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Geelong Grammar School

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees A$350 - 113,560

Pupils 1470

Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)

Geelong Grammar School is an Australia-based co-educational day and boarding school spanning four campuses—Corio, Timbertop, Toorak, and Bostock House—catering to students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate from the Primary Years Programme at Toorak (Victoria's first PYP) and the Diploma Programme in Senior School with VCE, including VCE with Vocational Focus. Year 10 prepares students for the IB Diploma or VCE, with a Chinese language option for second-language learners. Timbertop, the remote Year 9 campus, blends rigorous academics with outdoor education and a dedicated Bunker as a classroom. The school supports a substantial boarding community at Timbertop and Corio, hosting Australia's largest co-educational boarding population. Facilities across campuses include SPACE, an 800-seat performing arts forum and 270-seat studio; Glamorgan Centre science labs; a 25m pool; Equestrian Centre; and a dedicated wellbeing hub. Mandarin is offered as a specialist language within PYP. This supports international-minded learning globally.

Location

Geelong Grammar School operates across four specialist campuses in Victoria: Bostock House in Newtown; Corio Campus in Corio (Geelong); Timbertop in the Victorian Alps; and Toorak Campus in Melbourne. A Junior School and Early Learning Centre are planned for Corio Campus and are scheduled to open in 2026.

Stages

ELC to Year 12 across four specialist campuses. Bostock House (ELC–Year 4); Corio Campus (Year 5–8 and Year 10–12); Timbertop Campus (Year 9); Toorak Campus (Primary campus; ELC–Year 6; Year 7 from 2027; Year 8 from 2028).

Type

Boarding and day school. Corio Campus offers both boarding and day schooling; Timbertop is a full boarding campus; the School hosts Australia's largest co-educational boarding community.

Country affiliation

Australia

Religious affiliation

Anglican

Bus service

Buses to Corio Campus operate daily to Altona, Ceres, Drysdale, Highton, Newtown, Ocean Grove, Point Cook, Toorak (Middle School only), Torquay and Williamstown. Most buses have the Bus Minder System for real-time location. Bus services require advance booking for the whole term and timings may change with demand. Exeat and End of Term bus travel connects Corio Campus to Southern Cross Station, Tullamarine Airport and Toorak Campus; Timbertop also has coordinated bus travel to Southern Cross Station, Tullamarine Airport, Corio Campus and Benalla Rail Station.

Boarding Arrangements

Corio Campus offers day, weekly and full boarding for Middle School; Senior School students may be day boarders or full boarders. Timbertop Campus is a full boarding campus. The majority of Corio Campus students are boarders, and all Timbertop students board.

Uniform Requirement

The uniform is distinguished by a signature light-blue colour and is a comprehensive set worn across Bostock House, Corio Campus, Timbertop and Toorak Campus, with Summer uniform in Terms 1 and 4 and Winter uniform in Terms 2 and 3. Uniform items are sold at two campus uniform shops (Corio and Toorak).

Food Options

Meals are provided in the Dining Hall as part of boarding life. The Corio and Timbertop campuses are co-educational boarding communities where meals form part of daily routines.

House System

Middle School houses are Parrwang (Boys) and Kunuwarra (Girls). Senior School has ten houses: Clyde Girls', Elisabeth Murdoch Girls', Garnett Girls', Hermitage Girls', Cuthbertson Boys', Francis Brown Boys', Manifold Boys', Perry Boys', Allen Day, and Fraser Day; 80 percent of Senior School students are boarders and 20 percent are day boarders.

Governance and Ownership

The School is governed by the School Council, an 11-member body plus the Principal as an ex-officio member. Major committees include Audit, Finance and Risk, Assets Management, Survivor Engagement and Nominating. The Geelong Grammar Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors and supports fundraising, donor engagement and the management of funds; it holds trustee roles for the Scholarship Fund and Endowment Trust.

Application & Enrolment Fees

- Application fee: a non-refundable AUD 350 per application for Australian citizens, permanent and temporary residents; AUD 500 per application for full fee-paying overseas students.
- Enrolment (acceptance) fee (non-refundable) payable to secure an offered place:
- Early Learning Centre (ELC3–ELC4): AUD 1,000.
- Primary and Secondary (Prep–Year 12, excluding Year 9): AUD 2,500.
- Year 9: AUD 5,000.
- Full fee-paying overseas students (ELC–Year 12): AUD 5,500.

