Enrolments

School Zone

How to Enrol

Step 2

Enrolment Documentation

All student enrolments must be formalised by completing an enrolment form and providing copies of the following documentation:

• Birth Certificate (English translated)
• Immunisation Form from the Australian Immunisation Register
• Proof of Residence (Tenancy Agreement or Contract of Sale)
• Medical Management Plans (Asthma and Anaphylaxis)
• Student Visa*
• Latest School Report
• Student Drawing or Letter for the Principal

*All copies of student visas must be provided to the School as part of the enrolment process. The student’s eligibility for enrolment is based on the visa of the student and then in the second instance the family or parent. Depending on the status and visa number, students may need to apply through the Victorian Schools International Division https://www.study.vic.gov.au/en/Pages/default.aspx

Step 3

Drop off student enrolment form & supporting documentation to reception

All enrolment applications must be handed into the School’s Reception in person along with the supporting documentation. We do not accept electronic copies. Contact the School to arrange a time to drop off your completed enrolment form and supporting documentation between 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Once your enrolment form has been accepted, we will book in a pre-enrolment interview with the Principal and you will receive a School Enrolment Pack.

Step 4

Pre enrolment interview & agreement

All new students are required to complete a pre-enrolment General Assessment Test prior to enrolment and also attend with their families a pre enrolment interview with the Principal, Assistant Principal or Head of Student Wellbeing.

The Principal also requests a copy of the child’s most recent school report and for your child to write a letter to the Principal or draw a picture. Both of these items are to be submitted along with the enrolment application.

Each interview is approximately 30 minutes and all interviews are held at the School. 

Each Student Assessment will take approximately 20 minutes for Prep to Grade 2 students and 1 hour for Grade 3-6 Students and are held at the school.  Whilst the student is sitting the assessment – parents are encouraged to meet with our Office Manager to answer any questions you may have.  Interview and Assessment times and dates are confirmed when an enrolment application is submitted in full.

International Students

South Melbourne Primary School proudly considers all student enrolments, including International Student applications as an opportunity to be educated and participate in education programs fundamental to the development of all children.

STUDENT VISAS

South Melbourne Primary School has a diverse student demographic, with many students and families currently on working or students Visas. Depending on the Visa type and number of the student visa and in some instances the parent, students will need to apply to the DET International Division.

The following Visa numbers require an application for enrolment through the International Division:

173     400     417     456     459     462     500*     570     571*     572     573     575     600     601     602     651     675     676     679     685     686     771     773     884     944     956     976   977

* Some only not all

INTERNATIONAL DIVISION ENROLMENT PROCESS

To enrol in a Victorian government primary school as an international student, you must:

• Submit an application form
• Attach the requested documentation, including a copy of the child’s current Australian visa and passport details, to the application form
• Pay the relevant international fees
• Be accepted for enrolment by the school.

All applications for enrolment are completed online at https://www.study.vic.gov.au/en/Pages/default.aspx

The type of application form and process undertaken to enrol an international student in a Victorian government school is largely dependent upon the type of visa the student will hold during their stay in Australia.

SCHOOL ENROLMENT PROCESS

Students who have applied through the International Division and granted placement at South Melbourne Primary School must follow the School’s enrolment process before the student can commence. Families of students who have been granted placement should contact (03) 9935 9399 or south.melbourne.ps@education.vic.gov.au for further information regarding this process.

FEES

International students are required to pay both international student fees as well as the determined School fees for the current year. All international fees and school fees must be paid prior to the student commencing enrolment. Please be aware that students cannot commence enrolment until all school and international fees are paid in full.

SUPPORT

For further information about the application process and the options for international students in Victoria please contact or visit:

Website: http://www.study.vic.gov.au/
Email: international@education.vic.gov.au
Phone: +61 3 9637 2990 (Mon – Fri, 9:00am – 5:00pm AEST)

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