In 1997, Beaconhills became the first school in Victoria to establish an on-campus, specialised Year 9 program.

Year 9 is a time when students begin to explore their world view and personal identity. Our program gives students the best framework to help develop their personal and academic skills.
The sustainably-built Year 9 centres are multimedia-rich places of learning, staffed by teachers with special skills in teaching Year 9 students.

The program encompasses the six Learning That Matters pillars in and out of the classroom, a holistic approach to curriculum that emphasises the skills, understanding and behaviours essential for our students’ futures.

Each student is supported by a Learning Mentor who is their daily point of contact and guide throughout the year.

The school week is broken into four academic days and one Experiential Learning Day. The core academic disciplines of English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Languages (French or Japanese) and Physical Education usually take place at school, while experiential learning may be off campus and involve a range of activities. Students also undertake one elective per semester.