hogan Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi all Just getting a little worried at the cost of schooling in oz for state schools , i have heard that it cost 4500 dollars per child omg i have 3, is this true, also does it depend which area, we were told this was the cost for nsw, is it the same for queensland? thanks for any info, we are on a ,dont laugh 176. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 As far as I know on a 457 Visa - State School fees are free in QLD,WA & SA. School fees are payable in NSW, ACT & TAS. Just be thankful you are not on a student visa then fees are around $8500 per child:swoon: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gollywobbler Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi hogan It is not an issue with a subclass 176 visa so have no fears on this score. It is true with a 457 visa in NSW. In QLD the 457 rule is that the actual school fees are the same as for a Permanent Resident but any special needs help must be funded by the parent. Again, this is not so with a sc 176 in QLD because the 176 confers Permanent Residency. Cheers Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Gill's information is spot on but don't forget about buying uniform and book lists. Depending on age of child and school this can be a few hundred dollars a year. Cal x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Yup all the add ons like voluntary contributions, uniforms, books, stationery, excursions, performances, some senior courses etc they add up but not the $4.5k or more than $10k pa that is charged for 457 visa holders in NSW and ACT respectively. If you move into the Catholic system then you would be paying out about $3k pa for most systemic Catholic schools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toorak Trev Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Lucky your bill is not what I received today for next year $90k for 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Lucky your bill is not what I received today for next year $90k for 3 FLIPPIN 'ECK!!!! Where do you send them? Bording at Eton or something?!!!! Love Rudi x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogan Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 OH thanks everyone, that is a relief, was getting a little worried. the whole process is soo expensive i thought not another huge bit of money to pay out. xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Lucky your bill is not what I received today for next year $90k for 3 Blimey, not a state school I hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LJJ Posted October 14, 2009 Share Posted October 14, 2009 Hi everyone I have just been reading this thread and wondered if anyone could advise if school fees apply to a 309 defacto spouse visa? My daughter is on my visa and obviously we are being sponsored by my partner who has a PR visa 175 . Will this go on mine or his when we submit her enrolment forms? Your advice would be very much appreciated Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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