STEM Academy

The STEM Academy at The Grange P-12 College is a select entry program designed for students in years 5-10 who show a strong aptitude and enthusiasm for STEM subjects. It is more than just a curriculum, it is a launchpad for curiosity, innovation, and future leadership. Designed for high-achieving students, our academy provides a tailored environment to explore emerging technologies, master 21st-century skills, and build direct pathways to university and future careers.

Program Overview

Our program is structured around five key pillars to ensure every student is prepared to make a meaningful impact on tomorrow’s world:

  • Engagement Through Real-World Learning: Students in this program engage in an accelerated and extended curriculum, whilst exploring topics in greater depth and breadth. The program is built around extra opportunities including excursions, incursions and extra-curricular activities.
  • Development of Critical Skills for the Future: Students build essential life and career skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, digital literacy, and resilience.
  • Closing Equity Gaps in STEM: We actively work to address historical imbalances by fostering early exposure, confidence, and mentorship for young women, First Nations students, and low-income students.
  • Collaboration with Industry and Partnerships: Through alliances with businesses, universities, and research institutions, students gain early career exposure, mentorship, and unique hands-on opportunities.
  • Strengthening Community Identity and Pride: We believe excellence can come from anywhere. The Academy positions our school as a community hub of innovation, progress, and academic excellence.

 

Student Requirements

  • Uniform – All STEM Academy students are required to purchase the STEM Academy polo shirt (long or short sleeve) from our uniform supplier, Noone Imagewear. Shirts are available instore only as student names are checked against our database.
  • Program surcharge – Families are asked to pay a $100 program fee to cover additional resources associated with the STEM Academy program.
  • BYOD – Students in years 7-10 are asked to participate in the ‘Bring Your Own Device’ (BYOD) program to ensure all students have access to required software.

 

2027 Enrolment & Expression of Interest (EOI)

We invite prospective families of high-achieving students to apply for the program. We accept expressions of interest on an ongoing basis for all interested students in years 5-10.
Acceptance in one year does not guarantee acceptance in subsequent years.
How to Apply
To express your interest and ensure you receive crucial updates regarding the mandatory academic testing timeline, please submit the form below.
Contact Us
For further information, please contact our admissions team:

  • Phone: 03 9974 5300
  • Email: STEMacademy@thegrange.vic.edu.au