The Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School provides a nationally and internationally recognised specialist program for the training of talented young dancers, musicians and visual artists (year 11 and 12). Integral to this program is the provision of a high quality academic education that is also offered to other elite training organisations. Within our school community, students will be encouraged to develop a passion for learning and a sense of respect for themselves and others. The VCA Secondary School is a highly professional school that has high expectations of staff and students.
There are 220 fully funded dance and music positions from year 7-12. The visual arts program has 35 in year 11 and 12. These are local positions and any international students are above this and are required to meet our talent based entry criteria. The numbers in other programs is determined by those trainers. We thank the Victorian Government - through the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development for providing this training opportunity to the young people who come to us for this unique opportuinity.
The school is committed to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment that recognises and caters for the different academic, artistic, cultural, health and pastoral needs of students. The school is based at 57 Miles Street, Southbank in state of the art facilities and resources designed for this significant institution for the education and training of young dancers, musicians and visual artists.
Entry to the school for VCA Secondary School dance and music students is by competitive audition, which is held in August each year. This is a wonderful experience for the whole school community as we watch our school take shape for the next year. The mission of our school is to help identify, and assist, children with exceptional potential, regardless of their personal circumstances, to benefit from world-class specialist training as part of a broad and balanced education, which will enable them, if they choose, to proceed towards self-sustaining careers in music and dance.