Tuition & Boarding Fees (per term and per year) — Domestic and Overseas (2026 fee schedule)

- General: tuition/boarding fees are charged in four termly instalments (per term listed, and total annual amount shown below). Fees shown are per term / per year.

- Bostock House / Corio Junior School — Domestic students:
- ELC (3 days): AUD 3,520 / AUD 14,080.
- ELC (4 days): AUD 4,770 / AUD 19,080.
- ELC (5 days): AUD 5,665 / AUD 22,660.
- Primary Prep: AUD 5,665 / AUD 22,660.
- Primary Year 1–3: AUD 7,130 / AUD 28,520.
- Primary Year 4: AUD 8,750 / AUD 35,000.

- Bostock House / Corio Junior School — Overseas students:
- ELC (3 days): AUD 5,315 / AUD 21,260.
- ELC (4 days): AUD 6,625 / AUD 26,500.
- ELC (5 days): AUD 8,570 / AUD 34,280.
- Primary Prep: AUD 8,570 / AUD 34,280.
- Primary Year 1–3: AUD 10,060 / AUD 40,240.
- Primary Year 4: AUD 11,700 / AUD 46,800.

- Toorak Campus — Domestic students:
- ELC (3 days): AUD 4,010 / AUD 16,040.
- ELC (4 days): AUD 5,380 / AUD 21,520.
- ELC (5 days): AUD 6,700 / AUD 26,800.
- Primary Prep: AUD 8,100 / AUD 32,400.
- Primary Years 1–2: AUD 9,545 / AUD 38,180.
- Primary Years 3–6: AUD 9,960 / AUD 39,840 (Year 5–6 listed at same level).

- Toorak Campus — Overseas students (per term / per year):
- ELC (3 days): AUD 6,460 / AUD 25,840.
- ELC (4 days): AUD 8,160 / AUD 32,640.
- ELC (5 days): AUD 9,850 / AUD 39,400.
- Primary Prep: AUD 11,565 / AUD 46,260.
- Primary Years 1–2: AUD 12,545 / AUD 50,180.
- Primary Years 3–6: AUD 12,880 / AUD 51,520.

- Corio Campus — Middle School (Years 5–8):
- Domestic day Years 5–6: AUD 10,035 / AUD 40,140.
- Domestic day Years 7–8: AUD 11,435 / AUD 45,740.
- Domestic weekly boarding Years 7–8: AUD 19,190 / AUD 76,760.
- Domestic full boarding Years 7–8: AUD 22,320 / AUD 89,280.
- Overseas day Years 5–6: AUD 12,945 / AUD 51,780.
- Overseas day Years 7–8: AUD 14,460 / AUD 57,840.
- Overseas weekly boarding Years 7–8: AUD 24,185 / AUD 96,740.
- Overseas full boarding Years 7–8: AUD 26,080 / AUD 104,320.

- Corio Campus — Senior School (Years 10–12):
- Domestic day boarding (Day Boarder) Years 10–12: AUD 13,845 / AUD 55,380.
- Domestic full boarding Years 10–12: AUD 23,460 / AUD 93,840.
- Overseas tuition and day boarding Years 10–12: AUD 16,875 / AUD 67,500.
- Overseas tuition and full boarding Years 10–12: AUD 28,390 / AUD 113,560.

- Timbertop (Year 9) — Domestic and Overseas:
- Domestic full boarding Year 9: AUD 23,460 / AUD 93,840.
- Overseas full boarding Year 9: AUD 28,390 / AUD 113,560.
- A Senior School Transition Deposit equal to a full Term's published fee for a Year 10 boarding student applies to students commencing at Timbertop (charged or amortised as described in enrolment notices).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Fee invoices are issued termly; tuition and boarding fees are charged in four instalments each year. Billing dates and due dates for the 2026 schedule are issued in advance and the 2026 billing dates/due dates listed are:
- Term 1 bill issued Wednesday 17 September 2025 — due Monday 6 October 2025.
- Term 2 bill issued Monday 15 December 2025 — due Thursday 29 January 2026.
- Term 3 bill issued Monday 30 March 2026 — due Monday 20 April 2026.
- Term 4 bill issued Monday 22 June 2026 — due Monday 20 July 2026.
- Fees are payable one term in advance (that is, a term's fees are due prior to the commencement of the term to which they relate). Sundry expenses are normally billed each term as they arise and are due prior to the following term. Unpaid fees accrue interest from the date of default at a rate equivalent to the Westpac unarranged lending rate. Non-payment may lead to suspension or termination of enrolment.

