Study Abroad Application

Study Abroad Application

The Study Abroad application is for students who are applying for, or hold, a student visa (subclass 500) schools and want to study abroad at a Victorian government secondary school for a 3, 6, 9 or 12 month period (short term study). The Study Abroad program offers middle and senior secondary school international students an opportunity to experience Australian culture and lifestyle, along with a mix of academic and extra-curricular classes, see Study Abroad Program.

Students must be aged 15 years and over to choose homestay accommodation, see: Accommodation and Homestay.

The application process is outlined below.

1. Read the Terms, Conditions and Policies: Study Abroad Application Written Agreement (PDF, 328.71 KB)
2. Apply for school enrolment via an accredited education agent
3. Receive your application acceptance email (department and school processing time: approximately 2-3 days from application submission)
4. 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)
5. 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
6. Receive an invoice (department and school processing time: 1 week from submission of signed written agreement)
7. Pay your invoice by the due date
8. 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)
9. Submit your visa application to the Australian Department of Home Affairs (visa processing times: please contact Department of Home Affairs)
10. 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: Study Abroad tuition fees

Overseas Student Health Cover

It is a requirement of the student visa (subclass 500) schools to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while in Australia. Please refer to the Accommodation and Welfare Policy of the Standard Application Form (PDF, 646.28 KB) for more information.

The department can arrange OSHC to be provided by Medibank. For information on the Medibank OSHC prices and policy details, please refer to the Medibank Private Health Insurance website.

If you do not want the department to arrange OSHC, the student’s parent or guardian is responsible for purchasing OSHC for the duration of the student’s stay in Australia. Evidence of OSHC must be provided to the department prior to the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) being issued.

CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education, 00861K

CRICOS course names and codes: Primary (Prep to Year 6), 019047G; Secondary (7-12), 019048F; Victorian College of the Arts Secondary Course (7-12), 028651A