Standard Application
The Standard application is for students who are applying for, or hold, a subclass 500 Student – Schools visa and wish to study at a Victorian government school for greater than 12 months.
For example, junior secondary school and senior secondary school (Years 11 and 12 - Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)). Students must be aged 15 years and over to choose homestay accommodation, see: Accomodation and Homestay.
- Read the Terms, Conditions and Policies: Standard Application Written Agreement (PDF, 327.79 KB)
- Apply for school enrolment via an accredited education agent
- Receive your application acceptance email (department and school processing time: approximately 2-3 days from application submission)
- Receive your Letter of Offer and Written Agreement (department and school processing time: approximately 1-2 weeks from submission of complete application with all required supporting documents. This timeframe excludes school holiday periods and may be longer for applicants requiring Genuine Student screening)
- Return a copy of the Written Agreement signed by the parents / legal guardian (and the student if aged 18 years and over) by the due date
- Receive an invoice (department and school processing time: 1 week from submission of signed written agreement)
- Pay your invoice by the due date
- Receive your Confirmation of Enrolment Letter. If you have requested the department to arrange your accommodation, i.e. homestay, you will also receive your Confirmation of Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) Letter (department and school processing time: 1 week from correctly entered payment as per invoice instructions)
- Submit your visa application to the Australian Department of Home Affairs (visa processing times: please contact Department of Home Affairs)
- Homestay accommodation students must provide the department with arrival details at least two weeks prior to the welfare commencement date specified on the CAAW.
For more information on fees, see: Standard tuition fees