Boarding fees & boarding-specific charges and inclusions

- Boarding fee levels are shown above by campus and year group (weekly and full boarding options at Corio; full boarding is compulsory at Timbertop Year 9). Boarding inclusions typically cover furnished accommodation, meals (weekly or full as appropriate), routine laundry, access to health centre services, and residential pastoral care. Occasional additional boarding charges include:
- Day students overnight boarding (occasional): AUD 145 per night.
- Weekly boarding: weekends spent at the School billed at AUD 350.
- No adjustment to Term 4 boarding fees for Year 12 students who withdraw from boarding in Term 4; certain deposits may be forfeited if Timbertop students do not transition to Senior School.

Other costs & exclusions

- The published tuition and boarding fees include a number of standard items (buses for official school purposes, compulsory excursions, subject levies, school magazine/yearbook, some instrument hire, selected meals, access to health/wellbeing facilities). Exclusions and additional costs that parents should budget for include:
- School uniform and uniform shop purchases.
- Booklists, stationery and diaries.
- Camps, Adventure Expeditions and some specific excursions.
- Private instrumental or voice tuition and instrument hire beyond included provision.
- Notebook computers or other personal technology (some Year 12 students may have a listed computer lease charge of AUD 750).
- Optional co-curricular activities with separate charges, chemist and medical charges, commuter buses, personal items, dry-cleaning or sewing-room services where applicable.
- Before- and after-school care flat rates (example domestic schedule: Before School Care typically AUD 21 flat; After School Care AUD 40 flat; late collection fee AUD 15 per 15 minutes after 6:00pm).

Refund information

- Application and enrolment fees are non-refundable except where stated otherwise for overseas students (for example, where a student visa is refused certain refunds and conditions apply). Overseas students' refunds are handled under the Overseas Students Refund Policy and in accordance with the ESOS Act; the policy specifies circumstances for refunds, a AUD 500 refund administration deduction may apply where a visa is refused, refunds are paid in Australian dollars by electronic bank transfer, and timeframes for processing (generally within four weeks of a completed refund request except in provider-default circumstances). Domestic enrolment withdrawals require a minimum of one term's written notice and failure to provide required notice or payment obligations may leave fees payable; unpaid fees are recoverable with costs.

Fee payment options & practical payment details

- Accepted payment channels include BPAY (details on each invoice/statement), the School's online parent payments tile (HIVE) accepting Visa, Mastercard and JCB, and international payments by SWIFT transfer (contact the School's credit/finance team for instructions). The School does not accept cash or cheque for fee payments. Electronic bank transfer details are held for fee payments (the School's Fee Transfer Account is with Westpac) and international payers are provided appropriate SWIFT instructions. Credit card/online payments incur merchant handling fees as advised through the School's payment facility. Contact details for fee-account queries are provided to families via the School's accounts team.

Other payment arrangements & concessions

- Sibling discounts apply where three or more children attend concurrently (15% discount for third and subsequent children when not all are boarders; 20% for third and subsequent where all are boarders — discount applies to the youngest sibling).
- Timbertop day-student families may apply to spread the additional boarding cost for Year 9 across Years 8–10 under a Timbertop payment option if applied for by the stated deadline.
- Advance lump-sum payments for fees in advance are accepted subject to approval and conditions.

Key administrative notes

- Fees and levies are subject to annual review.
- Certain deposits or bonds may be required for selected year levels or specific enrolment conditions; Timbertop Senior School Transition Deposit rules and possible forfeiture are specified in enrolment notices.
- Interest, recovery costs and possible suspension or termination apply for overdue accounts.

Curriculum

PYP offered at the Toorak Campus; Toorak was the first school in Victoria to introduce the Primary Years Programme. Senior School offers VCE or IB Diploma; the School provides VCE, IB Diploma, and VCE with Vocational Focus for Years 11 and 12. Year 10 prepares students for the IB Diploma Programme or VCE and includes a Chinese course for second-language learners. Timbertop, the remote Year 9 campus, combines rigorous academics with outdoor education.

