Kingswood College is a mainstream independent, co-educational school for students from Kindergarten to Year 12. The College has student intakes in Kindergarten, Pre Prep, Prep, Years 4, 7 and 11 and other year levels across the College as places become available.
We encourage early applications for entry in future years, and you can apply online.
The main intake years at the College are Kinder, Pre Prep, Prep, Year 4 and Year 7. From time to time limited vacancies do arise in other year levels.
The Kinder and Pre Prep programs are offered on fixed and predetermined days. Kinder (3 year old) is offered two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday) and three days a week (Monday, Thursday and Friday). Pre Prep (4/5 year old) is offered three days a week (Monday to Wednesday or Wednesday to Friday) and four days a week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). A limited number of 5 day a week places are available in Kinder and Pre Prep.
Kinder and Pre Prep are available as a short day program or a long day program.
The short day program is run between 8.30am and 3.00pm during term time only (38 weeks a year).
The long day program is run between 7.30am and 6.00pm for 48 weeks a year.
Families may be eligible to receive the Child Care Subsidy for the above programs. Eligibility can be checked on the government website accessed here.
The preferred Kinder or Pre Prep program is nominated when accepting an offer of enrolment.
Children must be three years of age from commencement.
A non-refundable $115 (inc. GST) application fee per applicant is required. To accept an offer of enrolment a non-refundable $1,500 enrolment fee is payable, of which $700 is credited towards the students first tuition fee invoice. Students accepting a place in Kinder or Pre Prep also have the option of securing a subsequent Prep enrolment with a non-refundable $1,000 Prep holding fee. The holding fee is credited toward the Term Two Prep fee invoice.
Applications are submitted online, via the application portal (click the ENROL NOW button above). The following must be provided to complete each application:
Applicants cannot be considered for a place until all the required documents have been provided.
Applicants names are placed on the waiting list for the year and entry level requested. An application for enrolment does not necessarily guarantee a place as there are often more applicants for each intake than there are places available. In general, applications for admission are placed on a waiting list in order of receipt of the application. Priority for admission may be given to certain applicants. More information can be found in the College’s Enrolment Policy
The enrolment process commences two years prior to Year 7 entry (ie. when applicants are in Year 5) and in the year prior to entry for all other year levels. All applicants for Prep to Year 11 are required to attend an enrolment interview with the relevant Head of School before an offer can be made. Interviews will not be scheduled until all relevant reports and documents have been provided. Applicants for Kinder and Pre Prep are not required to attend an interview however a meeting with the Early Learning Centre Coordinator may be required prior to commencement.
The enrolment process for each intake will continue until all available places have been filled.
Offers for enrolment are made in writing and must be accepted within ten working days. To accept an offer both parents/guardians must sign an acceptance of the terms and conditions (Prep to Year 12) or terms and conditions (Early Learning Centre) of enrolment (both signatures are required unless there is a legal reason not to do so). The signed acceptance must be accompanied by a non-refundable $1,500 enrolment deposit, $700 of which is credited toward the first tuition fee invoice.
Once an offer has been accepted the student’s enrolment in the relevant year and level is confirmed. The Year 7 transition process begins in April/May in the year prior to commencement. The transition process for all other year levels begins in October/November in the year prior to commencement.
Join us and become part of something great. At Kingswood College we offer a welcoming and inclusive community where students develop confidence and skills for lifelong learning. Ours is an authentic culture that appreciates and supports every student so they can achieve their best. Come along to a tour of the College and discover all that Kingswood College has to offer. To belong is to thrive.
| TOURS | DATES | TIME |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN EVENING |
THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY |
5.00PM - 8.00PM |
| JUNIOR SCHOOL | WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH | 9.00AM - 10.30AM |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL | WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH | 9.00AM - 10.30AM |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL | WEDNESDAY 3 MAY | 9.00AM - 10.30AM |
| JUNIOR SCHOOL | WEDNESDAY 17 MAY | 9.00AM - 10.30AM |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL | WEDNESDAY 31 MAY | 9.00AM - 10.30AM |
| JUNIOR SCHOOL | WEDNESDAY 7 JUNE | 9.00AM - 10.30AM |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL | WEDNESDAY 14 JUNE | 9.00AM - 10.30AM |
| JUNIOR SCHOOL | WEDNESDAY 21 JUNE | 9.00AM - 10.30AM |
Prospective families considering entry at Years 10 or 11 should contact the Registrar Elizabeth Knowles on 9896 1700 to discuss an opportunity to tour the College.
The following schedule of fees has been approved by the College Council to apply for local students in 2023. In the absence of any significant events, the Council expects this level of fees to remain unchanged in 2023. International student fees can be found further down the page.
| WEEKS PER YEAR | HOURS | COST PER DAY | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONG DAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM | 48 weeks |
7.30am - 6.00pm
10.5 hours |
$142 |
| SHORT DAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (TERM TIME ONLY) | 38 weeks |
8.30am - 3.00pm
6.5 hours |
$127 |
| TERM BREAK* |
7.30am - 6.00pm
10.5 hours |
$142 |
* Subject to availability.
