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International programs

International Services Office has responsibility for:

  • enrolment of international fee-paying students;
  • enrolment of dependants of adults living in Tasmania on temporary resident visas;
  • study tours;
  • oversight of student exchange programs;
  • other internationalisation initiatives such as sister schools; and
  • offshore education programs

The fee-paying international student program is a joint initiative between Department of Education, Department of Economic Development (who have responsibility for marketing and the recruitment of students) and several government schools and senior secondary colleges. Oversight of this program is undertaken by the Department of Education, International Education Management Group chaired by the Deputy Secretary, Schools and Colleges.

Fee paying international students - Students travelling to Tasmania to enrol as full time students in a government school. These students may be living in Tasmania on student visas or visitor visas.

Dependant students - the school-age children of adults living in Tasmania on temporary resident visas. Their visas may be:

  • Temporary business entry (long stay) visa;
  • Short Business Visitor Visa;
  • Student Visa;
  • Sponsored Training Visa;
  • Medical Practitioner Visa; or
  • Bridging Visas.

Study tours - of 1-3 weeks duration are available. We offer a custom designed tour to suit your needs.

Off-shore projects - Contact the Manager, International Services, if you require information about off-shore projects.

Secondary student exchange - Organisations that offer secondary student exchange programs in Tasmania must be registered with the Department of Education International Services Office. Contact the International Services Office if you require more information about becoming registered or about organisations that are currently registered.

Sister schools - International Services Office can provide assistance to schools interested in establishing sister school relationships. Contact the Manager, International Services for more information.