Student Teacher Ratio

In 2022 there were 1,437 students and 187 teaching staff, giving an approximate student–teacher ratio of 7.7 to 1.

Exam Results

Senior School offers both VCE and the IB Diploma. In 2021, the school's median ATAR was 81.3. In 2022, top-percentage results included 24.4% of students in the top 5% of Victoria, 39.4% in the top 10%, 63.7% in the top 25% and 93.7% in the top 50%.

Higher Education Progression

84% of graduates attended Victorian institutions, 14% interstate and 2% overseas. Notable Victorian destinations include The University of Melbourne, RMIT University, Monash University and Deakin University, with overseas and UK options also represented. Alumni have gained places at universities including Harvard, Princeton, Stanford, Yale, Cambridge, Oxford, St Andrews and Edinburgh.

Gifted and Talented

There is a Gifted and Talented program supported by an Inclusive Learning Collaborator on the Toorak Campus.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Navigate programme for Middle School students and the Pathways programme for Senior School students focus on social, emotional, physical and academic wellbeing. A House-based mentoring system supports every student in both day and boarding houses, with Heads of House, resident mentors, House Mentors and support staff providing ongoing care. A comprehensive network of pastoral care is in place, with daily contact to ensure students feel seen, cared for and supported. Timbertop and Corio campuses have dedicated wellbeing leadership and counselling resources, with counsellors and psychologists visiting Timbertop and a campus wellbeing framework. The school places wellbeing at the heart of education to help students flourish.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school provides inclusive learning; Students requiring additional support, or extension, have the opportunity to attend inclusive learning lessons and are supported inclusively in the classroom setting. In Toorak Campus, an Inclusive Learning Collaborator / EAL Teacher collaborates with classroom and specialist teachers to plan and deliver meaningful learning experiences and to differentiate the curriculum so all students are engaged. They plan and deliver targeted literacy and numeracy intervention programs for identified learners and maintain records of assessments, adjustments and teaching programs. They develop and update Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in partnership with teachers and parents, and participate in Student Support Group meetings each term for students with an IEP. They also coordinate supports in relation to NCCD levels and ensure appropriate placement and adjustments.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

An Inclusive Learning Collaborator / EAL Teacher at the Toorak Campus plans and delivers targeted EAL instruction and literacy/numeracy interventions within the classroom, differentiating instruction to engage EAL learners. They plan and deliver targeted literacy and numeracy interventions and work to differentiate instruction for EAL students. They gather information about individual learning needs and maintain records of assessments and teaching programs to inform supports. They collaborate with classroom teachers and parents to develop and update Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and participate in Student Support Group meetings relating to EAL students.

Mental Wellbeing

The Handbury Centre for Wellbeing combines everyday medical facilities with proactive wellbeing resources, including counselling, online health and wellbeing information, yoga and Pilates, and access to a large on‑campus fitness facility. It provides counselling and expert guidance to support student mental wellbeing and facilitates physical activity as part of wellbeing. The school's wellbeing model is a whole‑school approach that integrates Positive Education with a network of people, programmes and policies to support emotional and physical wellbeing. Staff participate in Discovering Positive Education training and ongoing wellbeing training to embed these practices in school life.

Safeguarding

Geelong Grammar School has a Student Safeguarding Policy and reporting procedures. The school is committed to the safety of all students and has a zero tolerance of student abuse.

