Welcome to our College

Our College is set on a quiet, picturesque property in Lilydale in the beautiful Yarra Ranges.

At Edinburgh College, we can offer your child continuous Christian education in Early Learning (2 - 5 years of age), Primary School and Secondary School on one campus.

Our caring, talented and dedicated Edinburgh College staff and volunteers endeavour to be the best educators and support officers possible. We strive to understand each of our student's individual learning journeys; their learning preferences, what inspires them, how they can turn failure and/or disappointment into a growing opportunity, and why it is valuable to be Respectful, Responsible, Resilient and to have a Willingness to Learn in any given community.

Our Vision and Mission

Our vision: 'Character...through Nurture, Learning and Service'.

Our mission is to develop children of character in a faith nurturing environment that promotes academic excellence and a commitment to service.

Enriching Curriculum

Our curriculum is based on Victorian Essential Learning Standards and VCE requirements.
Our programme also includes:
- Early Years Jolly Phonics (ELC & Primary)
- Learning Discoveries program (Primary)
- Gifted & Talented program
- Spelling Mastery (Primary)
- Extensive use of Technology
- Music, the Arts, Physical Education and LOTE
- The Rite Journey Program (Secondary)
- Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (Secondary)
- Sporting Program with Accredited coaches
- Drama
- Horticulture

Our staff will work with you as a parent to help your child reach their full potential.

Special Features

Edinburgh College is proud of their facilities which include a modern Child Care/Kinder Centre, Science facilities, Art/Technology rooms, Gymnasium, Multi-purpose Centre, and Language Centre. All classrooms are heated and air-conditioned.

Tuition in violin, piano, guitar, bass, trumpet, flute, voice and saxophone are available during College hours in our Music room.

The Primary includes a gymnastics and swimming program and participates in athletics, cross country, soccer and spelling tournaments.

After school basketball, tennis coaching, and Chess Club are also offered.

The Secondary Campus offers a 1:1 laptop program, Performing Arts, music tuition, Outdoor Education/Duke of Edinburgh Award, sporting program with accredited coaches, the RITE Journey program for all Year 9 students.

The Pastoral Care program includes; Chaplaincy, camps, leadership workshops and a Week of Spiritual Emphasis program.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. Is this school for Adventist children only?
A. No. The current enrolment ratio shows that around 70% of students come from various religious and cultural backgrounds. We welcome students from all religious, non-religious and cultural backgrounds.

Q. How do your fees compare to other private schools in the area?
A. Our fees are very competitive and offer great value for money.

Q. Do you offer family discounts?
A. Yes. For each family with two or more children enrolled, a discount applies.

Q. What are your class sizes?
A. Our class sizes are usually between 18-25 students from Early Learning right through to Year 12.

Scholarships

Our scholarship program recognises a range of student talents that are consistent with our belief in the holistic development of each student. In addition to academic development, we recognise and seek to enhance each student’s spiritual, physical and social development.
Scholarships are open to prospective and current students entering Year 7 in 2024 and current students entering Year 10 in 2024.

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