Kardinia International College, an independent, K to 12 co-education school is situated on a single Geelong campus. The student population is both local and international, the latter being accommodated through the College homestay programme. The College offers the Victorian Certificate of Education and the International Baccalaureate PYP and Diploma Programmes. Year 9 students have the opportunity to spend a term at Chiang Mai, Thailand. The College remains at the forefront of innovation in education while maintaining the individual as the focal point of the learning environment. The motto of the College, 'Wisdom leads to Respect and Friendship', is the inspiration of all College activity. The College aims to develop the intellectual, emotional, spiritual and physical dimensions of each individual. The learning environment fosters not only academic success but also gives rise to a wisdom and understanding that provides a foundation for an all pervasive ethos of respect and friendship. In this way Kardinia International College endeavours to be a symbol of hope for the world as a place of quality learning and personal development where people from every corner of the earth would feel welcome. This is both the privilege and the challenge of Kardinia International College.