opportunities enrich academic and creative development for motivated students from diverse backgrounds.

Caulfield Grammar School is a multi-campus independent co-educational day school in Australia, spanning Early Learning to Year 12 with a K–12 curriculum and IB. Across Caulfield, Malvern, Wheelers Hill and Shelford campuses, learning is coordinated; from Year 7 onward, students access a program including Product Design and Technology, Systems Engineering and Year 9 Robotics. The Senior School follows the Victorian VCE with more than 40 subject choices; students complete at least 22 units, including four English units and three sequences of level 3/4 units. Acceleration options enable a three-year VCE pathway. The school was established in 1881 and has a rural Outdoor Education campus at Yarra Junction (opened 1947) and an overseas campus in Nanjing, China (opened 1998). The Shelford Campus will open in 2027. Boarding is available from Year 9 at Caulfield Campus. Facilities include a 50m pool, a 500-seat Cripps Centre theatre, and extensive arts and performing spaces.

Genazzano FCJ College is a Catholic girls' school in Kew, Victoria, educating students from age 3 to 18 with day and boarding options. The college offers an international curriculum across IB Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes, together with the Australian Curriculum, delivered on a 17-acre campus. A standout feature is Studio Beyond, a personalised learning program that tailors support for university pathways, internships, work and study, backed by flexible delivery across Traditional, Studio Online/Face-to-Face and Learning Hub modes. Careers services run from Year 7 to 12, including guest speakers, course sessions, VTAC assistance and a Careers Expo, with microcredentials to build practical skills. VCE and VCE VM pathways are available, with University of Melbourne Matching for Success for students completing a VCE course. The Madeleine Centre hosts music and performing arts, while a full health centre, sport precinct and boarding house support wellbeing and achievement for students across the years.

Kingsville Primary School is a government, co-educational primary in Yarraville, Victoria. It is an Authorized IB World School delivering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) alongside the Victorian Curriculum. The PYP is implemented across learning areas through a concept-based, guided inquiry approach, with a Programme of Inquiry organized around six themes: How the world works; Where we are in place and time; Who we are; How we organise ourselves; Sharing the planet; How we express ourselves. The curriculum blends the Victorian Curriculum F-10 with the essential elements of the PYP, providing a differentiated program that combines physical, personal and social learning with discipline-based and interdisciplinary skills. Kingsville's facilities include a refurbished historic building, an upgraded hall, a Library/Resource Centre, Visual Arts and Performing Arts spaces, a classroom block and relocatable classrooms. Expansive grounds feature a turf oval, an artificial oval, an athletics track, a community garden, outdoor stages and a quiet play area. The school runs lunchtime clubs and performances to support student voice and wellbeing.

Lauriston Girls' School is a private day school for girls aged 0–18 in Australia. It combines the Australian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma for Years 11–12, offering IB or VCE. The school teaches in English and offers French, Chinese and Latin, with subjects across English, Humanities, Languages, Music, Social Science, Sport, STEM, Creative Arts and Drama. A distinctive feature is the Howqua program, a five‑day immersive residential study experience covering Mathematics, Science, Humanities, English, Mandarin and French, plus Music and Art, emphasising wellbeing and outdoor learning. The Lauriston Inquiry Framework—Ask, Investigate, Create, Discuss, Reflect—guides learning. A 10‑year Masterplan, completed phases by late 2022, has modernised facilities including the Ullmer Sports and Wellbeing Centre and contemporary learning spaces, plus the Howqua campus. Co‑curriculars include Sport, Music, Drama and clubs such as Model UN, STEM Club and Amnesty International Support Group, fostering leadership and service for international families.

Oakleigh Grammar is an independent, co-educational Australian school delivering a K–12 program that combines the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme with an inquiry-driven Early Learning Centre inspired by Reggio Emilia. The school is an IB World School and a Round Square member, connecting students to a global citizenship program and experiential leadership opportunities. In Pre-Prep, a bilingual Greek language program supports early language development, while the Arrowsmith Program for cognitive enhancement, the largest site in the Southern Hemisphere, supports students with learning differences in small classes. International students can enrol under a CRICOS license, with dedicated orientation, English language support and a Buddy system. The campus features extensive Visual and Performing Arts facilities, a Makerspace, a Centre for Academic Excellence, private music tuition, and dedicated drama and dance spaces. Outdoor education, leadership programs, annual arts productions and Round Square conferences enrich academics with service, teamwork and real-world responsibility for students.

Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne is a day and boarding school for girls in Australia, serving ages 0–18 on a single campus. The school delivers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme alongside the Australian Curriculum, offering a connected learning journey from Early Learning to Year 12. Across all stages, learning balances academic study with creativity, character and care, with explicit teaching and individual learning pathways that promote increasing independence and leadership. A House system fosters cross-age connections, and student-led clubs support collaboration and mentorship across year groups. Integrated wellbeing programs, Empowered Changemakers, Wellness in Motion and Faith in Life, support personal development alongside academics. The campus blends heritage spaces with modern facilities, including a 550-seat Performing Arts Centre, a sport and aquatic complex, and STEM classrooms that enable practical inquiry. Co-curricular options span music, drama, debating, language tours and community service, preparing girls to become Scholars, Thinkers, Citizens, Advocates and Leaders today.

Rivercrest Christian College sits on 138 acres in Clyde North, forming part of the Crest Education precinct with Hillcrest Christian College. The co-educational, non-denominational Christian college serves ages 3 to 18 and delivers the International Baccalaureate continuum: PYP, MYP and DP, within a Christian worldview. The Early Learning Centre and dedicated IB learning spaces support inquiry-based learning across campus. The PYP Programme of Inquiry and the MYP subject areas—Language and Literature, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, The Arts, Design, Health and PE, and Language Acquisition in French or Chinese—foster inquiry, problem-solving and real-world application. All students participate in SALT, the spiritual, social and emotional skills program. Distinctive facilities include an on-site Equestrian Centre, an Environmental Centre and an Environmental Reserve, with expansive outdoor fields for sport and activity. The school operates a House system and offers Service Learning, Performing Arts, Enrichment and sport as core co-curriculars. This combination supports holistic student growth.

Wales Street Primary School is an IB World School (PYP) serving Foundation to Year 6 students, ages 3 to 12. The school offers the Primary Years Programme alongside the Australian Curriculum and uses an inquiry-based approach to learning. Students develop reading, writing and mathematics skills while applying knowledge across subjects through six transdisciplinary themes. The school emphasises communication and personal attributes, with an additional language offered from age seven; Italian is taught weekly to all students. Facilities are being upgraded under Stage Two Master Plan, including a full-sized gym, a multipurpose performing arts space and an Arts and Wellbeing Hub; a new library with lift to the second storey; improved access between buildings; and flexible outdoor spaces for sport and recreation. The school promotes Respect, Responsibility and Kindness and offers extensive leadership and extracurricular opportunities, with active involvement from students and the wider community. It welcomes families from overseas too.

Aitken College is a co-educational independent school in Greenvale, Victoria, affiliated with the Uniting Church. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) and a Bespoke Curriculum designed to strengthen literacy, numeracy and adaptable thinking from Prep to Year 12. The campus features a Chapel and Performing Arts Centre with a professional theatre, a library, science laboratories, visual arts rooms, computer laboratories and a design technology facility. The Primary School's Cumberland Building (2023) and Fairview Building (2025) provide modern learning spaces for early years. The Kitchen Garden Centre supports hands-on sustainability, while STEM and art spaces support enquiry across the curriculum. Extracurriculars include Performing Arts, instrumental music and annual productions; a Hospitality Club; and STEAM projects linked to NASA's Growing Beyond Earth. The college upholds Australian democracy and Christian values such as honesty, integrity and kindness, and emphasises leadership, service and community through its programs and house system throughout school.

