International Students

Collegiate is located in the city of Hobart on the island of Tasmania, Australia’s southernmost state.

As well as a convenient, inner-city location, the School enjoys safe, quiet grounds with plenty of green space for student wellbeing. The school is just 20 minutes from Hobart International Airport.

Collegiate has a strong reputation for academic excellence and student support and wellbeing. With one of the broadest subject offerings available in Tasmania, Collegiate aims to support students to follow their passions and become well-rounded citizens of the world.

Boarding is more than accommodation – it’s a vibrant, supportive community where girls are encouraged to grow in confidence, develop lifelong friendships and embrace every opportunity school life has to offer. Discover the friendships, experiences and sense of belonging that make our Boarding House feel like home.

Futures at Collegiate Submit an online enquiry

Complete our Enquiry Form

Provide Supporting information

Our enrolments office will contact you to request your child’s most recent full school support, any relevant English language testing results, and visa/residency information.

Attend an online interview

Collegiate will arrange an online interview with the Head of School and, where relevant, the Head of Boarding and International Relations.

Receive and accept an offer

Following your interview, an offer of place may be made. To accept the offer, families will need to return the signed offer, complete the online enrolment form, and pay the initial amount as outlined in the fee schedule.

Receive visa documentation

Once the offer has been accepted and the deposit paid, Collegiate will issue a Confirmation of Enrolment (C0E). For students applying for boarding, a Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) will also be issued. These documents can then be submitted as part of the student visa application.

Our international students are offered academic excellence, a nurturing environment, individual development and the opportunity to develop their English language abilities.

International students who successfully complete their studies with St Michael’s Collegiate will obtain a Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE) and are supported by the School to be accepted by leading universities around Australia.  Recent graduates are currently studying successfully at the Universities of Melbourne, Queensland and Sydney. 

All regions in Tasmania are “Australian eligible regional areas” for the purpose of regional visas.

The Commonwealth Government requires the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Levy to be paid before commencement at the School. Students must maintain OSHC for the duration of their visa. The School arranges OSHC on a 12-month basis, and the levy is added to your daughter’s school fees each year.

The Australian Government, Department of Immigration and Citizenship Living In Australia web pages contain information and publications about life in Australia, and links to government settlement services, including help learning English. These pages also provide information about Australian values and the cultural diversity of Australia’s people.

The Australian Government wants overseas students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding place to study. Australia’s laws promote quality education and consumer protection for overseas students. These laws are known as the ESOS framework and they include the Education Services for Overseas (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code 2007. Parents and students should make themselves familiar with this framework.

The Overseas Students Ombudsman investigates complaints about problems that overseas students may have with their private education and training in Australia. Overseas students or their family/friends who are concerned about a problem a student is having can contact the Ombudsman. The Overseas Student Ombudsman is independent and impartial.