School fees for international students and term dates of the Australian Schools
How much do international students pay for schooling in Australia?
The cost to international students at state high schools varies across every state in Australia. School fees are currently between A $11,000 and A $20,000 a year for year 7-12 public schools. Private and boarding schools are more expensive.
There are also costs for textbooks, school notebooks, school and sports uniform (AUD $400 – $1000), special activities and selected sports (as leisure activity), etc.
In addition to tuition fees and accommodation, the following additional costs are incurred: Airline tickets, Liability and Accident Insurance, Visa Fees, school lunches, Excursions, special paid courses at school, Public transport, transport costs for school trip, Pocket money ($130-$150 /week) ..and more
Contact us to get a price on how much it will cost to study abroad at a high school in Australia. All our services are free!
School Terms in Australia
There are four school terms during the year in Australia but the exact school term dates vary from state to state, this is because individual states in Australia manages their own education system.
The school year begins in late January / early February and ends in November / December. December / January is summer vacation, July / August is winter.
The ideal start is at the end of January, but it is usually also possible to start at the beginning of the individual terms during the school year.
Fees & term dates of the government schools in Australia
2020 Study Abroad
| High Schools Canberra | 4 Terms (12 months) |
| Years 7 – 10 | 14,765 AUD |
| Years 11- 12 | 16,465 AUD |
The above fees contain tuition fees and some material costs. Homestay fees are not included. Contact us to get a proper price for your high school study abroad. Our services are 100 % free!
Term Dates
| Canberra (ACT) | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
| 2021 | 01 Feb – 01 Apr | 19 Apr – 25 Jun | 12 Jul – 17 Sep | 5 Oct – 17 Dec |
| 2022 | 31 Jan – 08 Apr | 26 Apr – 1 Jul | 18 Jul – 23 Sep | 10 Oct – 16 Dec |
2020 Study Abroad
| New South Wales State High Schools | 4 Terms (12 months) |
| Years 7 - 10 | 32,420 AUD |
| Year 11 - 12 | 34,220 AUD |
The above fees contain tuition fees and homestay costs. Contact us to get a proper price for your high school study abroad. Our services are 100 % free!
Term Dates
| New South Wales (NSW) | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
| 2021 | 27 Jan – 01 Apr | 19 Apr – 25 Jun | 12 Jul – 17 Sep | 5 Oct – 17 Dec |
| 2021 | 28 Jan – 09 Apr | 27 Apr – 03 Jul | 20 Jul – 25 Sep | 12 Oct – 18 Dec |
2021 Study Abroad Fees
| Queensland State High Schools | 1 Term (3 months) | 2 Terms (6 months) | 3 Terms (9 months) | 4 Terms (12 months) |
| Years 7 – 10 | 8,148 AUD | 15,665 AUD | 23,361 AUD | 31,557 AUD |
| Years 11 – 12 | 9,043 AUD | 16,677 AUD | 24,879 AUD | 33,501 AUD |
| Regional Study Abroad Years 7 – 12 | 7,438 AUD | 14,315 AUD | 21,336 AUD | 28,964 AUD |
| International Baccalaureate (IB)​ ​ | 17,880 AUD | 35,901 AUD | ||
| Queensland Academies International Baccalaureate |
40,498 AUD |
This table contains the total of tuition fees and homestay costs. Depending on your situation, you may wish to chose another approved accommodation and welfare arrangement.
Contact us to get an individual price for your high school study abroad.
Term Dates
| Queensland (QLD) | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
| 2021 | 27 Jan – 01 Apr | 19 Apr – 25 Jun | 12 Jul – 17 Sep | 06 Oct – 10 Dec |
| 2022 | 24 Jan – 01 Apr | 19 Apr – 24 Jun | 11 Jul – 16 Sep | 04 Oct – 9 Dec |
2020 Study Abroad
| South Australia State High Schools | 1 Term (3 months) | 2 Terms (6 months) | 3 Terms (9 months) | 4 Terms (12 months) |
| Years 7 – 10 | 8,179 AUD | 15,178 AUD | 22,177 AUD | 29,176 AUD |
| Years 11- 12 | 8,479 AUD | 15,778 AUD | 23,077 AUD | 30,376 AUD |
| Regional Study Abroad Years 7 – 12 | 7,299 AUD | 14,298 AUD | 21,2897 AUD | 28,296 AUD |
The above fees contain tuition fees, homestay costs, OSHC and more. Contact us to get a proper price for your high school study abroad. Our services are 100 % free!
