school fees

[stuckinblighty]

I'm unsure how the education system works as regards to fees.Do you have to pay a fee if you are a migrant or does it depend on what visa you enter the country on ??? or are the schools free like they are in the UK ??

Regards,Lee :roll:

[ABCDiamond]

I'm unsure how the education system works as regards to fees.Do you have to pay a fee if you are a migrant or does it depend on what visa you enter the country on ??? or are the schools free like they are in the UK ??

Regards,Lee :roll:

As a PR Visa holder, State Schools are basically free to all children.

Some costs are incurred as we buy stationery for our children each year. This can vary between $50 and $150 per year
We may also be asked for voluntary contributions, most people do pay, maybe $100 per year ?

Private schools for PR may cost from $1,000 per year to $25,000 per year.

Temp Visa holders are different, depending on what State you go to.
eg:
NSW - Most students who hold a Temporary Resident Visa must pay a Temporary Visa Holders Education Fee and Administration Fee for enrolment in a NSW Government School. 2005 Annual Fees were: Primary school Years K-6 $4,500, Junior high school Years 7–10 $4,500, Senior high school Years 11–12 $5,500

QLD - In QLD people on temporary resident visas (and their dependant family members) generally pay the same fees as Australian students for government-funded schooling. (see PR visa above)

[stuckinblighty]

Thanks Diamond for the info,at least thats one less expense to worry about.

Regards,Lee

[neilo]

Hi you mentioned most states , what about school fees for the SA Adelaide region?
Thanks for any feedback!!!!!

[leanneandmark]

SA IS PRETTY NUCH THE SAME, YOU DON'T PAY ANY DIFFERENT BEING A TEMPORARY RESIDENT, PERMANENT, OR A CITIZEN.
There are a lot go to SA on temp visa cos its all classed as regional. ....Luckily

[ginell]

I have looked into schooling fees in SA, and as a TEMP student visa holder you have to pay for your children to go to school. It doesn't mention dependent students on their web site it only mentions international students, If you email them they will reply with info., however I have been quoted upto y7 $3500 and y8+ $4500 + admin fees at state schools.
And I have been told PR just pay for extras, schooling should be free.

[Quoll]

I have looked into schooling fees in SA, and as a TEMP student visa holder you have to pay for your children to go to school. It doesn't mention dependent students on their web site it only mentions international students, If you email them they will reply with info., however I have been quoted upto y7 $3500 and y8+ $4500 + admin fees at state schools.
And I have been told PR just pay for extras, schooling should be free.

Gosh that's cheap - ACT are double that for the children of international students. I think the fees start at $9.5K

[ginell]

ACT?

I thought QDL was the most at $8,000.
Ginell

[Quoll]

ACT?

I thought QDL was the most at $8,000.
Ginell

Australian Capital Territory - yup, trust us to be most expensive, that figures!

[leanneandmark]

I have looked into schooling fees in SA, and as a TEMP student visa holder you have to pay for your children to go to school. It doesn't mention dependent students on their web site it only mentions international students, If you email them they will reply with info., however I have been quoted upto y7 $3500 and y8+ $4500 + admin fees at state schools.
And I have been told PR just pay for extras, schooling should be free.

Hi , International students pay in South Australia, ...NOT children of those with temporary residence visas.
Go to PomsinAdelaide there are afew folks on SIR visas (3yr temp, can apply for perm after 2yrs of living, providing you have worked for 12months) either already there or on the way, and the general rule is you pay the same as everyone else.
So if your heading to SA you haven't got that cost to worry about.