International Students

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.

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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
• 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 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.

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