International Students in Schools

There are over 150 Victorian Government schools accredited to deliver programs to fee paying international students (students holding a subclass 571 visa), and a further 400 Victorian Government schools registered to deliver programs to the dependants of overseas fee paying students and temporary residents (excluding subclass 571 visa holders).

The accreditation and registration process seeks to ensure that international students receive a high quality education experience through a high level of support and care in a safe, welcoming and engaging learning environment.

The International Education Division of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development has established a Quality Assurance Framework, including a set of Quality Standards which provide schools with a policy framework for the delivery of high quality programs to international students.

Please refer to the International Student Program Quality Standards for schools, the School Resource Kit and the IELP Guidelines and Guide for further information.

Applications from international students are handled by the International Education Division of the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

To identify overseas students required to pay fees and those eligible for fee exemptions, see:  Student Fees and Exemptions (PDF - 162Kb)

Enquiries relating to Overseas Students should be directed to the International Education Division, phone +61 3 9637 2900 or email international@education.vic.gov.au

Enquiries relating to dependants of Permanent Residents should be directed to the Office for Government School Education, phone +61 3 9637 2135 or email ESL@edumail.vic.gov.au

For a copy of the Ministerial Order that specifies the fees to be paid by or on behalf of overseas students enrolled at a government school for the instruction and educational and related services provided to the overseas student for the school year, see: Ministerial Order No. 512: Fees for International Students (PDF - 1.1Mb)

International Student Program

School Resource Kit

International Student Program School Resource Kit - provides comprehensive information to Victorian Government schools about policies, procedures and guidelines relating to their international student program.

International Student Coordinator Professional Learning Program

International Student Coordinator Professional Learning Program -  provides information and links to the ISC Professional Learning Program aimed at increasing the capacity of International Student Coordinators in Victorian Government schools.

Intensive English Language Program Guide and Guidelines

IELP Guide and Guidelines - provides comprehensive information to Victorian Government schools to support the establishment and provision of Intensive English Language Programs to international students.

School accreditation and registration to enrol international students

School accreditation and re-accreditation

Victorian Government schools delivering programs to fee paying international students holding a subclass 571 student visa require accreditation.

For more information, see: School Accreditation and Re-accreditation

School registration

Victorian Government schools delivering programs to the dependants of overseas fee paying students and temporary residents (excluding 571 Visa holders) require registration.

For more, see School Registration