The requirement to pay international student tuition fees depends on the student's visa subclass and category. To determine if international student tuition fees are payable, see: International Student Visa Fee Table.

Standard Tuition Fees

School level Grade / Year Level Annual Fee (AUD)
Primary Prep - Grade 6 $16,000
Junior Secondary Years 7 - 10 $19,600
Senior Secondary Years 11 - 12 $22,000
Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School  
Junior Secondary Years 7 - 10 $26,600
Senior Secondary Years 11 - 12 $29,850

Non-Tuition Fees

The following fees may be charged in relation to a student’s enrolment, if applicable.

FeeAnnual Fee (AUD)
Application Fee$300
Arrival Support Fee*$220
Accommodation Placement Fee*$352
School Transfer Fee$750
Enrolment Amendment Fee$300
Default Administration Fee$500
Refund Administration Fee$500
Homestay Fee**$370 - $500 per week
VET-related material fees$60 - $950 per subject
School uniforms$600 - $1,200 every 1-2 years
School camps$400 - $1,000 per annum
School excursions$50 - $250 per annum
Textbooks / stationery$400 - $700 per annum
Electronic device costs$500 - $1,500 every 2-3 years
VCE and VCE VM exam fees$80 - $500 per annum

Overseas Student Health Cover

International students are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) in place for the duration of their visa before arriving in Australia. Prices will vary depending on the OSHC provider. As a guide, Medibank Private OSHC fees start at $675.00* annually.

Vocational Education and Training material costs

Once a secondary student commences, they may elect to study a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Vocational Education and Training (VET) subject or the VCE Vocational Major (VM) which includes VET subjects. VET subjects may incur additional tuition fees ranging from $49 to $1,739 per subject, per annum.

In addition, VET non-tuition material fees ranging from $60 to $950 per subject, per annum may be applicable. All fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. VET fees are not reflected in the estimated course tuition fees above. The school will inform the student and their family of any additional VET fees before the student commences a VET subject

Important tuition fee information

Tuition fees and other charges are subject to change and may vary from year to year. Any increase in fees during the period of study will apply to new and continuing students. Students who study in an onsite English Language Centre at a Victorian government school pay the same tuition fees as set out above.

Standard annual tuition fees cover the cost of education, welfare and wellbeing services.

During the school year, students may not attend school on some days, for example, due to public holidays, curriculum and planning days, exam preparation and exams, and other end-of-year activities.

Students in senior year levels may finish school several weeks early because of exams. Alternative school programs are available during this time. Students should ask the school about these programs if they are not notified.

Tuition fees are not eligible to be refunded for these days or weeks.

* Goods and services tax (GST) inclusive.
** Please note the homestay fee charged by schools within the prescribed range is determined by the homestay selected and the location.

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

Tuition Fees - Year 9

Term School Weeks Tuition Fees Homestay Weeks Indicative Homestay FeesTotal
110$4,780.4912$5,040.00$9,820.49
210$4,780.4912$5,040.00$9,820.49
310$4,780.4912$5,040.00$9,820.49
411$5,258.5413$5,460.00$10,718.54
1 & 220$9,560.9824$10,080.00$19,640.98
2 & 320$9,560.9824$10,080.00$19,640.98
3 & 421$10,039.0225$10,500.00$20,539.02
1-441$19,600.0049$20,580.00$40,180.00

Tuition Fees - Year 10

Term School Weeks Tuition Fees Homestay Weeks Indicative Homestay FeesTotal
110$4,780.4912$5,040.00$9,820.49
210$4,780.4912$5,040.00$9,820.49
310$4,780.4912$5,040.00$9,820.49
48$3,824.3910$4,200.00$8,024.39
1 & 220$9,560.9824$10,080.00$19,640.98
2 & 320$9,560.9824$10,080.00$19,640.98
3 & 418$8,604.8822$9,240.00$17,844.88
1-438$18,165.8546$19,320.00$37,485.85

Tuition Fees - Years 11 & 12

Term School Weeks Tuition Fees Homestay Weeks Indicative Homestay FeesTotal
1105,365.85 12$5,040.00$10,405.85
2105,365.85 12$5,040.00$10,405.85
3105,365.85 12$5,040.00$10,405.85
473,756.10 9$3,780.00$7,536.10
1 & 22010,731.71 24$10,080.00$20,811.71
2 & 32010,731.71 24$10,080.00$20,811.71
3 & 4179,121.95 21$8,820.00$17,941.95
1-43719,853.66 45$18,900.00$38,753.66

Non-Tuition Fees

The following fees may be charged in relation to a student’s enrolment, if applicable.

