Preparation before you leave

Overseas students before leaving home should:

• Complete and submit their student profile by fax or mail to the International Services Office
• Use the login included with the Confirmation of Enrolment to access the Broadlearn Welcome to Tasmania program
• Book a flight to Australia and connecting flights to nearest Tasmanian city to place of study
• Inform the university of the role of their agent in communications with your family

Two weeks before leaving?

• A home stay together with profile will be selected and then sent to you
• Email or fax flight details to International Services Office for airport reception arrangements to be made
• Check the Enrolment Advice Form for any errors
• Consider introducing yourself to your Tasmanian school
• Arrange any money transfers with your parents

A few days before leaving

• Confirm flight and arrival details with the International Services Office if there are any changes
• Pack your clothes keeping in mind the Tasmanian climate

Fee paying students

Programs available for fee paying international students include:

• Primary school - Prep - Grade 6
• Secondary schooling - Years 7-9
• Senior Secondary schooling - Years 11-12
• Bridging program - a 10 week course commencing prior to entry into Year 11
• Study Abroad - 12 weeks to a year
• Independent schools which ALL go from Kindergarten right through to Year 12.

Visitor visa holders
Study Abroad - 2 to 12 weeks (Years 7-12)


Information about Tasmanian government schools

The philosophy of education in Tasmanian schools includes:

• Integrated learning
• Full access to programs and services
• An orientation program
• An English language program
• Student support services
• Regular reports on student progress
• Contacting your school prior to arrival
• Students and their parents are encouraged to make contact with their Tasmanian school once a Confirmation of Enrolment has been issued.

Student entitlements and responsibilities

International students are entitled to:

• Access based on need
• A key point of contact in the school
• A Student Contact Officer to coordinate all services
• Full information about programs and services available
• home stay and placement service support
• Study counselling
• English language support
• An induction program
• Enrolment in a local school for primary students

Student entitlements and responsibilities

An overseas student is responsible for:

• Maintaining a good attendance record at school
• Maintaining satisfactory progress in his/her studies
• Ensuring that International Student Services is informed of his/her residential address
• Abiding by the conditions of his/her student visa
• Remaining with the Department of Education enrolment for at least 12 months
• Ensuring that all fees are paid by the due date
• Remaining in accommodation arranged by the Home stay coordinator
• Respecting the rules and conventions of their home stay host
• Not driving a vehicle without a proper licence
• Maintaining OSHC for the duration of their studies