NSW: International Student Program Fees
| Tuition fees per student per year | Fee |
| Years 7 to 10 (Junior secondary) | A$14,800 |
| Years 11 and 12 (Senior secondary) | A$16,600 |
| Intensive English Centre | A$8,900 for two terms |
| Sibling/Regional discounted tuition | Fee |
| Years 7 to 10 (Junior secondary) | A$13,320 |
| Years 11 and 12 (Senior secondary) | A$14,940 |
| Intensive English Centre | A$8,010 for two terms |
NSW: English Requirements
Students applying for direct entry into junior high school (Years 7-10) must provide:
- an IELTS result (general or academic) of 5.0 with no individual band below 4.5, or an equivalent result in an another English language test such as TOEF iBT, AEAS, Eiken or CEFR
- evidence of studying for a minimum of two years at a school where all subjects, except languages, were taught in English.
Students applying for direct entry into senior high school (Year 11) must provide:
- an IELTS result (general or academic) of 5.5 with no individual band below 5.0, or an equivalent result in an another English language test such as TOEFL iBT, AEAS, Eiken or CEFR
- evidence of studying for a minimum of two years at a school where all subjects, except languages, were taught in English.
When to Apply
Government schools are very popular, so we recommend applying at least 1 year beforehand. There are also limitations on when senior Secondary students can start:
Junior school
High school applicants for Years 7-10 can enrol from Term 1 to Term 4.
Senior high school
Senior high school applicants for Year 11 must enroll in Term 1 or Term 2 only. It is the government’s recommendation to enrol in Year 11 in January to ensure you have the most amount of time to learn the Preliminary HSC curriculum.
School Rankings
Many parents are looking for strong academic performance when they select a secondary school for their children. This comparison is generally made based on school rankings in the HSC.
What are secondary school rankings?
These school rankings are determined based on the percentage of exams sat that achieved 90+ in the Higher School Certificate, which is taken in Year 12 at the end of the secondary school.
How do I know which school is best for our situation?
You can look at each school’s website or contact us for more information.
These schools are all in various, different locations, so consider which area you would prefer.
Certain schools also have specialisations – e.g. East Hill Girls Technology High School, Northmead Creative Arts High School, The Hills Sports High School – which may be more suited to your child.Post navigation
