Australia, Melbourne
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French, Mandarin and Latin are offered to Lauriston students. In Years 11–12, Diploma students may study Spanish Ab Initio. Language learning is linked to culture and cross-cultural understanding, helping Lauriston girls engage in a globalised world. The languages are taught across Junior and Senior School. English is the language of instruction and assessment across Lauriston.
Lauriston Girls' School is a private day school for girls aged 0–18 in Australia. It combines the Australian Curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Diploma for Years 11–12, offering IB or VCE. The school teaches in English and offers French, Chinese and Latin, with subjects across English, Humanities, Languages, Music, Social Science, Sport, STEM, Creative Arts and Drama. A distinctive feature is the Howqua program, a five‑day immersive residential study experience covering Mathematics, Science, Humanities, English, Mandarin and French, plus Music and Art, emphasising wellbeing and outdoor learning. The Lauriston Inquiry Framework—Ask, Investigate, Create, Discuss, Reflect—guides learning. A 10‑year Masterplan, completed phases by late 2022, has modernised facilities including the Ullmer Sports and Wellbeing Centre and contemporary learning spaces, plus the Howqua campus. Co‑curriculars include Sport, Music, Drama and clubs such as Model UN, STEM Club and Amnesty International Support Group, fostering leadership and service for international families.