South Australian Government High Schools also offer short study abroad programs ( 10 weeks or less). Contact us if you interested and we can send you more details.
Term Dates
| South Australia (SA) | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
| 2021 | 27 Jan – 09 Apr | 27 Apr – 02 Jul | 19 Jul – 24 Sep | 11 Oct – 10 Dec |
| 2022 | 31 Jan – 14 Apr | 02 May – 08 Jul | 25 Jul – 30 Sep | 17 Oct– 16 Dec |
| 2023 | 30 Jan – 14 Apr | 01 May – 07 Jul | 24 Jul – 29 Sep | 16 Oct – 15 Dec |
2020 Study Abroad
| Tasmania State High Schools | 4 Terms* |
| Years 7 -10 | 27,900 AUD |
| Years 11 - 12 | 28,900 AUD |
The above fees contain tuition fees and homestay costs. Contact us to get a individualised price for your high school study abroad. Our services are 100 % free!
Tasmania Government High Schools also offer short study abroad programs (min 4 weeks). If you interested, contact us and we will send you the details.
Term Dates
| Tasmania (TAS) | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
| 2021 | 03 Feb – 09 Apr | 26 Apr– 02 Jul | 20 Jul – 24 Sep | 12 Oct – 16 Dec |
2020 Study Abroad
| Victoria State High Schools | 1 Term (3 months)* | 2 Terms (6 months)* | 4 Terms (12 months)* |
| Year 9 | 8,407 AUD | 16,067 AUD | 31,983 AUD |
| Year 10 | 8,407 AUD | 16,067 AUD | 29,983 AUD |
| Years 11- 12 | 8,867 AUD | 16,987 AUD | 30,983 AUD |
The above fees contain tuition fees and homestay costs. Contact us to get a proper price for your high school study abroad. Our services are 100 % free!
Term Dates
| Victoria (VIC) | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
| 2021 | 29 Jan – 27 Mar | 19 Apr – 25 Jun | 12 Jul – 17 Sep | 04 Oct – 17 Dec |
| 2022 | 31 Jan – 08 Apr | 26 Apr – 24 Jun | 11 Jul – 16 Sep | 03 Oct – 20 Dec |
2020 Study Abroad
| Western Australia State High Schools | 4 Terms | |
| Years 7 -10 | 17,286 AUD | |
| Years 10 -11 | 18,980 AUD | |
| Short Studies | 0 – 5 Weeks | 6 – 10 Weeks |
| Years 7 -10 | 2,161 AUD | 4,322 AUD |
| Years 11 – 12 | 2,373 AUD | 4,745 AUD |
| English Program/Support | per Year | |
| IEC Program | 3,000 AUD | |
| ESL Program | 1,500 AUD |
The above fees contain tuition fees and homestay costs. Contact us to get a proper price for your high school study abroad. Our services are 100 % free!
Term Dates
| Western Australia (WA) | Term 1 | Term 2 | Term 3 | Term 4 |
| 2021 | 01 Feb – 01 Apr | 19 Apr – 01 Jul | 19 Jul – 24 Sep | 11 Oct – 16 Dec |
| 2022 | 31 Jan – 08 Apr | 26 Apr – 01 Jul | 20 Jul – 25 Sep | 12 Oct – 17 Dec |
International student fees at the private schools in Australia
| St Hilda's School | Annually | per Semester |
| Years 1 -9 | 33,121 AUD | 17,188 AUD |
| Years 10 - 12 | 35,531 AUD | 17,138 AUD |
| Boarding | from 21,258 AUD | from 10,629 AUD |
| All Saints Anglican School | Annually | per Semester |
| Years 1 -10 | 25,150 AUD | 12,700 AUD |
| Years 11 - 12 | 25,750 AUD | 13,000 AUD |
| Boarding | 17,300 AUD | 8,650 AUD |
| St Paul's School | Annually | per Semester |
| Years 1- 6 | 23,000 AUD | 11,750 AUD |
| Years 7 - 12 | 28,000 AUD | 14,250 AUD |
| Homestay | 15,800 AUD | 7,900 AUD |
