International Students
Westall Primary School welcomes enrolments from international students, both those of parents studying at higher education, and recent arrivals to the country.
Teachers at the school are very experienced and knowledgeable in developing EAL students oral skills, reading and writing and helping them to adjust to life in Australia.
International students participate in special excursions to familiarise themselves with our local area and Melbourne.
Students also have an individual check-in with the international student coordinator each term to ensure that they are doing well here in Australia.
International Student Enrolments
Studying in Victoria
Victorian government schools are a destination of choice for international students. Our schools provide international students with a high-quality education, excellent English language tuition and caring welfare support services. To learn more about studying and living in Victoria as an international student, see: www.study.vic.gov.au
How to apply
Most international students must apply to the Department of Education in order to study in a Victorian government school. To learn about the application types and to apply, see: How to apply
Contact our school
For more information about international students, please contact the below staff member.
International Student Coordinator (ISC): Dexter Siriwardene (Assistant Principal)
Phone: +61 03 9546 8964
International Student Handbook
For comprehensive information about our program and adjusting to education and life in Australia, please download our International Student Handbook.
FEE-FREE INTERNATIONAL ENROLMENTS
Depending on your particular VISA - some students are fee-exempt and can apply directly to the school for enrolment. For instance some parents studying for higher degrees, or families on humanitarian VISA's do not have to pay tuition fees.
Please contact the school via phone or email if you would like further information.
Westall Primary School is accredited under the Department of Education and Training’s CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education and Training, 00861K). For further information refer to www.study.vic.gov.au.