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: 

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 afent, refer to our website for approved agents. 
• AEAS test result

Step 2

 If a place is available, your daughter will have an interview with a member of the senior leadership team (via Zoom or at the school). 

• One parent is required to also attend the interview
• Interviews are conducted two years prior to your daughter’s intended commencement year, or as required.

Step 3

If a place exists, a letter of offer will be emailed, with accompanying enrolment documentation. 

• The letter of offer will indicate the due date of acceptance.
• The letter of offer will indicate if the offer is provisional and 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 andenrolment fee, the Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and a Certificate of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) will be issued. This will 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.

Our agents in China and Hong Kong.