Overseas Students
Masada College is a co-educational day school on the North Shore of Sydney that raises responsible individual thinkers with a strong sense of social justice and confidence in their ability to determine their own future. We work in close partnership with parents and teachers to maximise students' potential. It is not surprising that our graduates win scholarships and awards and embark on a diverse range of career paths. Students from all backgrounds are welcome to our College which prides itself on inclusivity. For overseas students we have a dedicated Patron who helps students settle into both Australian life and Masada College. Come and talk to us about what we can offer your child.
Masada College is registered for a limited number of Overseas Students from Kindergarten to Year 12. An overseas student is a student who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident.
Masada College does not receive government subsidies for overseas students so they must pay full overseas fees published by the College on our website.
While Masada College is happy to accept recommendations of international students through agents for enrolments, we do not pay commissions to these agents.
It is the responsibility of the student and their family to arrange and pay for Medical Insurance and provide proof of payment to the College prior to enrolment acceptance.
Prospective overseas students are required to meet the criteria in compliance with the requirements set out by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS).
Steps to take to enrol your child at Masada
Before you arrive for your scheduled appointment at Masada College, please make sure you have the following:
- A completed and lodged Application Form to Masada College with AU$110 Application Fee
- Passport with valid visa to allow you to study in Australia
- Your letter of offer from Masada if you were issued with a CoE while overseas
- Original and a copy of your last two (2) school reports (it would be beneficial to have them translated into English prior to your interview
- Copy of your birth certificate, ID card or any other ID you may have
- If you are in the country with your parent/s, please bring their passport and visa to allow us to sight the documents and make a copy for your file
- Please make sure you have a parent and/or guardian with you for the interview who can speak and understand English.
Please be aware that you need an appointment to tour Masada College and this can be made by calling the College on 02 9449 3744 or emailing the enrolments office on enrolments@masada.nsw.edu.au
Prospectus for enrolment of your child at Masada
The following forms for Guardianship and Homestay Families are not to be completed until a formal offer of enrolment has been made in writing by the College. For further information or an application form please contact the Head of Enrolments.
Contact Details:
Head of Enrolments Office
Masada College
PO Box 235 St Ives NSW 2075
Tel. +61 2 9449 3744 Fax. +61 2 9144 3722
enrolments@masada.nsw.edu.au
On written acceptance of your enrolment, you will be required to complete the following forms.
Guardian Homestay Family Agreement re. Obligations for Overseas Students
Advice_of_Guardianship_Homestay_Agreement
When you have chosen a Homestay family, we recommend you get a Police Clearance check. This is the responsibility of the student’s family.
International Student Safety and Studying in Australia
A number of websites offer useful information to international students offering safety advice and important contact details.
Official Australian Government site for studying in Australia: About Australia and Studying in Australia
NSW Government site providing students with information about living in NSW: Living in NSW
NSW Fair Trading information to help students understand their consumer rights and responsibilities in NSW:
NSW Fair Trading
Think Before You Travel
The Overseas Students Ombudsman offers a free and independent service for overseas students who have a complaint or want to lodge an external appeal about a decision made by their private education or training provider. See the Overseas Students Ombudsman website www.oso.gov.au or phone 1300 362 072 for more information.