International Students
We are proud to enrol international students at Brisbane Boys’ College, who have formed an integral part of our community during our long history.
We warmly welcome enquiries from International Students who wish to join our College family. Brisbane Boys’ College, a PMSA school, is committed to providing international students with the opportunity to receive the highest quality education in Australia. Our thriving international student program enhances the learning experience of all students through the addition of young men from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
International Admissions Process
The College enrols international students both directly or where referred and assisted by Education Agents. For important information regarding the enrollment of international students, please refer to the details below.
Step 1: Apply
Please begin by completing an application including payment of the AUD $665.00 non-refundable Application Fee, either independently or with the assistance of an Education Agent (partner Agents can be found here).
The application will require the following documentation:
- Certified true copies of school reports from the last two years, translated into English, demonstrating satisfactory levels of academic achievement in Mathematics, Language, Humanities and Sciences
- For students with English as a second language, an International Diagnostic and Admission Test (iDAT) or an Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS) test is required at application as evidence of English language skills appropriate to the registered course according to benchmarks in the International Student Handbook
- A copy of the applicant’s Passport, Birth Certificate and Visa (if available)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) membership details (if currently studying in Australia)
- Details of the applicant’s proposed living and welfare arrangements in Brisbane (Prep to Year 6 and Year 7 to 12 day student applicants)
- Any relevant specialist or doctor’s reports
Step 2: Review
The Admissions Team will conduct an initial review to ensure that all required documents are included, the appropriate criteria are met, and the application is complete.
A secondary review is then undertaken by the Head of Junior or Secondary School to assess suitability for the College’s curriculum.
Step 3: Outcome
The family of the applicant or an approved Education Agent will then be advised of the outcome of the application, which will be conditional on a successful interview with Academic Leaders and prior receipt of an IDAT or AEAS test at the prescribed proficiency level.
Step 4: Offer
An offer of enrollment will be made in writing, accompanied by the International Student Handbook for reference. To accept the offer of enrolment, families must submit a completed and signed offer, written agreement, and student contract and pay the following non-refundable and non-transferable fees by the due date:
- The AUD $2,900 confirmation fee (non-refundable or transferrable)
- A deposit equivalent to a minimum of six months’ tuition fees (refundable under some conditions)
All pages of the written agreement and enrollment contract must be signed by both parents and returned with the above fees.
The student’s Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and Confirmation of Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) (if applicable), required for the student’s visa application, will be issued on receipt of the advance tuition fees (OSHC and a confirmed visa are required to be submitted prior to enrolment as soon as received).
Step 5: College Acknowledgement
Once received and confirmed as complete, the Headmaster co-signs the parent-signed enrolment contract and written agreement and acknowledgement is received from the Finance Department.
Step 6: English Proficiency Confirmation & Interview
One to six months prior to proposed commencement, the applicant will be invited to submit an IDAT/AEAS test that meets the College’s language entry requirements/benchmarks, if not already received (which can be found in the International Student Handbook) and, once confirmed, attend an online or in-person interview.
After the interview, enrollment will be confirmed, with or without English as an Additional Language (EAL) conditions.
If unsuccessful, a recommendation will be made regarding further preparation.
Step 7: Commencement
Between confirmation and commencement, Brisbane Boys’ College will communicate with parents regarding orientation and preparation requirements.
College staff are available during this period to assist international students with selecting suitable subjects and courses to ensure students can achieve desired academic outcomes to facilitate tertiary aspirations.
Students will then receive orientation details for their first day, along with links to the International Student Orientation Handbook.
Please note that an application is a prerequisite for admission but not a guarantee of enrolment.
Helpful Information for International Families
International Student Resources
International Student Policies
Please refer to the International Student Policies below:
Entry Requirements for International Students Policy
Course Progress, Attendance and Duration Policy for International Students
Accommodation and Welfare Policy for International Students
Deferment, Suspension and Cancellation Policy for International Students
International Student Transfer Request Policy
Complaints and Appeals Policy for International Students
Critical Incident Management Policy
CRICOS Registration
The Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association T/A Brisbane Boys’ College is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) to provide courses for international students.
Brisbane Boys’ College CRICOS provider registration number is 00491J.
The following BBC courses are registered on CRICOS:
| 084748E | Lower Primary, Prep to Year 3 Boys |
| 084749D | Upper Primary, Year 4 to Year 6 Boys |
| 084747F | Secondary, Year 7 to Year 10 Boys |
| 004857G | Secondary, Year 11 & Year 12 Boys |
Education Agents
Brisbane Boys’ College works in partnership with the following Education Agents to assist International Students with their enrolment to the College. Families are welcome to apply directly to the College or may wish to enlist the assistance of one of the agents below.
| Education Agent | Regions |
| AAS Education Consultancy | Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau |
| Academic Asia Taiwan | Taiwan |
| AC&T International | Australia, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan |
| AEC Education Consultancy | Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau |
| Ausline Education Pty Ltd | China, Hong Kong SAR, Macao, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, India |
| Auspac International Pty Ltd | Australia, China |
| Browns English Language School | Australia |
| Charlton Brown Pty Ltd | Brazil, China, Colombia, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Taiwan, Vietnam |
| Chiao Shun International Pty Ltd Australia | Australia, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Bhutan |
| City Smart Consultants | Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau |
| DOM Education | Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Vietnam |
| EIC Global (Australia) Pty Ltd | Australia, China |
| Hong Kong Overseas Studies Centre | Hong Kong, China, Macau |
| I.S Global Education | Australia, Taiwan |
| JJL International Education Exchange Promotion Ltd | Australia, New Zealand, China, Canada, India |
| Shafston International College | Australia |
| Shanghai Sky Migration Services Co. Ltd | Australia, China |
| Union Institute of Language (UIL) | Australia, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, Mongolia |
| Y.A. Corporation Australia Pty Ltd | Japan |
| Young Education Centre Aust Pty Ltd | Australia, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, Mongolia |
Education Agents who wish to work with Brisbane Boys’ College are invited to submit an Agent Application Form.
Fee Schedule for International Students
ESOS Framework
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International families who are unable to visit the campus are invited to contact the Admissions Team to organise a virtual meeting to ensure you have every opportunity to speak with us directly and have all your questions answered.
The Presbyterian and Methodist Schools Association T/A Brisbane Boys’ College CRICOS Provider Code 00491J