Study Tours

Study tours at Victorian government schools are rich and rewarding learning experiences. They provide groups of 10 to 20 overseas students with an exciting opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge through integrated lessons with local students, English as an Additional Language (EAL) classes, and excursions tailored to their interests. Study tour themes may include science and technology, performing and visual arts, leadership, and sport.

Why Victoria?

Victoria, Australia is a renowned international education destination where overseas students learn in new and challenging ways. Each study tour is an educational journey towards:

Study tour programs

Victorian study tours offer a distinct difference. Overseas students can gain English language confidence, experience creative teaching methods and modern school facilities as well as excursions to tourist destinations.

Each study tour program is unique and tailored to the group's interests. Each tour includes:

• school activities, including a welcoming ceremony and classes with Victorian students
• specialised EAL classes
• interactive and engaging excursions
• local student buddies who help students feel at ease
• a farewell ceremony celebrating students' successes.

Study tour requirements

Students: Primary and secondary school students aged 10 to 18 years old

Duration: one day to 4 weeks

Availability: Study tours are hosted during Victorian school terms

Group sizes: From 10 to 20 participants hosted by one school. Participants must hold a valid visitor (tourist) visa (subclass 600)

Tour leaders: Study tour groups must have 2 accompanying adults who hold a current Working with Children Check or their overseas equivalent.

How to Begin Your Journey

Prospective study tour participants must follow one of the below application pathways. Study tour students, parents, overseas teachers or operators must not contact a Victorian government school directly.

Application process for students, parents or overseas teachers

• Contact an accredited Study Tour Operator (DOCX, 64.88 KB). Please be advised that only study tour operators accredited by the department can facilitate study tours in Victorian government schools
• Discuss your preferred host school and your study tour timing and duration
• Choose one or more tour themes and create a tailored study program.

Application process for accredited study tour operators

• Email your study tour requests to study.tours@education.vic.gov.au

Application process for non-accredited study tour operators

• Email study.tours@education.vic.gov.au to express your interest in becoming an accredited study tour operator in the future. You will be added to our waiting list and notified if an accreditation round opens.

For further information on study tours please contact: study.tours@education.vic.gov.au