The Geelong College # 00412G  is proudly a coeducational school, serving the learning needs for boys and girls together. The college founded in 1861 with current student approximately 1,300 students aged three to 18, including about 100 boarders. Based on two city campuses, but linked to the beautiful surrounds of Geelong, the second largest city in the state, south – west of Melbourne, the College has been serving to help students prepare for their evolving futures through rich and diverse academic, co-curricular and broader community learning for more than 150 years.

The Middle School is thriving learning centre for more than 600 students. Overlooking Queens Park, the school features open learning spaces, year level precincts, a science centre, drama studio and a cafe-style canteen, as well as a gym, ovals, courts and fields.

The Senior School is situated on a impressive eight – hectare site in the heart of the leafy suburb of Newtown, about three kilometers from the centre of Geelong. The campus has excellent facilities, from the buildings that the College founders first built, to the state – of the art Recreation Centre and Centre for Music and the Performing Arts.

With the philosophy of coeducation at Geelong College, girls and boys work collaboratively, exchange ideas, learn form each other and develop greater understanding of self and other. In the classrooms, the coeducational environment add a richness and diversity to thinking and expression to the benefit of all, and develops outstanding learning outcomes, both shorter term and for the futures of our students beyond the gates of the College.

At Geelong College, the students learn the skills, attitudes and knowledge that enable them to thrive both within themselves and in their relationship with other through our whole school social and emotional learning program “TripleR” which is framed around Resilience – I can, Relationship – I care and Reflection – Now I see.

The College is also committed to the professional development of the College’s staff and understand that effective teaching is the single most influential factor in a student’s achievement. In 2013 the College established a Centre for Learning, Research and Innovation (CLRI) which aims to created outstanding professional development opportunities, in the first instance for Geelong College staff, students and parents, and then more broadly for teachers and schools in the region.

CLRI recognizes learning as an active, dynamic behavior that emerges from interactions between the human brain and the social world. Its community of learning are committed to understanding the science of learning an the art of teaching

The Geelong College also aims to provide knowledge and skills in outdoor with The Learning Outdoors programs, it is an integral part of the Collage curriculum, providing unique opportunities and experiences for all students from Early Learning through to Year 12. Learning Outdoor links the classroom curriculum to the outdoors, and allow students to learn through practical experience, reflection, and discussion. Students are challenged to engage in environmentally – sustainable living practices and to develop key personal and social competencies.

Boarding at The Geelong College commences at Year 7 for boys and girls, and has always been an important part of College life. With the warm and welcoming atmosphere of both Houses, Mackie House for boys and Mossgiel House for girls, reflects the commitment of learning to live with others in the structured community environment.

Boarding life at the College is designed to develop independence and collaboration. There is structure in the daily routines to encourage participation and organisational skills such as study time, sporting activities and social gatherings. Boarders are also afforded flexibility and freedom throughout the week to allow them the chance to arrange their own activities and personal priorities.

For the enrollment at Geelong College, please call Further Education Co., Ltd at +66 2 637 8778