Schooling for children

Children between 5 and 15 whose parents are here on a student visa are required to pay full fees at the school which they attend. This however does not apply to children whose parents are recipients of an Australian Government-funded scholarship or to dependants of students who are completing a Masters by research or a research doctorate program.

Please check the Department of Education's website for the most up-to-date information on schooling fees for dependants of international students.

Dependant children of international students studying at Deakin University can study in both government and non-government schools.

For school placement information, international students can contact either:

International Student Program Unit, Department of Education and Training
Tel: 9651 3700
Fax: 9651 3981
overseas.students@edumail.vic.gov.au; or
the schools in the suburb where they intend to live, who will assist them with their child's enrolment.

International students can find out more information on government and non-government schools from the International Division of the Department of Education and Training (Victoria) .

Fees charged by non-government schools vary and international students need to contact the respective schools for specific details.

Requests for documentation

International students who require documentation to assist them in applying for visas for their spouse/children to come to Australia should visit a Deakin International office on their campus.