Admissions

1. Discover more. Explore our school information and, if possible, join a Discovery Day, group or personalised campus tour to experience the school firsthand. Campus visits help families understand the culture, community and the education on offer. Staff are available to answer questions and provide a sense of how the school supports students' education and wellbeing. 2. Complete an online application for enrolment. Applications are accepted at any time after birth. To apply for a place at any campus, complete the online Enrolment Application Form and pay the non‑refundable application fee. Provide a copy of the child's birth certificate and passport, the most recent school reports if applicable, and any medical or health-related reports. If English is not the first language, an English Language Proficiency assessment may be requested depending on year level. The online application can be saved to complete later with a unique code; early application is encouraged to maintain communication about available places. 3. Enrolment Interview. After submitting the online application, a confirmation email is issued and the child is added to the enrolment register for the intended entry year. A staff member will contact to schedule the student interview, typically one to two years prior to entry, depending on campus. A pre-enrolment questionnaire is completed before the interview, and interviews are conducted by the Admissions Manager and the relevant Heads of Campus, with careful consideration given to Timbertop's boarding environment. Timbertop campus tours are offered in the year prior to enrolment. A lodgement of the enrolment application and fee does not guarantee a place. 4. Confirmation of Place. Following an interview, a formal offer may be issued if a place is available and at the school's discretion. To accept, families complete the required enrolment documentation, provide school reports, English language test results and NAPLAN results if applicable, and pay a non‑refundable enrolment fee by the date stipulated. Fees are payable one term prior to the term to which they relate (for example, students beginning in the calendar year are billed Term 1 fees in the preceding September/October). 5. Welcome and Introduction. Prior to joining, families are invited to participate in orientation events and opportunities to become familiar with the School, forming relationships with teachers and fellow students starting in the same year. Overseas students have additional considerations outlined on the overseas student enrolment page.

Scholarships

The School offers a broad range of scholarships and awards, including Academic, General Excellence, Music, Visual Arts, Sports, Rural and Regional, Boarding, and Choral scholarships. Scholarships are available to new and currently enrolled students, with some primary-age opportunities and the majority targeting secondary students for boarding and day enrolment. Scholarships can cover boarding and tuition fees in part or in full, and donors support a large scholarship program that funds over 200 students annually, along with about 100 bursaries and concessional assistance for families in need. Scholarships are awarded one year ahead of commencement. 2027 Major Scholarship programme key dates: applications open 3 November 2025; close 2 February 2026; scholarship examination 21 February 2026; first round interviews in April 2026; second round interviews May–June 2026; outcomes communicated to families by June 2026. 2027 Sports Scholarship programme key dates: expressions of interest open 3 November 2025; close 22 July 2026 (interviews may be held during the application period). Visual Arts scholarships include the Russell Drysdale Visual Arts Scholarship open to a new student, with further cycles opening in November 2027 for entry in 2029. Boarding scholarships are available across Year Levels 7–11, with each category having specific eligibility criteria; see individual award pages for details.

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Kardinia International College

Instructs in English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Fees A$3,453 - 10,546

Pupils 2000

Type Co-educational

Kardinia International College is an independent, coeducational, non-denominational K–12 school in Geelong, Australia serving students from ages 3 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme for Kindergarten to Year 6 and the Diploma Programme for Years 11–12, with a vertical curriculum aligned to the Victorian Curriculum for Years 7–10 and both the Victorian Certificate of Education option. The campus spans 52 acres in Bell Post Hill, with a second Kardinia Grove Year 5 Campus on farmland for place‑based learning, permaculture and green energy. Facilities include the Goodfellow Aquatic Centre, a one‑to‑one device program, KICOnline and a laptop program in the Senior School. Kardinia was established in 1996, founded by Yoshimaro and Kiyoko Katsumata, and has grown to accommodate hundreds of students. The co‑curricular program covers sport, drama, music and many clubs, including French and Japanese language groups, debating and robotics. It emphasises international mindedness and community service.

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The main campus is in Bell Post Hill (29-31 Kardinia Drive, Bell Post Hill, 3215), near Corio Bay. Kardinia Grove Year 5 Campus sits on about 30 acres of farmland a short distance from the main campus. Geelong is approximately 75 km from Melbourne and is Victoria's second-largest city with easy access to the Great Ocean Road.

Stages

Kindergarten to Year 12. The IB Primary Years Programme is offered for Years K–6, a vertical curriculum for Years 7–10, and both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the Victorian Certificate of Education options for Years 11–12.

Type

Independent (private), coeducational, non-denominational Kindergarten–Year 12 International Baccalaureate World school.

Pupil Nationality Mix

Approximately 55 international students (of about 2,000) from overseas countries including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, France and Japan.

Additional learning support

English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered for students whose English is not their first language, with a customised program on arrival and additional English sessions as required.

Country affiliation

Australia

Religious affiliation

Non-denominational

Bus service

Private Kardinia Bus Service operated by McHarry's for Kardinia students. Buses have live RollCall tracking and mobile app notifications, seatbelts and air conditioning, and serve areas including Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, Lara, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Colac, Altona, and the Greater Geelong District. Permanent and casual travel options are available; conveyance allowances may apply for eligible regional routes. For more information, contact the Bus Services Coordinator.

