Standard secondary school students are aged between 12 and 20 years old and study Years 7 to 12 (total duration up to 6 years).
Standard secondary school applications include:
For more information on how to apply for this application type, see the Application Process.
All school students must be of an appropriate age for the entry level for their school course, regardless of their country of citizenship. To be granted a visa for school studies, the student must meet the below Migration Regulations 1994.
Entry level and upper age limits
Secondary school students must have a good level of English language skills prior to commencing their course of study.
To meet the minimum English language requirements for secondary school students, a student must provide documented evidence that the student has:
| Years 7, 8, 9 | Year 10 | Year 11, 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS or IELTS indicator** | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| AEAS | 46-56 | 57-66 | 67 and above |
| TOEFL iBT or Special Home Edition** | 35-45 | 46-59 | 60-78 |
| TOEFL Essentials | 5.75 | 5.75 | 7.5 |
| EIKEN | Grade 3 | Grade 3 | Grade 2A |
| iDAT | 60-70% | 60-70% | 70-80% |
| PTE academic | 29-36 | 36-46 | 47 and above |
| Cambridge B2 for schools | 154-162 | 162-168 | 169 and above |
| English-taught students | Student has been taught at school where English is the primary language of instruction for at least 2 years | ||
| Successful completion of English language program | If the above requirements cannot be met, applicants can choose to undertake one of the following to meet their English language requirements:
The duration of English language provision will normally be 20 or 21 weeks (two terms), depending on when the student commences the school year. | ||
Students must have achieved at least 60% on average in each core academic subject they have studied over the past 2 years. Core subjects include:
Please contact international@education.vic.gov.au for further information.
Four accommodation options are available for international students depending on your age and availability:
Students aged under 15 years must live with a parent, legal guardian or DHA approved relative (selection Option 1 or 2).
Students aged 15 and older may choose any of the four available options.
Parent-nominated homestay or school-arranged homestay accommodation must be approved by the host school. Before Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) is issued, the Accommodation Placement Fee must also be paid.
Students must be aged 15 years and over to choose homestay accommodation, see: Accommodation and Homestay.
Prior to submitting an application, applicants should check the age, welfare and accommodation requirements specified on the DHA website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Standard students must choose an accredited Victorian government school, see:
Please nominate approximately 6 government schools in your application due to enrolment capacity limitations.
