Victorian education provider study tours
Overseas students can learn real-world knowledge and skills at educational destinations.
Creative Conservation
The Creative Conservation study tour provides overseas students, aged 13 – 16 (Years 7-10), hands-on learning about sustainability, innovation, design thinking, ecological management, conservation and biodiversity. This set 4-day program occurs at the following locations:
- Day 1: Healesville Sanctuary
- Day 2: Melbourne Zoo
- Day 3: Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne
- Day 4: Science Gallery Melbourne.
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 day is 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
Study tours take place on 4 consecutive days Tuesday to Friday.
| Morning to Afternoon | Days |
|---|
Arrive in Melbourne |
Healesville Sanctuary | 1 |
Melbourne Zoo | 2 |
| Royal Botanic Gardens Cranbourne | 3 |
| Science Gallery Melbourne | 4 |
Depart Melbourne | |
Creative Conservation does not include learning onsite at a Victorian government school or with local students, and homestay accommodation. Students may request to add a study tour at a Victorian government school as part of overall study tours program in Victoria. Please discuss with your study tour operator.
Requirements
Students: Secondary school students aged 13 to 16 years old (Years 7-10).
Duration: 4 days.
Availability: Study tours are hosted at specific months in the year. Indicative dates are listed below:
- 2026: 14 – 17 July and 6 – 9 October
- 2027: 9 – 12 February, 20 – 23 April and 20 – 23 July
Group sizes: From 20 to 50 participants. Participants must hold a valid visitor (tourist) visa (subclass 600).
Tour leaders: Study tour groups must have 2 accompanying adults per each group of 20 students who hold a current Working with Children Check or their overseas equivalent. An accompanying tour leader is free per 10 students.
Accommodation and supervision: Study tour operators are responsible for arranging all accommodation and supervision.