Boarding Arrangements

The school manages a safe and coordinated Homestay Program where overseas students live with closely monitored local Australian families. The program provides a rewarding Australian cultural experience and supports English language development, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support as needed. A full-time Homestay Coordinator oversees welfare and facilitates an orientation program, regular meetings, and cultural outings. Students aged 13 and older may enroll to live with approved homestay families; junior or primary overseas students must live with a parent or close relative under Australian regulations.

Uniform Requirement

The College requires a full school uniform. Senior School students wear blazers to and from school each day and wear sports uniform on appropriate days; makeup is not permitted, jewellery is limited to a single pair of plain studs or sleepers, students must be clean-shaven, and long hair must be tied back. Junior School students wear the Kardinia Grove uniform, and black leather lace-up shoes accompany the formal uniform.

House System

Four houses: Cowie (green), Gotemba (blue), Morongo (red), and Thomson (yellow). Each house is divided into two wings with a dedicated House Coordinator. Under the four-house system, students are assigned to Tutor Groups (homeroom) that mix Years 7–12.

Governance and Ownership

The College is incorporated under the Corporations Act 2001 and is a public company limited by guarantee. The College Board governs the school, setting policy and strategic direction, with the Principal and Director of Business Operations attending Board meetings. The College is registered with the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA).

Application and Acceptance Fees
- Application fee (local students): AUD 250 (non-refundable).
- Application fee (overseas students): Free of charge.
- Acceptance / Confirmation deposit: AUD 500 (credited against first term fees) for Junior and Senior School; AUD 250 deposit for Kindergarten places.

Tuition fees (local students) — annual and per term totals
- Kindergarten (3YO): Tuition AUD 6,006; Curriculum Levy AUD 194; Annual Total AUD 6,200; Total per term AUD 1,550.
- Kindergarten (4YO): Tuition AUD 7,370; Curriculum Levy AUD 194; Annual Total AUD 7,564; Total per term AUD 1,891.
- Lower Primary (Foundation–Year 2): Tuition AUD 7,974; Curriculum Levy AUD 2,386; Annual Total AUD 10,360; Total per term AUD 2,590.
- Middle Primary (Years 3–4): Tuition AUD 9,198; Curriculum Levy AUD 2,386; Annual Total AUD 11,584; Total per term AUD 2,896.
- Upper Primary (Years 5–6): Tuition AUD 9,658; Curriculum Levy AUD 2,386; Annual Total AUD 12,044; Total per term AUD 3,011.
- Years 7–8: Tuition AUD 13,947; Curriculum Levy AUD 3,205; Annual Total AUD 17,152; Total per term AUD 4,288.
- Years 9–10: Tuition AUD 16,475; Curriculum Levy AUD 3,205; Annual Total AUD 19,680; Total per term AUD 4,920.
- Years 11–12: Tuition AUD 17,887; Curriculum Levy AUD 3,205; Annual Total AUD 21,092; Total per term AUD 5,273.

Tuition fees (overseas students) — summary
- Senior School tuition (overseas students): AUD 32,038 (note this figure includes school bus fee where applicable).
- Junior School tuition (overseas students): AUD 28,196.
- Payroll Tax Levy for overseas students: AUD 225.
- Compulsory Overseas Student medical insurance: approximately AUD 1,000 per year (Australian Government requirement).
- Tablet computer rental (international students): AUD 760 per year.
- Foundation Levy (international students): AUD 750 per year.

Levies and additional mandatory charges
- Foundation Levy (per family): AUD 750, applied to the eldest student's fees.
- State Government payroll tax levy (recovery charge per student): AUD 125 for Highview; AUD 225 for Junior and Senior School.

Bus fees (annual and per semester by zone)
- Zone 1: Annual AUD 1,646; Per semester AUD 823.
- Zone 2: Annual AUD 2,220; Per semester AUD 1,110.
- Zone 3: Annual AUD 3,244; Per semester AUD 1,622.
- Zone 4: Annual AUD 4,160; Per semester AUD 2,080.
- Casual bus trip charge (per trip, charged monthly): AUD 12.

