South Australian Government Schools

Government of South Australia Department of Education and Children's Services

Apply to study abroad in a South Australian government school

Apply Now - Student Application Form

You can submit your application online using the form below, or offline by downloading the student application form and returning it to South Australian Government Schools.

It is recommended that you use Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome or Safari web browsers to complete the online application form.

Before starting your application

  • please read the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment carefully
  • ensure you have alternative accommodation details if not requesting homestay accommodation
  • ensure you have your emergency contact details (name, address, telephone)
  • ensure you have your visa details (if currently studying in Australia only)

Please complete all application questions in English.

Your application cannot be considered until all required documentation is received:

  • recent colour passport photograph
  • copy of your translated school reports, for the past two years
  • copy of your English language competency test results (if applicable)
  • copy of your Middle School graduation certificate (for Chinese citizens only)
You can submit your documents with your online application, or email directly to decdisp@sa.gov.au.

Your application will be assessed and if successful you will receive a Letter of Offer.


Student Application Form

Education Agent Information
  1. Please complete this section only if applicable.
Student Details (as appears on your passport)
Family Details
  1. Emergency Contact (other than parent)
Education
  1. Schooling in your home country
  2. If yes, for how long have you studied?
  3. If you have undertaken an IELTS or other approved English competency test:
  4. Please send certified copies of original documents. Documents not in English must be accompanied by accredited English language translations.
  5. For students currently studying in Australia (please also complete section above: Schooling in your home country)
School Placement
  1. High school students: If you do not meet the required level of English proficiency you will be required to undertake Intensive English in a South Australian government school.
  2. The following information will assist with your school placement. Please note: School placement and year level are subject to school entry requirements.
  3. Refer to the Primary and High School pages of the website for CRICOS Course Names
  4. Please list your preferred schools (if known)
  5. Special Interest Programs are available at some schools only and may have specific entry requirements with additional fees payable directly to the school.
Accommodation
  1. IMPORTANT: Homestay accommodation is only available for students 12 years of age and over.
  2. South Australian Government Schools will arrange all homestay accommodation unless you nominate a family friend (caregiver) or blood relative to live with. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) defines ‘blood relative’ as a parent, sibling, step-sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, stepgrandparent, step-aunt or step-uncle.
  3. If you nominate a non-blood relative or friend to live with, whilst studying in a South Australian government school, we will need to approve all accommodation.
  4. PLEASE NOTE: All nominated caregivers need to be over 25 years of age.
  5. If yes, please go straight to section: Homestay Accommodation Information.
  6. If no, please provide your alternate accommodation details below then go straight to section: Medical Information.
  7. Homestay Accommodation Information
  8. This information will be used to carefully match your needs with the most appropriate homestay family. Every effort is made to consider your preferences, however, an exact match may not be possible.





Medical Information
  1. IMPORTANT: This medical information will enable your school, homestay and South Australian Government Schools to provide you with the necessary care and support while you are studying in a South Australian government school.
  2. Failure to provide information in relation to pre-existing medical conditions may result in cancellation of your enrolment.
  3. You may be required to complete additional medical forms before final assessment of your application is made.
  4. IMPORTANT: It is illegal for anyone under 18 years of age to purchase, smoke and/or consume tobacco and alcohol in South Australia. It is illegal for anyone over 18 years of age to purchase/supply tobacco and/or alcohol to anyone under 18 years of age. The use of illicit drugs is strictly prohibited.
Declaration and Agreement
  1. 1. I acknowledge that I have read the terms and conditions of enrolment and the current fee schedule and that they may be subject to variation without prior notice.
  2. 2. I give permission for emergency treatment to be given to the student if needed, based on the information given in this Application Form, and accept that I am responsible for costs incurred outside of the student’s Overseas Student Health Cover (refer to www.bupa.com.au for details).
  3. 3. I declare that the information given in this Application Form is complete and correct. I understand that providing false or misleading information may result in cancellation of the student's enrolment.
Required Documentation
  1. You can attach your documents below or email them directly.

  2. Your application cannot be considered until all required documentation is received.

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