WHO IS THIS VISA FOR
This visa is designed for international students applying to study in Australia and whose main course of study is a primary school course, a secondary school course, including junior and senior secondary or an approved secondary school exchange program.
Australia has two categories of schools in Australia
- PUBLIC (government funded)
- PRIVATE
Schooling in Australia begins with a preparatory year followed by 12 years of primary and secondary school.
WHAT THIS VISA WILL LET YOU DO
- live and study in Australia
- eligible dependant family members can accompany you to Australia
- you can work up to 20 hours per week while your course is in session and unlimited hours during scheduled course breaks.
- your family members can work up to 20 hours per week provided you have commenced your course of study in Australia.
- your partner can study in Australia for up to three months
BASIC CRITERIA TO SATISFY
- you are enrolled in a registered course
- you have adequate English language ability
- you have the financial means to support yourself
- you have appropriate overseas student health insurance cover during your stay in Australia and where you are under 18, toshow that there are acceptable arrangements for your accommodation, support and general welfare