Melbourne Specialist International School is a school for students with special needs. MSIS prides itself in being inclusive. Students who come to MSIS have found it difficult to adapt to the educational and social demands of mainstream facilities. Some have unidentifiable learning disorders. MSIS develops its student’s individual capabilities through the delivery of a Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Programme. MSIS uses the disciplines of Dance, Music, Art, Drumming and Drama as the tool to teach students functional Numeracy, Literacy, Social Skills, Independent Living Skills and Pre-Vocational Skills. MSIS Programmes: 3 to 5 years – Pre Kindergarten 5 to 6 years – Kindergarten / Early Years 7 to 8 years – Foundation Year 1 8 to years – Foundation Year 2 10 to 13 years – Pathways Year 3 14 to 15 years - Pathways Year 4 16 to 18 years – Transition to Life Year 5 18 to 21 years – Transition to Life Year 6