FeeAnnual Fee (AUD)
Application Fee$300
Arrival Support Fee*$220
Accommodation Placement Fee*$352
School Transfer Fee$750
Enrolment Amendment Fee$300
Default Administration Fee$500
Refund Administration Fee$500
Homestay Fee**$370 - $500 per week
VET-related material fees$60 - $950 per subject
School uniforms$600 - $1,200 every 1-2 years
School camps$400 - $1,000 per annum
School excursions$50 - $250 per annum
Textbooks / stationery$400 - $700 per annum
Electronic device costs$500 - $1,500 every 2-3 years
VCE and VCE VM exam fees$80 - $500 per annum

Overseas Student Health Cover

International students are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) in place for the duration of their visa before arriving in Australia. Prices will vary depending on the OSHC provider. As a guide, Medibank Private OSHC fees start at $675.00* annually.

Vocational Education and Training material costs

Once a secondary student commences, they may elect to study a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Vocational Education and Training (VET) subject or the VCE Vocational Major (VM) which includes VET subjects. VET subjects may incur additional tuition fees ranging from $49 to $1,739 per subject, per annum.

In addition, VET non-tuition material fees ranging from $60 to $950 per subject, per annum may be applicable. All fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. VET fees are not reflected in the estimated course tuition fees above. The school will inform the student and their family of any additional VET fees before the student commences a VET subject

Important tuition fee information

Tuition fees and other charges are subject to change and may vary from year to year. Any increase in fees during the period of study will apply to new and continuing students. Students who study in an onsite English Language Centre at a Victorian government school pay the same tuition fees as set out above.

Study abroad tuition fees are charged each term to cover the cost of education, welfare and wellbeing services.

During the school year, students may not attend school on some days, for example, due to public holidays, curriculum and planning days, exam preparation and exams, and other end-of-year activities.

Tuition fees are not eligible to be refunded for these days or weeks.

Term 4 study abroad end dates

Study abroad students in Years 10 to 12 finish school earlier than local and other international students. This is because they do not take part in exam preparation and exams.

Study abroad students who want to stay until the end of Term 4 to take part in exam preparation and exams must discuss this with the department when they apply. Extensions requested after enrolment may not be possible.

* Goods and services tax (GST) inclusive.
** Please note the homestay fee charged by schools within the prescribed range is determined by the homestay selected and the location.

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

Temporary Tuition Fees

Visitor Students

Visitor Students fees are for students with a subclass 600, 601 or 651 visitor visa who are seeking to study for up to 12 weeks only. These students are charged fees per week, with a minimum charge of 4 weeks.

Weeks Primary School
(Prep–6)
Secondary School (Years 7–12)
1N/AN/A
2N/AN/A
3N/AN/A
4$1,640$2,160
5$2,050$2,700
6$2,460$3,240
7$2,870$3,780
8$3,280$4,320
9$3,690$4,860
10$4,100$5,400
11$4,510$5,940
12$4,920$6,480

Important visitor student tuition fee information

Visitor student tuition fees are charged based on the number of weeks of study, with a minimum charge of 4 weeks.

During the school year, students may not attend school on some days, for example, due to public holidays, curriculum and planning days, exam preparation and exams, and other end-of-year activities.

Students in senior year levels may finish school several weeks early because of exams. Alternative school programs are available during this time. Students should ask the school about these programs if they are not notified.

Tuition fees are not eligible to be refunded for these days or weeks.

Temporary Students

Temporary Student fees are for students with any visa other than a subclass 500 student visa, dependant visa or those who will apply for another visa after their subclass 600, 601 or 651 visitor visa.

