Students from countries around the world enrol in New South Wales (NSW) government schools every year. Our schools are recognised for their excellent quality education programs, and they offer a secure pathway to a career or to further study including Australian and overseas universities.
You can choose from a wide range of schools in Sydney or in regional NSW towns that offer a fantastic location to study. Whether it's a city location or rural town, the NSW government school you choose will provide:
- An excellent, world-class standard of education from the largest education provider in Australia – the NSW Department of Education and Training – established for over 150 years
- The opportunity to study alongside Australian students in a friendly, safe, multicultural environment
- A wide range of subjects, sporting and creative arts programs, leadership programs, and programs for gifted and talented students
- Specialist science, design, languages, sport, visual and performing arts facilities
- Access to internet, email services, and use of multimedia and integrated e-learning strategies in the classroom
- Professional, university-trained teachers
- An environment that encourages students to express themselves, develop independent learning skills and to interact in the classroom and in the community
- Intensive English Language preparation programs and ongoing English as a Second Language (ESL) support for students of non-English speaking background
The following programs are available to international students:
International Students Program
Full-time enrolment in primary or secondary school for student visa holders (i.e. visa subclass 571P). Short-term study abroad programs are also available.
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Temporary Residents Program
Full-time enrolment in primary or secondary school for students who enter Australia on a visitor visa or temporary visa (other than a student visa).
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Study Tours
Groups of students can visit NSW government schools for study tours ranging from a half-day up to twelve weeks. Stay with a welcoming homestay family, make new friends, improve your English and experience Australia's unique lifestyle. Programs are customised to suit each group. Adult professional development programs are also available.
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