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The 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 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 program English Bridging programs Study programs are tailored to meet the needs of each individual student. The Department 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 Department is 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

International Education Unit
ACT Department of Education and Training
PO Box 158
Canberra ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA

Phone (Business Hours): + 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 Education Capital - Education in Canberra

Apply to study in the ACT as an International Student

Short Term Application Forms

2012 Application Form  (110kb)
2012 Application Form (Print Version)  (316kb)

Long Term Application Forms

2012 Application Form  (296kb)
2012 Application Form (Print Version)  (81kb)

Enrolment of Non-Australian Citizens or Non-Permanent Residents in ACT Public Schools – Step by Step Process

Non-Australian citizens or non-permanent residents may enrol in ACT public schools, subject to certain conditions, which may include the payment of international student tuition fees. Some temporary visa holders may be eligible for a fee waiver. Please refer to the Enrolment Procedures for Temporary Visa Holders – Fact Sheet, to determine if you are eligible to apply for a fee waiver. For further information and background, please refer to the Enrolment of Temporary Visa Holder – Charing Policy.
If your visa subclass is on the Fact Sheet, please submit the documentation listed under your visa subclass by emailing ieu@act.gov.au or by fax on +61 2 62059239. Please ensure you provide your contact details, your residential address and the nominated school of enrolment.
If your visa subclass is not on the Fact Sheet, or if your application for fee waiver is unsuccessful, you will be required to pay international student tuition fees. Please complete and forward the 2011 Application Form for Dependants of Temporary Residents to ieu@act.gov.au or fax on +61 2 62059239.
Once your application is finalised the nominated school will be notified of your child’s status as an international fee paying student or fee exempt. The school will follow their enrolment process and may have additional requirements prior to enrolling your child in school. Please note that fee exempt students are only exempted from international student tuition fees, any other payments required by the school still apply.
For enrolment of dependants of temporary resident visa holders with a disability, please refer to Conditions of Enrolment and Admission in ACT Public Schools for Non-Australian Citizens or Non-Permanent Residents for further information.
The International Education Unit of the Education and Training Directorate accepts payment via credit card, eftpos, telegraphic transfer or bank cheque. Please allow sufficient time for bank cheques to clear.

2012 Application Form for Dependents of Temporary Residents  (260kb)
2012 Application Form for Dependents of Temporary Residents (Print Version)  (66kb)

Policies and Guidelines

International Fee Paying Students  (230kb)

International Secondary Student Exchange Programs  (222kb)

Study Tours and Programs for International Visitors  (226kb)

Enrolment of Non-Australian Citizens or Non Permanent Residents - Charging Policy  (225kb)

International Students Enrolment Process

International Students Pre-Departure Guide (5mb)

Homestay Guidelines for International Students (70kb)

Procedures & Guidelines for the Implementation of the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students by the ACT Department of Education and Training (70kb)

Critical Incident Management Guidelines (68kb)

Agents used by ACT Department of Education and Training  (95kb)