School levelGrade / Year LevelAnnual Fee (AUD)
PrimaryPrep - Grade 6$16,000
Junior SecondaryYears 7 - 10$19,600
Senior SecondaryYears 11 - 12$22,000
English Language Centre (ELC)Prep - Year 12$22,000

Students on a bridging visa waiting for the outcome of a new visa application are classified as Temporary Students and are charged fees per semester.

Non-Tuition Fees

The following fees may be charged in relation to a student’s enrolment, if applicable.

FeeAnnual Fee (AUD)
Application Fee$300
School Transfer Fee$750
Enrolment Amendment Fee$300
Default Administration Fee$500
Refund Administration Fee$500
VET-related material fees$60 - $950 per subject
School uniforms$600 - $1,200 every 1-2 years
School camps$400 - $1,000 per annum
School excursions$50 - $250 per annum
Textbooks / stationery$400 - $700 per annum
Electronic device costs$500 - $1,500 every 2-3 years
VCE and VCE VM exam fees$80 - $500 per annum

Vocational Education and Training material costs

Once a secondary student commences, they may elect to study a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Vocational Education and Training (VET) subject or the VCE Vocational Major (VM) which includes VET subjects. VET subjects may incur additional tuition fees ranging from $49 to $1,739 per subject, per annum.

In addition, VET non-tuition material fees ranging from $60 to $950 per subject, per annum may be applicable. All fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. VET fees are not reflected in the estimated course tuition fees above. The school will inform the student and their family of any additional VET fees before the student commences a VET subject

Important temporary student tuition fee information

Tuition fees and other charges are subject to change and may vary from year to year. Any increase in fees during the period of study will apply to new and continuing students. Students who study in an onsite English Language Centre at a Victorian government school pay the same tuition fees as set out above.

Temporary annual tuition fees cover the cost of education, welfare and wellbeing services.

During the school year, students may not attend school on some days, for example, due to public holidays, curriculum and planning days, exam preparation and exams, and other end-of-year activities.

Students in senior year levels may finish school several weeks early because of exams. Alternative school programs are available during this time. Students should ask the school about these programs if they are not notified.

Tuition fees are not eligible to be refunded for these days or weeks.

Dependant Tuition Fees

School LevelGrades Annual Fee (AUD)
Primary Prep-Grade 6 $13,600
Junior Secondary Years 7-10 $16,660
Senior Secondary Years 11-12 $18,700

Non-Tuition Fees

The following fees may be charged in relation to a student’s enrolment, if applicable.

FeeAnnual Fee (AUD)
Application Fee$300
School Transfer Fee$750
Enrolment Amendment Fee$300
Default Administration Fee$500
Refund Administration Fee$500
VET-related material fees$60 - $950 per subject
School uniforms$600 - $1,200 every 1-2 years
School camps$400 - $1,000 per annum
School excursions$50 - $250 per annum
Textbooks / stationery$400 - $700 per annum
Electronic device costs$500 - $1,500 every 2-3 years
VCE and VCE VM exam fees$80 - $500 per annum

Vocational Education and Training material costs

Once a secondary student commences, they may elect to study a Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Vocational Education and Training (VET) subject or the VCE Vocational Major (VM) which includes VET subjects. VET subjects may incur additional tuition fees ranging from $49 to $1,739 per subject, per annum.

In addition, VET non-tuition material fees ranging from $60 to $950 per subject, per annum may be applicable. All fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change. VET fees are not reflected in the estimated course tuition fees above. The school will inform the student and their family of any additional VET fees before the student commences a VET subject

Important tuition fee information

Tuition fees and other charges are subject to change and may vary from year to year. Any increase in fees during the period of study will apply to new and continuing students. Students who study in an onsite English Language Centre at a Victorian government school pay the same tuition fees as set out above.

Dependant annual tuition fees cover the cost of education, welfare and wellbeing services.

During the school year, students may not attend school on some days, for example, due to public holidays, curriculum and planning days, exam preparation and exams, and other end-of-year activities.

Students in senior year levels may finish school several weeks early because of exams. Alternative school programs are available during this time. Students should ask the school about these programs if they are not notified.

Tuition fees are not eligible to be refunded for these days or weeks.

* Goods and services tax (GST) inclusive.
** Please note the homestay fee charged by schools within the prescribed range is determined by the homestay selected and the location.

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