millholl Posted June 17, 2011 Share Posted June 17, 2011 Hi guys, me, my wife and two young children (two girls age 3 & 5) are planning to move to Brisbane. I'm looking at going on a 457 sponsored Visa. Does anybody know whether we would have to pay school fees for state school. I was told by someone that on the great state of Queensland there are no such fees unlike NSW. Any ideas anyone? Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siamsusie Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi Millholl, Just bumping this up for you.. We also have a sister site http://www.lifeinqueensland.com/ so please feel free to post there also. Best wishes Susie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calNgary Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 Hi other than the standard costs that everyone pays i am pretty sure you do not pay extra fees on a 457 here in QLD. As an example the standard fees at the state school where i live is - - A Voluntary $30 contrbution fee once a year (invoice sent out in early Feb) - Book lists for the start of every year (varies depending on yr but never cost me more than $180 pr child) - Uniform (only buy the necassitys from school, cheaper unifprm can be bought at BIG W, Target etc) Hope this helps Cal x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted June 20, 2011 Share Posted June 20, 2011 There are no Government implemented fees for schools in Queensland, but budget around $400 a year for state schooling (excluding uniform). There is usually a contribution you are required to make to the school, plus books and then excursions. Love Rudi x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownunder Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Hi Noticed this thread is about 6months old now, have there been any changes to the above recently? Thanks Holly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Hi Holly Nope, no changes! It's only NSW and I think also the ACT where fees are paid. Love Rudi x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goingdownunder Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Thanks Rudi. My husband has just had a job offer so fingers crossed we will be heading out soon x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 That is great news Holly! I hope it all works out for you! Love Rudi x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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