Families may be eligible to receive the Child Care Subsidy for the above programs. Eligibility can be checked on the government website accessed here.
| YEAR LEVEL | TUITION FEES | CONSOLIDATED CHARGE | TOTAL ANNUAL FEE | PER TERM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREP | $11,884 | $1,028 | $12,912 | $3,228 |
| YEAR 1 | $13,990 | $1,028 | $15,018 | $3,755 |
| YEAR 2 | $15,338 | $1,754 | $17,092 | $4,273 |
| YEAR 3 | $16,916 | $2,332 | $19,248 | $4,812 |
| YEAR 4 | $16,916 | $2,332 | $19,248 | $4,812 |
| YEAR 5 | $19,494 | $2,644 | $22,138 | $5,534 |
| YEAR 6 | $19,494 | $3,471 | $22,965 | $5,741 |
| YEAR 7 | $22,942 | $2,874 | $25,816 | $6,454 |
| YEAR 8 | $22,942 | $4,358 | $27,300 | $6,825 |
| YEAR 9 | $24,395 | $4,378 | $28,773 | $7,193 |
| YEAR 10 | $24,395 | $4,650 | $29,045 | $7,261 |
| YEAR 11 | $26,014 | $2,700 | $28,714 | $7,178 |
| YEAR 12 | $26,014 | $3,026 | $29,040 | $7,260 |
The following scale of fees has been approved by the College Council to apply for 2023. In the absence of any significant events, the Council expects this level of fees to remain unchanged in 2023.
| YEAR LEVEL | TUITION FEES | CONSOLIDATED CHARGE | VCE EXAM FEE | TOTAL FEES |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREP | $18,420 | $1,028 | N/A | $19,448 |
| YEAR 1 | $21,685 | $1,028 | N/A | $22,713 |
| YEAR 2 | $23,774 | $1,754 | N/A | $25,528 |
| YEAR 3 | $26,219 | $2,332 | N/A | $28,551 |
| YEAR 4 | $26,219 | $2,332 | N/A | $28,551 |
| YEAR 5 | $30,215 | $2,644 | NA | $32,859 |
| YEAR 6 | $30,215 | $3,471 | NA | $33,686 |
| YEAR 7 | $35,561 | $2,874 | NA | $38,435 |
| YEAR 8 | $35,561 | $4,358 | NA | $39,919 |
| YEAR 9 | $37,813 | $4,378 | NA | $42,191 |
| YEAR 10 | $37,813 | $4,650 | $230 | $42,463 |
| YEAR 11 | $40,321 | $2,700 | $230 | $43,021 |
| YEAR 12 | $40,321 | $3,026 | $230 | $43,347 |
Kingswood College is easily accessible via public transport from many suburbs including: Ashburton, Ashwood, Balwyn, Blackburn, Box Hill, Burwood, Camberwell, Chadstone, Doncaster, Hawthorn, Heidelberg, Hughesdale, Jordanville, Kew, Mount Waverley, Nunwading, Oakleigh, Templestowe, Upper Ferntree Gully, Vermont. Click here to view on Google Maps.
Buses
Stopping directly outside the campus are Routes 903 and 732.
Trains
Box Hill Train Station is a five-minute bus ride and is serviced by the Belgrave and Lilydale lines.
Trams
There are two options of tram routes – the 70 Route from Wattle Park to Docklands, or the 109 Route from Box Hill to Port Melbourne.
Working at Kingswood College means belonging to a talented and motivated team that works together to ensure every student achieves their personal best.
Kingswood College staff enjoy:
Positions available within Kingswood College are advertised here on our website, on SEEK and ISV.
In accordance with Victorian Government Health Directions, COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Facilities) Directions, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement of employment and must be provided prior to commencing in 2022.
Kingswood College is committed to child safety
We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working With Children Checks, police records and reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.
We are seeking to appoint an Education Support Staff member to work with students in the Junior School. This is an opportunity to support students with individual needs within a positive and inclusive community, which values the contribution of every student and staff member. ESS support staff to implement the vision of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) within the broader aims of the Junior School and wider College and inspire students to fulfill their potential.
People with relevant qualifications and experience, and with a passion for supporting student learning, are encouraged to apply.
This position is 0.8 FTE spread over five days – 8.30am – 3.00pm (30 hrs).
Applications close at noon on Monday 13 February and should be emailed to principal@kingswoodcollege.vic.edu.au
A vacancy exists for a 0.2 FTE Middle School Mathematics teacher, ideally commencing on Monday 27 February, or earlier, to take on a family leave replacement role for the remainder of 2023.
A higher time fraction may be offered to an applicant who undertake other duties, including the supervision of Sport and/or other forms of physical activity. Additional paid time will also be offered on a casual basis to an applicant who is willing to cover classes as a replacement teacher.
Applicants with qualifications to teach Humanities are also encouraged to apply if they are seeking a more significant time fraction (eg FTE 0.5-0.8).
Applicants are free to structure applications in any manner they choose, but should ensure that the following are included:
•A letter of application.
•A summary of experience and qualifications.
•The names and contact details, including email address of three professional refereeswho can provide information regarding the applicant in relation to the key selection criteria.
Applications close at midday on Friday 10 February 2023 and should be emailed to Principal Chrissy Gamble