Other user-pays charges and typical costs
- Casual bus fee: AUD 12.00 per trip.
- Lock replacement: AUD 26.00.
- Student diary replacement: AUD 14.00.
- ID card replacement: AUD 20.00.
- Lost/damaged library books, lost/damaged instruments, co-curricular charges, VET/VCE/IB fees, and music lesson charges: charged as incurred (amounts vary by program).
- International uniform estimates (first year only): School uniform approximately AUD 1,000; Sports uniform approximately AUD 400 (Year 11–12 may require less sports uniform).
- IB registration and exam fee (IB students): AUD 1,060.
- VCE assessment program and textbook estimates: approximately AUD 200–300 for Year 11 and approximately AUD 500 for Year 12.
- Airport pick-up (optional private car): approximately AUD 150–170; shuttle service approximately AUD 48; first-time arrival and departure airport pick-up/drop-off may be provided free of charge.

Sibling and family fee discounts
- Sibling discounts on net tuition (applied to younger child's net tuition only): two students 12%; three students 15%; four students 20%; five students 23%.
- Kardinia Student discounts on tuition fees by child order: Second child 12%; Third child 15%; Fourth child 20%; Fifth child 23%.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoice issue and due dates (example schedule used for the published annual fee cycle):
- Term 1 & full year (fees in advance): Issue date 21 November 2025; Due date 5 December 2025.
- Term 2: Issue date 16 January 2026; Due date 6 February 2026.
- Term 3: Issue date 3 April 2026; Due date 1 May 2026.
- Term 4: Issue date 3 July 2026; Due date 31 July 2026.
- Fees and charges are due and payable by the stated due date on the invoice.
- Fees in advance option: a 3% discount is offered on the net tuition component if the full account is paid by the stipulated fees-in-advance deadline.

Payment methods accepted
- Direct Debit: weekly, fortnightly or monthly options available (arrangements via the College Accounts team).
- BPAY: each account includes a unique BPAY Customer Reference; Biller Code 585331.
- EFTPOS and Credit Card: payments accepted in person or via phone (Debit & Credit — VISA, Mastercard and American Express).
- Cheque: payable to Kardinia International College (Geelong) Ltd.
- For direct debit setup and payment queries, contact accounts@kardinia.vic.edu.au.

Boarding / Homestay arrangements and fees
- The College does not operate on-campus boarding. Overseas students typically use a homestay program.
- Homestay program (includes accommodation, meals, laundry and one hot lunch per week): AUD 450 per week (charged per semester).
- Homestay placement fee: Free of charge.
- Guardian arrangement fee: Free of charge.
- A deposit for additional charges (overseas students) of AUD 500 is held and refunded on final account reconciliation.

Withdrawal, absence and refund terms
- Withdrawal of enrolment: written notification is required. A full term's notice is required or a term's fee in lieu of notice is payable.
- Extended absence where a family wishes to hold a confirmed place: full fees must be paid for each term of absence to retain the confirmed place.
- Where fees remain unpaid for more than two terms, a payment plan must be entered into; failure to comply may result in withdrawal of the student's place and recovery action for monies owing.
- International students are subject to the College's International Student Refund Policy and specific international refund provisions; deposits held for additional charges are refunded on final account reconciliation where applicable.

Contacts for fee queries and account management
- All fee and account queries are managed by the College Finance/Accounts team; contact via accounts@kardinia.vic.edu.au or College Reception for direct payments and account assistance.

Curriculum

The school is an International Baccalaureate World School offering the IB Primary Years Programme for Kindergarten to Year 6, a vertical curriculum aligned with the Victorian Curriculum for Years 7–10, and both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the Victorian Certificate of Education options in Years 11–12.

Exam Results

The International Baccalaureate Diploma students achieved an average score of 35.47 (Nominal ATAR 93.27).

Gifted and Talented

Bridges Scholarships (General Excellence) are offered for high-achieving students; the scholarships are awarded for general excellence with emphasis on academic achievement and high achievement in arts, sport, leadership, science and technology, community service or social justice.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school teaches resilience and personal identity through Year 7-10 Health and Physical Education. The unit covers social and emotional challenges associated with adolescence and focuses on sexual health, gender, respect and relationships. It connects health topics to real-world issues and helps students understand how culture and healthcare systems shape wellbeing. The unit is ideal for students considering VCE Physical Education or IB Sport Science.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school supports overseas students with English as an Additional Language (EAL) subjects and classes, with extra English sessions available at lunchtimes as required.