Alamanda K-9 College is in Point Cook, Victoria, Australia. Opened in 2013, it serves students aged five to 15 and is organised into five sub-schools: Prep – The Burrow; Years 1–2; Years 3–4; Years 5–6; Years 7–9. It follows the International Baccalaureate framework, delivering the Primary Years Programme for Prep–Year 6 and implementing the Middle Years Programme for Years 7–9 since 2016. The college operates a 1-to-1 iPad program with classrooms equipped for personal devices and MacBooks, and it emphasises digital pedagogy across the curriculum, supported by McRel and Marzano. Mandarin is offered as an additional language. The Arts program covers media, drama, visual arts, photography, music and dance, with Alamanda Production providing student theatre and performance opportunities. F1 in Schools, including Team Hadron, has World Finals success; the 2024/25 season includes about 80 students across two teams. The college has Australian affiliation; motto: Dare to be Wise and proud.

Burwood Heights Primary School and Kindergarten is a government, co-educational school at the corner of Hawthorn and Mahoneys Roads, East Burwood, Victoria 3151. It is authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) alongside the Victorian Curriculum for reporting and assessment. The program covers English, Mathematics, The Arts, Integrated Studies (Science, Technology and Studies of Society and Environment) and Health and Physical Education, with specialist sessions in Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Science and French. The school operates an on-site Kindergarten. An IB unit of inquiry guides learning across six transdisciplinary themes, promoting student agency and international-mindedness. The Garden Village Annex provides a hands-on outdoor learning space that supports inquiry and resilience. ICT is integrated with modern technology, and there is English as an Additional Language support, plus small-group literacy and numeracy assistance. The Bright Sparks STEM program and performing arts opportunities, including Dance, Glee and Choirs, expand student experiences.

Coatesville Primary School is a government, co-educational primary in East Bentleigh, Melbourne's south-east, offering Prep to Year 6 and about 800 students. The school teaches the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme and the Australian Curriculum, with an authorised IB PYP World School status. The curriculum emphasizes curiosity, critical thinking and learner agency, while building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy through inquiry-based learning and authentic tasks. Wellbeing sits at the heart of everyday learning, with a safe, connected environment and supportive relationships. Facilities include specialist programs in Visual Arts, Music and French, supported by two full-time PE teachers. Small class sizes and contemporary learning spaces foster collaboration. The school also runs diverse after-school activities, arts and performance opportunities, and cross-age projects; and it offers an extensive language background, including Hebrew, Greek and Russian. Coatesville emphasises parent partnerships and community involvement, with leadership roles for students from across year levels. Today.

Kingston Heath Primary School is a public primary school in Cheltenham, Victoria, teaching the Victorian Curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). It is the only PYP school in the area, delivering inquiry-based learning that connects local contexts with global issues. The school supports literacy and numeracy through explicit programs while enabling curiosity, creativity and critical thinking through a transdisciplinary approach. Specialist weekly classes in Auslan, Physical Education, STEM, Visual Art and Performing Arts broaden student experience. The campus features two new Learning Centres opened for the 2025 school year, eight classrooms, shared gathering spaces and small-group areas, plus a large central courtyard. Facilities include a hall, Art/Music Room, Library and Performing Arts Centre, and extensive outdoor space with junior and senior playgrounds, ovals, courts and landscaped areas. Kingston Heath emphasises collaboration with Farm Road Kindergarten and Cheltenham Secondary College, and embraces a strong IB Learner Profile across all year levels.

Located in Caulfield South, The Japanese School of Melbourne is an independent school delivering Prep to Year 9 education under the Japanese national curriculum. Classes for all grades are taught by teachers dispatched from Japan's Ministry of Education (MEXT) and use Japanese textbooks aligned with 学習指導要領. English education is by Japanese and native-English teachers, with after‑school clubs New Comer Club for recent arrivals and English Club for proficient students. Prep education introduces literacy (hiragana, katakana, and the alphabet) and numeracy through play. The campus features a library of over 10,000 books in Japanese and English, computers for every student, televisions, and ICT tools such as LoiroNote and Canva. A science laboratory, a music room with koto and taiko, and a grass field for soccer, basketball and tennis support learning and activity. EAL runs three days weekly in English; cross‑cultural exchanges enrich language learning. Melko Day is an annual event. The school aims to cultivate solid academic capabilities within a Japanese framework while leveraging the local environment for practical language skills and global awareness.