Study Tours

Study tours are for short-term students to learn and discover in classrooms and educational tourism destinations in Melbourne and Victoria, Australia.

Study tours in Melbourne and Victoria are engaging, practical and rewarding learning experiences for students in primary and secondary school. They can be from 1 day to 4 weeks in length and welcome groups of 10 to 20 overseas students.

Study themes may include science and technology, environmental sustainability, animal conservation, performing and visual arts, leadership, and sport.

Each study tour is an exciting opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge through tailored lessons, English as an additional language (EAL) classes, and excursions to tourist and cultural destinations like zoos, museums, galleries, and more.

Why Melbourne and Victoria?

Melbourne and Victoria, Australia are renowned world-leading education destinations where overseas students learn in new and exciting ways. Each study tour is an educational journey towards:

Study tour programs

Victorian government school study tours

Overseas students can gain English language confidence, experience creative teaching methods, study in state-of-the-art facilities and take part in 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.

Benefits include:

• improved English language skills
• increased intercultural understanding
• enhanced self-confidence
• experience classroom learning in Australia’s best student city and Education State.

Example study tour schedule

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. 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. Accompanying tour leaders do not pay study tour fees.

Accommodation and supervision: Study tour accompanying adults are responsible for all accommodation and supervision. Homestay accommodation may be included depending on choice of school and local availability. Students seeking homestays should discuss with their study tour operator in advance and request homestay accommodation when applying.

More information about school education

For more general information about primary and secondary schooling, see:

• Primary school overview
• Secondary school overview

Victorian educational tourism study tours

Overseas students can learn real-world knowledge and skills at educational and tourist destinations.

Creative Conservation

Creative conservation study tours provide overseas students, aged 14 – 16, hands-on learning about sustainability, innovation, design thinking, ecological management, conservation and biodiversity.

The education theme gives students science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning opportunities in a fun and engaging real-world environment. For example, students can learn about native Australian animals or solve conservation problems designed to their age and development. This helps build knowledge in science, geography, and sustainability, while also improving cross-cultural understanding and English skills.

Each study tour program is unique and tailored to the group's interests. Educational tourist destinations include:

• Healesville Sanctuary
• Melbourne Zoo
• Science Gallery Melbourne
• Cranbourne Botanic Gardens.

Classes are led by qualified experts and provide an opportunity to learn about Australia’s native wildlife and global conservation.

Benefits include:

• improved knowledge in science, geography or environmental sustainability
• enhanced English language skills
• increased intercultural understanding
• unique, hands-on experience learning in Australia’s best student city and Education State.

Example study tour schedule

Creative Conservation does not include learning onsite at a Victorian government school or with local students, and homestay accommodation.

Requirements

Students: Secondary school students aged 13 to 16 years old.

Duration: One to 4 days.

Availability: Study tours can be hosted at any time in the year provided a successful application is received 3 months in advance.

Group sizes: From 10 to 20 participants. 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. Accompanying tour leaders do not pay study tour fees.

Accommodation and supervision: Study tour accompanying adults are responsible for all accommodation and supervision.

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

• Step 1: Contact an accredited Study Tour Operator (DOCX, 68.75 KB). Only study tour operators accredited by the department can facilitate study tours in Victorian government schools
• Step 2: Discuss your preferred host school and your study tour timing and duration
• Step 3: 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