International Students

NSW government schools like Bankstown Senior College offer international students academic excellence in a safe, tolerant environment. Experienced university-trained teachers help students to achieve their best results. Qualifications from NSW government high schools are internationally recognised.

CRICOS Provider Name: NSW Department of Education

CRICOS Provider Code:  00588M

Bankstown Senior College proudly supports its International Students through its International Student Coordinator.

Why study at Bankstown Senior College?

As a NSW government high school, we offer international students academic excellence in a safe, tolerant environment. Experienced university-trained teachers help students to achieve their best results. Qualifications from NSW government high schools are internationally recognised.

Bankstown Senior College offers:

• a wide range of subjects and activities
• quality teaching
• care and support for international students
• non-uniform school
• four-day week (Monday-Thursday)
• a stimulating learning environment.

For more information visit: International school website

How to apply

DE International – How to Apply
If you are interested in studying in Australia, you can apply to study in Australia through DE International:

For general information:
https://www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au/study-options/study-programs/international-student-programopen_in_new

For applications to study in an Australian school:
https://www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au/how-to-apply/application-processopen_in_new

Schools are   NOT permitted   to process your application. DE International is the main organisation that links you to the educational institution you need and immigration.

Schools are not permitted to process your application. DEC International is the main organisation that links you to the educational institution you need and immigration.

Enrolling at School

What to do and what to bring

After completing all other parts of your enrolment process, you will be interviewed by the school before you enrol. On the day you are interviewed for your enrolment:

• You must attend your interview with your legally nominated guardian even if you are over 18.
• You must bring your passport, your visa and your health insurance card/ letter with ID number.
• You should bring any Intensive English Centre (IEC) reports (if available) and any other reports translated into English.
• Your guardian must bring his/her passport and drivers licence with correct address.

If you do not attend your interview with the correct documents and your guardian – DEC International may be contacted and your place may not be kept.

Accommodation and Welfare

• International students in Years 9 and 12 may live a parent, approved relative or in a homestay.

• If you are 18 and over and you choose to live on you own, you must still have an emergency contact person. Your emergency contact must be over 21 years old and be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

• If you change your homestay or guardian, you must have parental approval and DEC International approval.

• If you change address, either with or without your guardian, you must inform the school by completing a “Change of Address” form.

• Students may live WITH a parent.

Transport

Based on government changes to transport, all international students MUST hold an Opal card to travel on public transport. You are NOT entitled to an Opal School card. You MUST use an Opal Child/Youth card (Pictured below)

More information is available on the Opal card website

Please note, international students  ARE  entitled to a government travel concession pass/card.

To apply for a travel concession card, you must go to front office and apply there.

Attendance and application

Attendance

Attendance is a minimum of 80% for each term. If you do not meet this, you may be reported to Department of Immigration and Citizenship and your visa may be cancelled. Lateness and/or early leave can cause your attendance percentage to drop.

If you are absent for:

• less than 3 days: then you need to bring in a 'guardian signed note' to the school explaining your absence.
• more than 3 days: then you must bring in and supply a 'medical certificate' to the school from a registered practitioner.
• more than 5 days: your guardians, parents, DEC International and/or appropriate consulate may be notified by the school as you will be deemed as “missing”.

Application

You are required to meet course outcomes across all subjects. This includes completing all class work, homework and assessments. You must follow school and NESA policies.

If you do not complete work, fail to submit or sit for assessments, you can be N-Awarded (non-completion letter) and an ‘Intention to Report’ letter may be filed with DE International and immigration.

Make sure you speak to your teacher if you are unclear about a task. Use the school’s tuition facilities to help you in your studies. There are no excuses for not completing work.

Working in Australia

As an international student, your main concern is your studies. While you may work in Australia, you may only do so if:

• you apply for a permit to work through DIAC
• you work no more than 40 hours per fortnight

Working for ‘cash money’ or for ‘black money’ is illegal. ​Your work hours should never interrupt your studies or sleeping pattern.

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