IndiDoc Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Hi I guess this has been discussed in a previous thread but I couldn't find anything specific to my query after searching for over 2 hours, hence start of this new thread. I am looking for private schools in Rockhampton for my 2 secondary school-going daughters. I found the fees are different for the residents and international students (usually internationals more than double compared to locals). My understanding is that 457 visa should entitle you to be considered as resident (temporary) and fees should be same as locals. My query is specific for the private school fees (I understand state schools are free in queensland for 457 visa holders). Could anybody please help with information regarding the 457 visa entitlements with respect to school fees, please. I would be really grateful as the schools are currently closed for the half term and I am not getting any reply. Many thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 That's my understanding too - certainly Catholic schools used to charge local fees for temp visa holders. It was a while ago when I asked though. I think private schools may not be quite used to having temp visa holders apply for places (Catholic schools excepted - they're more mainstream). The problem with the (for want of a better word) elite private schools is that they often don't have places vacant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndiDoc Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Thanks, Quoll. I don't know if the catholic school would take my children, we are not christians. At this stage, I'm just doing my budget planner. It's reassuring that you have the same understanding about fees. The international fees are non-affordable for us, so I feel positive now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 It is my understanding that you will be charged local fees also. I haven't heard anything to contradict that. We were on a 457 but went state here in QLD (no fees). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rammygirl Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Do beware that they can change the rules though. They did in Perth and people were faced with higher fees even though their kids had been treated as residents before! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 @IndiDoc ours are at a Catholic school and we just pay the normal fees which are around $7500 a year. You don't have to be Catholic to get in to the school but obviously priority is given to Catholic families first if they have a waiting list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndiDoc Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Thank you, Alaska, rammygirl and The Pom Queen. It's so reassuring to hear from people who have gone through the same. I am sure I would get the same confirmation from the school I've written to. Will post when I get a response. @The Pom Queen, do you know any good private schools in Rockhampton? @rammygirl, I know rules may change but we are hoping to be able to apply for PR in 2-3 years time. Will have to take chance until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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