Fees and Charges

On lodging an application for a place in the school, parents are required to pay the Application Fee (AUD $85.00). On accepting the offer of a place, parents are required to pay the Endowment Fee (AUD $1,000.00), a six month’s tuition fees and the full visa-length overseas student health cover payment* within 30 days of the offer being made. Where in-country visa application procedures prohibit this, the referring agent may apply in writing to the Head of Admissions for an extension to this date.

Accounts for fees and sundry items will be issued twice a year. Fees are subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

Fees

(Does not include health insurance, accommodation and meals, uniform, etc.)

Homestay

The cost for Homestay per week is AUD $350.00 and the placement charge is AUD $130.00.

AirPort Pick-up

Full details of flight arrangements must be provided to the school one week prior to arrival to ensure that arrangements for your child’s pick up can be made. If there is a change, please advise the school immediately. A charge of AUD $100.00 is made for this service.

Any concerns regarding payment of fees and the current fee structure should be addressed to the Business Manager by email david.young@beaconhills.vic.edu.au or on (613) 1300 002 225.

* All students studying in Australia are required to be covered by Health Insurance as a safeguard against medical costs during the extent of their stay in Australia. Payment details will be provided upon application.

Other Costs

The following costs are approximations only and provided for budgetary purposes:

• Books and stationery items AUD $600.00, plus GST
  
• School uniform (available only from the College Uniform Shop) AUD $850.00, plus GST
  

Payment of fees and charges

Payment is strictly 30 days from the date of the invoice. Fees can be paid by bank transfer or credit card. Cash payments are not accepted.

Goods and Service Tax

GST is not charged on school fees and co-curricular activities. Other activities, however, may attract GST. School costs and charges have been calculated on the basis that they are GST free.