Schools engagement
We work with schools to run activities on campus and in the classroom, helping your students explore higher education and what’s possible at Federation.
Information for high school teachers
Experience our campuses
Students join immersive on-campus camps in Ballarat and Gippsland, exploring study options and what it’s like to live and learn at Federation.
Students tour the Gippsland campus and experience a day in the life of a university student.
We run school programs through our Aboriginal Education Centre, with on-campus opportunities from year 6 through to year 12.
Post Office Gallery
Our Post Office Gallery in Ballarat offers unique education programs for your students, including guided talks and behind-the-scenes insights into exhibitions.
Explore study and career pathways
Year 11 and 12 students
Students can study first-year university units as part of their VCE, boost their ATAR and get credit towards a future degree (for free).
Students can study first-year university units as part of their VCE, boost their ATAR and get credit towards a future degree (for free).
Years 10, 11 and 12 students in Gippsland
Students explore pathways into health careers through practical activities, real-life scenarios and opportunities to hear from industry professionals.
Students explore pathways into health careers through practical activities, real-life scenarios and opportunities to hear from industry professionals.
Year 11 and 12 students in Ballarat
Students explore immunology through interactive activities that build understanding of key concepts and how they apply in practice.
Students explore immunology through interactive activities that build understanding of key concepts and how they apply in practice.
Year 12 students in Ballarat
Senior lecturers in Exercise and Sports Science will lead students through hands-on lab activities aligned to VCE Unit 3.
Senior lecturers in Exercise and Sports Science will lead students through hands-on lab activities aligned to VCE Unit 3.
Year 9 and 10 students in Ballarat
Students explore STEM careers through the Science and Engineering Challenge.
Students explore STEM careers through the Science and Engineering Challenge.
Year 9 and 10 students in Ballarat and Wimmera
Students explore VET pathways by choosing an area of interest and gaining experience in the world of work.
Students explore VET pathways by choosing an area of interest and gaining experience in the world of work.
Invite us to your school
We can come to you. We visit high schools across Victoria, including regional and remote communities. Get in touch to organise interactive sessions to help your students better understand VTAC, explore pathway options, and prepare for a successful transition to further study.
Contact us
Interested in a school activity? Email us at student.recruitment@federation.edu.au to get started.