Australia, Geelong
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The school offers a broad Co-Curricular program that supports academic development through competitions and academic support. It includes DAV Debating, Tournament of Minds and Robocup, plus Maths tutoring and language activities such as French Club, French Newspaper and Japanese Cultural Club. Duke of Edinburgh provides leadership and service opportunities.
Drama productions, percussion ensemble, chamber orchestra, concert band, guitar ensemble, clarinet ensemble and singing groups are offered. Photography and Woodwork are also available as creative pursuits.
French Club and Japanese Cultural Club promote language development and cultural engagement. The Word (English) provides literacy activities; Debating, Tournament of Minds and Robocup expand cross-cultural teamwork and problem-solving.
The school offers a range of social and hobby clubs, including Duke of Edinburgh, Cooking Club, Drone Club, Photography, Chess Club and Social Justice, plus the Media Crew and Woodwork.
Social Justice and Earthcore are student-led initiatives that focus on community service and social responsibility.
Duke of Edinburgh and several student-led committees, including International Council and Student Representative Council, provide leadership development and opportunities to develop professional skills.
A broad range of sports and fitness activities is offered, including Tennis, Cricket, Badminton, Diving, Fencing, Hockey, Judo, Iaido, Netball, Football, Soccer, Yoga, Volleyball, Personal Training and Touch Rugby. The KIC Swim School runs Learn to Swim and squad programs for the wider community. Outdoor Education expeditions and experiences, such as house camps, Great Ocean Walk and Chiang Mai immersion, support physical activity and international mindedness.
Kardinia International College is an independent, coeducational, non-denominational K–12 school in Geelong, Australia serving students from ages 3 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for Kindergarten to Year 6 and the Diploma Programme for Years 11–12, with a vertical curriculum aligned to the Victorian Curriculum for Years 7–10 and both the Victorian Certificate of Education option. The campus spans 52 acres in Bell Post Hill, with a second Kardinia Grove Year 5 Campus on farmland for place‑based learning, permaculture and green energy. Facilities include the Goodfellow Aquatic Centre, a one‑to‑one device program, KICOnline and a laptop program in the Senior School. Kardinia was established in 1996, founded by Yoshimaro and Kiyoko Katsumata, and has grown to accommodate hundreds of students. The co‑curricular program covers sport, drama, music and many clubs, including French and Japanese language groups, debating and robotics. It emphasises international mindedness and community service.