Fees

International Students Program Fees

Summary of fees

Application Fee2025 Fee
Application Fee (Required with submission of application and is non-refundable)     A$300
  
Tuition fees per student per year12025 Fees

Years K to 6 (Primary)

A$15,600

Years 7 to 10 (Junior secondary)

A$16,600

Years 11 and 12 (Senior secondary)

A$19,000

Intensive English Centre

A$8,300 for two terms

  
Sibling/Regional discounted
tuition2
2025 Fees

Years K to 6 (Primary)

A$14,040

Years 7 to 10 (Junior secondary)

A$14,940

Years 11 and 12 (Senior secondary)

A$17,100

Intensive English Centre

A$7,470 for two terms

  
Other school fees2025 Fees

School uniforms

A$300 - A$400

School transfer 3

A$795

Overseas Student Health Cover 4  (optional)

A$732 for 12 months

Homestay accommodation 52025 Fees

Parent nomination for homestay

A$430 inspection fee plus A$30 per week monitoring fee

Homestay placement

A$430

Homestay fee

A$450 per week

Special dietary requirement

- gluten free, vegan, halal, kosher, Targeted Sports Program (this fee may be charged to cover additional costs to the host family)

$40 per week

  
Sydney airport transfer to homestay52025 Fees 

Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area

A$225

Wollongong

A$310

Central Coast

A$310

Newcastle

A$370

  1. Tuition fees cover:
    - the cost of tuition at school, including all subject fees, textbook hire and software programs for specific subjects required by the school
    - compuslory excursions up to $300 per year
    - voluntary  and/or  Parents & Citizens contributions.
  2. A 10% discount applies on tuition fees for enrolments of the second and subsequent siblings. The first sibling must be an international student currently enrolled in a NSW government school. Where there are multiple new applicants from the same family, the eldest child will be considered as the first applicant and discount applies to all subsequent children. The discount applies to the total period of time siblings are concurrently enrolled in NSW government schools. Siblings must have at least one parent in common.
  3. A 10% discount applies to tuition fees for regional enrolments (subject to availability of homestay in particular regions). Schools outside greater Sydney or Wollongong are considered regional. The discount applies to the total period of time students are enrolled in regional NSW government schools.

    A maximum of 10% discount on tuition fees per student is applicable.

    The discount does not apply to the Temporary Residents Program.

  4. School transfer fee applies to students who request a change of school after a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) has been issued.
  5. Medibank Private is DE International’s preferred supplier for Overseas Student Health Cover (OHSC). Medibank Private updates its rates on an annual basis. Rates vary with the duration of cover required. More information on Medibank OSHC.

Study Abroad Program

Summary of fees

Application Fee2025 Fee
(Required with submission of application and is non-refundable) A$300
Tuition fees per student per year1   2025 Fees

Years 7 to 10 (Junior secondary)

A$16,600

Years 11 and 12 (Senior secondary)

A$19,000

  
Sibling/Regional discounted tuition2025 Fees

Years 7 to 10 (Junior secondary)

A$14,940

Years 11 and 12 (Senior secondary)

A$17,100

  
Other school fees2025 Fees

School uniforms

A$300 - A$400

School transfer 3

A$795

Overseas Student Health Cover 4 (optional)

A$732 for 12 months

Homestay accommodation2025 Fees

Parent nomination for homestay

A$430 inspection fee plus A$30 per week monitoring fee

Homestay placement

A$430

Homestay fee

A$450 per week

Special dietary requirement - gluten free, vegan, halal, kosher, Targeted Sports Program (this fee may be charged to cover additional costs to the host family)

$40 per week

  
Sydney airport transfer to homestay2025 Fees

Greater Sydney Metropolitan Area

A$225

Wollongong

A$310

Central Coast

A$310

Newcastle

A$370

  1. Tuition fees cover:
    - the cost of tuition at school, including all subject fees, textbook hire and software programs for specific subjects required by the school
    - compuslory excursions up to $300 per year
    - voluntary  and/or  Parents & Citizens contributions.
  2. A 10% discount applies on tuition fees for enrolments of the second and subsequent siblings. The first sibling must be an international student currently enrolled in a NSW government school. Where there are multiple new applicants from the same family, the eldest child will be considered as the first applicant and discount applies to all subsequent children. The discount applies to the total period of time siblings are concurrently enrolled in NSW government schools. Siblings must have at least one parent in common.
  3. A 10% discount applies to tuition fees for regional enrolments (subject to availability of homestay in particular regions). Schools outside greater Sydney or Wollongong are considered regional. The discount applies to the total period of time students are enrolled in regional NSW government schools.

    A maximum of 10% discount on tuition fees per student is applicable.

    The discount does not apply to the Temporary Residents Program.

  4. School transfer fee applies to students who request a change of school after a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) has been issued.
  5. Medibank Private is DE International’s preferred supplier for Overseas Student Health Cover (OHSC). Medibank Private updates its rates on an annual basis. Rates vary with the duration of cover required. More information on Medibank OSHC.

Changes to fees

The NSW Department of Education reserves the right to review its fees. If tuition fees are increased you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. If you defer the commencement date of your course, you will be required to pay the fees which apply at your new commencement date.

Living costs

The Department of Home Affairs has estimated annual living costs as A$29,710.  As part of the student visa application process students must demonstrate that they have access to sufficient funds to cover both tuition and living costs for the duration of their studies.

Refund policy

For the full refund policy, refund procedure, and complaints procedure please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

Temporary Residents Program fees

Most temporary resident students pay the temporary resident administration fee and education fee to enrol in a NSW government school. Visit our Education Fee fact sheet for more information.

Fee exemption

If the temporary resident student has a parent or step-parent who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you may be eligible for a fee exemption. Visit our Link to an Australian citizen or permanent resident fact sheet for more information.

The Exemption Review Panel considers individual appeals for exemption from the education fee for low-income families. Visit the Application for Fee Exemption based on low income for more information.

Fee refund

Your child may be entitled to a pro-rata refund of the education fee if:

  • their visa category changes to a fee exempt category
  • their visa is cancelled
  • their application to enrol is rejected or,
  • they leave school before the expiry of their paid period of enrolment.

Visit the Application for refund of the Temporary Residents Program education fee for more information.

Study Tours program fees

The cost of a study tour will vary based on a number of factors such as:

  • the size of the group
  • the number of days
  • the location of the host school
  • the types of activities and excursions to be included
  • the study tour itinerary.

Study tours can only be booked through registered study tours operators. Locate a Study Tours agent by clicking the link below.Find an Agent page