ADMISSION PROCESS

We accept boarding overseas students from Year 7. The last entry point is Year 10.

St Catherine’s has a simple enrolment process, however to enrol  from overseas, we recommend you appoint an education agent. Each application is considered on a case-by-case
basis, and may require further prerequisites.

Step 1
Submit an online enrolment application and pay the non-refundable application fee (A$500) and upload a copy of your daughter’s: 

• Birth certificate
• Passport
• Two most recent school reports (translated and validated by the school or education agent).We recommend an education agent, refer to our website for approved agents. 
• AEAS test result

Step 2

Once the relevant paperwork has been received all international students will be required to attend an interview either in person or via Zoom.  A parent will also be required to attend the interview.  Interviews will take place 2 years before your daughter's intended year of entry, or upon request. One parent is also required to attend the interview.

Step 3

If a place is available, a letter of offer will be emailed, with accompanying enrolment documentation. The letter of offer will also indicate the due date of acceptance and whether it is subject to successful completion of ELICOS.

Step 4

The acceptance of enrolment is required by the due date, with payment of the non-refundable, non-transferable enrolment fee (A$4,000.00).On receipt of the acceptance and enrolment fee, the
Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and a Certificate of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) will be issued to support your daughter’s student visa application.

Step 5

Prior to your daughter’s commencement the following arrangements are required (additional fees apply):

• Nominate a guardian – this can be an English-speaking relative or friend in Sydney or appoint International Student Alliance (ISA) Student Advocate.
•  Provide a copy of your daughter’s student visa and overseas student health cover (OSHC).
• The Boarding House is closed during school holiday term breaks. If your daughter does not have a friend/relative or will not travel home, the Director of Boarding will assist booking a homestay with the Australian Homestay Network (AHN).
• Payment of one term’s tuition fee, boarding fee (if applicable) and the refundable holding deposit (A$10,000.00) is payable 30 days prior to your daughter’s commencement.
• Access is provided to the school’s portal and information regarding uniform fitting, textbooks and commencement details will be advised.

Step 6

Orientation and commencement at St Catherine’s School.

For more information, please read the application process for international students or connect with one of our interntational agents.