The historic Longerenong College is one of Australia's leading tertiary education institutions specialising in agriculture and land management.
We were established in 1889 by the Agricultural Education Committee with an intake of just 20 students. The original course was aimed at farmers' sons who needed the equivalent of high school sophomore year to enrol. Examinations were held on Saturday mornings, with farm work and classes usually held in the evenings and weekends. With a strict 10pm 'lights out' rule, no drinking allowed on the grounds and compulsory chapel attendance, students would eagerly await the monthly dances, when a large group of girls would arrive from Horsham.
The school's visa assessment level determines the risk level for students applying for a visa and is a significant reference.
For example, if a school's visa assessment level is 2, the applicant will face more restrictions and be required to provide more written evidence, such as proof of language proficiency and financial capacity.
