Temporary Residents

Who can enter the Temporary Residents Program?

The Temporary Residents Program is for:

• Visitor visa holders
• Dependents of international students
• Bridging visa holders
• Other temporary resident visa holders

Who cannot enter the Temporary Residents Program?

The Temporary Resident Program is not for:

• Groups of students who attend New South Wales schools on an advertised tour
• Students who enrol in NSW government schools on an international student visa (subclass 571P)

What is the Visitor Visa Program?

The Visitor Visa Program is for visitors to Australia who want their children to study at a NSW government school while they are in Australia.

How do children qualify to enrol as a Visitor Visa holder?

The Visitor Visa Program is for visitors to Australia who want their children to study at a NSW government school while they are in Australia.
In order to qualify, children must:

• Hold a visitor visa to Australia
• Be accompanied by their parents, or be staying with direct relatives who live in Australia:
  • Grandparents
  • Aunts
  • Uncles
  • Older brothers and sisters

Can groups of students enter the Temporary Residents Program?

No. Groups of students who wish to attend a NSW government school must apply through either the Study Tour Program or the International Students Program.

Which visas qualify for the Temporary Residents Program?

For details of visa subcategories that can support an application for enrolment, refer to the Schedule of Visa Subclasses and Conditions.
Please note: Student visa (subclass 571P) holders must enrol through the International Students Program. Further information about the International Students Program is available in fact sheets available for download here.

Where can I find out more?

Our Virtual Advisor can provide information instantly: simply type your question into the Ask a Question box on the left side of this page.
Agents please note: Agents advertising or organising a program for students to enrol in a NSW government school must be registered with DET International as either a Study Tour agent or an Education Agent.

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How to Apply

To apply for enrolment, follow these steps:

• Ensure that the student meets the conditions of enrolment for the program and the conditions that apply to the visa subclass:
  • Conditions of Enrolment and Admission (PDF 180kb)
  • Schedule of Visa Subclass and Conditions (PDF 50kb)
  • Fees and Payments (PDF 110kb)
  • Application Form (PDF 200kb)
• There are different application procedures for:
  • Holders of temporary resident and bridging visas
  • Holders of visitor visas
  • Dependents of international students

Choose a visa category below for further details:

• Temporary Resident and Bridging Visa Holders (PDF 170kb)
• Visitor Visa Holders (PDF 270kb)
• Dependents of International Students (PDF 100kb)

Please note: It is expected that a parent will live with a student who is under 18 years of age during their enrolment. If the student is not living with a parent, and you want the student to live with a Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)-approved relative, complete the guardian/carer form and submit it with your application form.

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