Mental Wellbeing

The school includes mental health concepts, mental illness, and the influences of risk and protective factors, with the psychological basis of strategies that contribute to mental wellbeing addressed in VCE Science.

Safeguarding

The school has a full-time Homestay Coordinator responsible for the welfare of overseas students, and there are strong connections between the student, their family, the homestay provider and the College.

Admissions

1. Kardinia International College accepts local and overseas students. It is CRICOS-registered (CRICOS number 01502C). It is an independent, private, coeducational, non-denominational Kindergarten–Year 12 International Baccalaureate World school. The Senior School offers the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma).

2. For overseas applicants, the enrolment process begins with completing the Online Application Form (no application fee). A copy of the student's recent school report and AEAS English Test must be sent to the College. The College will contact you to advise whether there is a vacancy and whether the application will proceed to interview, usually via Microsoft Teams. If successful, a provisional Letter of Offer detailing the fees and health cover payable in advance is issued. Fees are paid into the Kardinia International College Trust Account, and a Confirmation of Enrolment is issued on receipt of payment. A student visa can then be applied for using the COE, the receipt, health documents and passport at the local Visa Office.

3. Overseas Agents: Kardinia International College works with Overseas Agents. Global – IDP Global Network. China – ACIC; Aus-Asia International Education Alliance; Auscharm Pty Ltd; Education Information Centre (EIC); International Student Exchange Services (ISES) Pty Ltd; International Student Support Network (ISSN); JJL Overseas Education Consulting & Services Co Ltd; Kunming Hiuteng Visa Services Co Ltd; New Oriental Vision Overseas Consulting; SinoCredit Migration. Hong Kong – AAS Education Consultancy; AEC Education Consultancy; Introducing Australia Studies Centre (IASC). South Korea – Olive Education Center. Taiwan – Academic Asia Taiwan; AusAsia International Institute. Vietnam – Avenue to Success (ATS). Cambodia – WEdu Abroad.

4. Homestay Program: Kardinia offers a Homestay Program to its International students.

5. Fees: These fees are published for overseas students for 2026. Application Fee is free of charge. Tuition Fees (including school bus) Senior School: $32,038; Junior School: $28,196. Payroll Tax Levy: $225. Medical Insurance (approx. $1,000 per year). Homestay Program: $450 per week (charged per semester). Homestay Placement Fee: Free of charge. Guardian Arrangement Fee: Free of charge. Foundation Levy: $750 per year. Tablet computer rental: $760 per year. Deposit for additional charges: $500 (one off). Uniform (first year): School $1,000; Sports $400. VCE/IB study costs (textbooks, etc.) and other items are noted within the schedule.

6. Prospectus: The Prospectus contains a summary of information about the College, its vision, learning goals, curriculum and facilities, and is translated into multiple languages. English Prospectus and translations are available.

Scholarships

Years 7–11 Music Scholarships, and from 2027 Bridges to the Future Scholarships (General Excellence) for Years 7–11. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must have an application for enrolment. Music Scholarships for 2027 are currently closed. Music Scholarships are awarded based on a video audition, a shortlisted live audition, school reports and an interview with a member of the College Leadership Team. For Years 7–11, minimum AMEB grade levels apply for instrumental and vocal entries; video auditions require two pieces on the primary instrument (two performances if multiple instruments), maximum 10 minutes total; shortlisted applicants attend an in-person audition with two contrasting works, some short tests and a brief interview. Successful Music Scholarship recipients receive a reduction in academic and/or music tuition fees, and must participate in instrumental/vocal ensembles. Bridges to the Future Scholarships (Years 7–11) are offered to new students in the following year who could not attend the College for financial reasons; awards focus on general excellence with emphasis on academic achievement plus strengths in arts, sport, leadership, science and technology, community service, or social justice, with demonstrated international mindedness. Applications for Bridges Scholarships require a maximum two-page summary of achievements and tests, school reports, most recent NAPLAN, parent tax information, two references, two short essays, and a birth certificate; Indigenous students are encouraged to apply. Bridges Scholarship registrations are open for Years 8–11, 2027 entry and close on Friday 29 May 2026. Bridges Scholarship registrations for Year 7 in 2027 have now closed.

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