| Standard application | Study Abroad application | Dependant application | Temporary application | |
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| Study period | More than 12 months | 3, 6, 9 or 12 months | Usually more than 12 months (depending on their parent’s tertiary visa study period) | Short term study up to 12 weeks |
| Visa type | Student visa (subclass 500) schools | School-aged children listed on their parent’s tertiary education visa Student visa (subclass 500)
| Visitor (tourist) visa (subclass 600) | |
| Choosing a school | Students who wish to stay with a homestay family (local family near the school) can do so by filtering in the school search function Find an international student school | You must choose a school within the local community of your address in Victoria. Use the Find my School search function. | ||
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| Start date | Must start first week of the school term | Can start any Monday in the school year | Can start any Monday in the school year | |
