Westbourne Grammar School welcomes international students from many different countries around the world. Students, generally for entry into Years 7 to 11, are embraced into our welcoming community. The highest education certification offered by the School is the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and historically 100% of our students go on to study at internationally renowned universities.

Why study at Westbourne

  • Westbourne students achieve excellent academic results and gain entry into the top universities in Australia and around the world.
  • Become connected to your class mates and form strong enduring relationships with them as members of the Westbourne community
  • The School provides an inclusive, safe, caring and supportive environment.
  • We offer an extensive range of subjects in the Victorian Certificate of Education.
  • Our teaching staff are highly qualified and experienced in teaching students from diverse backgrounds.
  • We have a broad range of co-curricular activities.
  • Our beautiful campus is in Melbourne’s west and is easily accessed by public transport.
  • School-approved homestay arrangements are with local families within close proximity to the School.

International Enrolment Process

Full fee paying overseas students (FFPOS) will be admitted to Westbourne Grammar School providing the following conditions are met:

1. There is a place available.

2. English Language proficiency is met through AEAS or IELTS testing results. 

3. All required documents are completed and received. These include:

  •  Application for Enrolment Form – International Student
  •  Certified translated transcripts of academic records from the past two years of schooling
  •  Certified evidence of date of birth
  •  Copy of passport
  •  Certified copy of AEAS or IELTS testing results
  •  Welfare arrangements of the student.

4. Entry into the School is subject to the assessment of the School.

5. Once the students AEAS or IELTS, transcripts of academic records, English language and placement suitability has been reviewed by the Head of Admissions, and placement is granted, then the completion of an Application will be requested..

6. On receipt of Application, a Letter of Offer and Written Agreement will be provided.

7. Students accepted into Years 7 and 8 will only be considered if accompanied by a parent or a nominated relative to look after the student whilst they are studying. They will not be accepted into homestay. 

8. For all students applying to Westbourne Grammar School who require homestay or will reside with a family other than a Department of Home Affairs approved Guardian, you must register with AHN (Australian Homestay Network) as part of the application process. For further information, visit www.homestaynetwork.org

9. Where an International student is under a CAAW (Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare) welfare letter arrangement of the school, the student is required to have a Student Advocate appointed and approved by the school while the student is undertaking study, irrespective of age. The school’s preferred Student Advocate agency is ‘ISA Student Advocates’. For further information, and to register, visit www.studentguardians.com.

10. When enrolment approval has been given, the Admissions Team will finalise enrolment and the admissions processes.

Click here for an Application for Enrolment

International Application for Enrolment

Click here for International Admissions Policy Handbook

International Policy Handbook

Click here for International Agent List

International Agent List

 

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