International student enrolment

Kew Primary School is well known for its strong academic performance of our International Students and the caring way we welcome you into our community.

Kew Primary School focuses carefully on the learning needs and welfare of our International Students. Our experienced teachers support our international students to achieve success in all areas of the curriculum.

Reasons international students choose our school:

• Kew Primary School is an Accredited Primary Years Program (PYP) – International Baccalaureate® School

• The level of care and attention our International Students receive

• Excellent academic results

• A safe and caring environment with programs to develop the whole child

• Excellent amenities and attractive grounds

• Individualised welfare and academic support led by experienced teachers

Features of the local area

• Kew Primary School is centrally located within a very desirable middle-class area in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, only nine kilometres from Melbourne’s central business district (CBD).

• Nearby there is a tram terminal and a bus route servicing several areas across Melbourne

• The school is situated close to local facilities such as swimming pools, sports ovals, parks, major hospitals and local libraries

Special programs

• After School and Lunchtime Programs: Mandarin lessons, Kelly Sport, Creative Music, Chess, Football Star Academy and Tennis

• Enrichment program, consisting of reading intervention, reading recovery and other support

• Intensive swimming program

• Camping Program for levels 4 - 6

• Extensive excursion and incursion programs at each level

• Before and after school care program

• Whole school CARE programs and concerts

• Student Leadership Program

International student contact

Melissa De Melis
Email: kew.ps@education.vic.gov.au
International Education Division: www.study.vic.gov.au

International Enrolment

Kew Primary School will only accept international students who will attend our school for a minimum of six months onwards – We do not accept short-term stays of less than six months.

All applications should be submitted with the Department of Education and Training Victoria, which takes the overall responsibility of regulating the International Student Program at Victorian government schools and assessing all applications.

Comprehensive information about the International Student Program in government schools can be accessed at www.study.vic.gov.au.

Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)

Kew Primary School is accredited under the Department of Education and Training’s CRICOS registration (CRICOS provider name and code: Department of Education and Training, 00861K). For further information refer to www.study.vic.gov.au.

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