International Education
The International Education Unit (IEU), ACT Department of Education and Training promotes academic excellence and provides cultural enrichment and quality caring specifically designed to meet the needs of international students.
Contacts
Why Canberra?
FAQs
Apply to study in the ACT as an International Student.
The programs developed by IEU for international students include:
- Primary Schooling from Kindergarten to Year 6
- Secondary Schooling from Year 7 to Year 12
- Short term study tours for both adult and students
- Summer and Winter School programs
- Year Abroad programs
- Elite Golf programs
- Elite Sports programs
- Elite Music programs
- Elite Dance programs
- English Bridging programs
Study programs are tailored to meet the needs of each individual student.
The IEU provides a range of support services which include:
- pre-arrival information on courses
- help in finding accommodation
- airport reception
- intensive English language courses
- sporting and recreational programs
- monitoring of academic progress
- counselling on school and university subject and course choice
- career advice
- health and welfare service advice
- 24 hour access to Departmental officers
- frequent reporting to parents
- interpretation services
The staff of the IEU are committed to the provision of total quality customer service. The excellence of the education package provided to international students is demonstrated in the huge numbers of students who gain access to universities after completing Year 12.
Contacts
If you are interested in any of the programs or services we provide, please contact:International Education Unit
ACT Department of Education and Training
PO Box 158
Canberra ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
Phone (B/H): + 61 2 6205 9176
Mobile: +61 0411 475 740 (Emergency after hours contact)
Fax: +61 2 6205 9239
Email: ieu@act.gov.au
Why Canberra?
Canberra is:
- a safe, friendly, attractive, convenient and multi-cultural environment in which to study and live.
- the home of a government school system noted for its excellence due to the wide range of high standard programs conducted in a caring and supportive environment
- one of the safest cities in the world.
- the provider of the best of both city and country living, offering world class sporting, recreation and leisure facilities, attractive scenery, a range of tourist attractions and a vibrant and diverse industry base.
Find out more about Canberra and Australia by visiting these great Internet sites!
Live in Canberra 
My Travel Guide to Australia
Canberra Tourism and Events Corporation Website
Canberra- In Brief
About Australia Website- The ACT
Apply to study in the ACT as an International Student
2008 Short Term Application Form 
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