Life at Penrhos is enriched by diversity – we welcome enrolments from different cultures, religions and backgrounds.
The experience of sharing and developing life skills with fellow students from overseas fosters the qualities of understanding, tolerance, awareness and respect. Friendships formed at Penrhos are often friendships that last well beyond school years.
Please note:
- Penrhos does not have formal agreements with Education Agents; however, we will liaise with agents as required, on behalf of families. We will not enter into a formal contract.
- Penrhos has limited full fee-paying overseas students (FFPOS) places available.
For information on studying in Australia, please visit Study Australia.
Accreditation
Penrhos College is registered with the Commonwealth Government, CRICOS listing 00444E, and offers the following courses:
- 027975M Primary Education Years 1-6 (accompanied by parents/guardians)
- 094106A Secondary Education Years 7-10 (boarders or accompanied by parents/guardians)
- 094119G Secondary Education Years 11-12 (boarders or accompanied by parents/guardians)
As a provider of education and training services to overseas students, the College is required to comply with the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 and Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act).
Visa Status
Penrhos cannot guarantee the outcome of a visa application. Where a visa application is refused, the College’s Refund Policy will apply. Undertaking a course at Penrhos is strictly for the courses listed above (under Accreditation) and in no way provides a pathway to Australian residency.
Guildelines for overseas students entering Penrhos
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Penrhos does not offer English as a second language and students must therefore demonstrate an adequate level of the English language as a pre-requisite to enrolment.
To establish a student’s level of English, they are required to be assessed by Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS) which is an external testing organisation with offices located worldwide.
We encourage overseas families to consider enrolling their children from Year 7 onwards.
Junior School entry
Students entering the College in Years 1-6 must demonstrate competency during the interview with the Head of Junior School at Penrhos College.
Secondary School entry
Students entering Secondary School must demonstrate English language competency as detailed below, based on anticipated Years of entry to Penrhos:
Years 7-8
- AEAS test score: 45 – 60
- Minimum ESL level: Intermediate
Years 9-10
- AEAS test score: 60 – 75
- Minimum ESL level: Upper Intermediate
Years 11-12
- AEAS test score: 70+
- Minimum ESL level: Pre-advanced
Transferring to/from another School
In the schools sector, international students are restricted from transferring to another provider until they have completed the first six months of their first school course.
Overseas student policies
Full fee-paying overseas student policies:
A broad range of College policies are also available for the wider community.
Still have questions?
For more information, please submit an enquiry to our Enrolments Team.
