As an international student, you’ll also have to pay fees for your children to go to any Australian or New Zealand school (whether the school is state or private). Fees vary according to the age of your children and the state or territory that you live in, but expect fees of around AU$5,600 to AU$18,600 per year, per child in Australia and around NZ$9,000 to NZ$15,000 per year, per child in New Zealand.
Approximate state school fees in Australia
| New South Wales | A$5,600 - A$6,400 |
| South Australia | A$6,000 - A$7,200 |
| Tasmania | A$7,500 |
| Northern Territory | A$7,500 - A$10,000 |
| Victoria | A$9,600 - A$14,200 |
| Queensland | A$11,100 - A$14,000 |
| Australian Capital Territory | A$11,100 - A$16,200 |
| Western Australia | A$14,300 - A$18,600 |
Where can I find help on schools?
Go to the relevant Department of Education website for the state or area that you intend to study and live in. These are as follows:
Australia
- Australian Capital Territory's Education and Training department
- New South Wales - Department of Education and Communities
- Queensland - Education Queensland International - Department of Education, Training and Employment
- South Australia - South Australian Government Schools
- Tasmania – Department of Education
- Victoria - Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
- Western Australia - TAFE International Western Australia
New Zealand