Overseas Students
Bishop Druitt College welcomes the enrolment of overseas students. The College has over 1150 students from Kindergarten to Year 12 and is situated on one campus in the beautiful North Boambee Valley of Coffs Harbour in New South Wales, Australia. The College is divided into two areas – the Primary School and the Secondary School.
Applying to Enrol
Parents/guardians wishing to enrol students for the current year of entry should contact the Registrar to discuss availability of placement.
Please ensure that you have read the College Prospectus and that you understand the Enrolment Procedure and Accommodation Policy documents before lodging an application.
Also, please read the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework document. This document outlines your rights and responsibilities as an overseas student.
For more information regarding studying in Australia, please refer to the following websites:
• Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Bishop Druitt College requires all potential students to complete an Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS) Assessment. The College relies on the test results (AEAS Report) to provide information about each student that is independent of the students' school reports. This assists the School when deciding whether to accept the students' application or to refer to ELICOS. For more information on AEAS, please visit www.aeas.com.au.
Registration
To register for enrolment at Bishop Druitt College, please complete and return the following:
• Overseas Student Enrolment Application
• Enrolment application fee of A$850
• Copy of student's passport and any existing visas
• Copy of student's school reports
• Copy of AEAS report
Offers of placement
Successful applicants will be forwarded a provisional letter of offer, including a tax invoice for payment of 12 months fees in advance including overseas student health cover. Full fee paying overseas students are required by the Federal Government to take out medical cover for the entire duration of their stay under the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme .
Offers for entry will be subject to an English entry test and an interview with the respective Head of Primary or Head of Secondary.
Confirmation of placement
Enrolment is not confirmed until the place which has been offered has been accepted by receipt of the signed and completed enrolment contract and payment of 12 months fees (including overseas student health cover) in advance, as stated on the letter of offer.
On receipt of the required form and payment, the College will issue the confirmation of enrolment (eCOE) , which will be required to support the student visa application. A student welfare letter will also be provided for students under 18 who will be part of the Homestay Program.
For more information please contact:
Registrar
Bishop Druitt College
111 North Boambee Road (PO Box 8004)
Coffs Harbour NSW 2450
Phone +61 2 6651 5644
Fax +61 2 6651 5654
Email: secretary@bdc.nsw.edu.au
CRICOS Provider Code: 02333G