AMET Australia · Victoria Department of Education – International Student Program · 2027 intakes
Start school in Victoria
in 2027.
Applications are open for 2027 in Victoria government schools: primary, secondary and senior secondary (VCE) study for international students. Register by 31 December 2026 for AMET’s early-bird benefits. Parents or guardians can register for students under 18.
Free AMET application service · Melbourne metropolitan, Regional Victoria campuses · Homestay & welfare arrangements · Pathway to Australian universities
Register by 31 December 2026
Early-bird closes in:
- Priority processing of your application
- Free school-selection advice
- Free student visa checklist & review
- Homestay & welfare guidance
Choose your 2027 school level
Victoria Department of Education – International Student Program is one of AMET’s Australian school partners. AMET supports your application free of charge.
Primary school
Prep to Year 6 in a local government primary school, with English support where needed.
Ask about primary → SecondarySecondary school
Years 7–10 with a broad curriculum, sport, music and activities.
Ask about secondary → Senior secondary · featuredYears 11–12 (VCE)
Complete the VCE and apply to Australian universities.
Ask about Years 11–12 →Four early-bird benefits from AMET
Register your interest before 31 December 2026 and AMET will give your 2027 school application a head start.
Priority processing
Your application moves to the front of AMET’s queue, so it reaches the Victoria program sooner.
Free school-selection advice
An AMET counsellor helps you shortlist schools by location, subjects and year level.
Free student visa support
A personalised student visa checklist and a review of your documents before you lodge.
Homestay & welfare guidance
We explain homestay, guardianship and welfare (CAAW) options for students under 18.
Early-bird benefits apply to registrations received by 11:59pm AEDT on 31 December 2026. AMET’s application service is free.
Choose your 2027 intake
School terms 2027
Students can usually start at the beginning of any term.
Allow time for your offer, welfare arrangements and student visa: register at least 3–4 months before your preferred start.
Year levels
Places across primary, secondary and senior secondary.
Entry to Years 11–12 may require an English assessment. Your AMET counsellor confirms school availability.
Inside Victoria government schools
The Department of Education’s International Student Program places students in Victorian government primary and secondary schools across Melbourne and regional Victoria.
Life in Melbourne
Australia’s cultural capital: laneway cafés, live music, sport and parks, with trams that make it easy to get around.
- Student cityOne of the world’s most popular cities for international students.
- Culture & sportGalleries, festivals, the MCG, the Australian Open and the Grand Prix.
- Easy to get aroundThe world’s largest urban tram network and a free CBD tram zone.
- Global gatewayDirect flights from Melbourne Airport across Asia and beyond.
From registration to your first class
Register by 31 Dec
Send your details below to lock in your early-bird benefits.
Sign your agreement
AMET emails you our free Study Abroad Agreement to sign online.
Choose schools
Free advice to shortlist schools by area, subjects and year level.
Apply & get your offer
We lodge your application with the Victoria program and follow it to your offer.
Visa & welfare
Arrange homestay or welfare (CAAW), then lodge the student visa with our checklist.
Early-bird closes 31 December 2026
Register for the 2027 early-bird
Tell us about yourself. An AMET counsellor will be in touch, and we’ll email you right away:
- Your free AMET Study Abroad Agreement to review and sign online
- An introduction from our admissions team with your next steps
- The document checklist for your school application
Prefer to talk first? Book a free consultation or WhatsApp +61 433 463 333.
Thank you, !
We’ve received your interest in Victoria Department of Education – International Student Program. Please check your inbox (and spam folder) for your AMET Study Abroad Agreement and an introduction email from our admissions team.
2027 early-bird questions
When does the early-bird close?
Registrations received by 11:59pm AEDT on 31 December 2026 qualify for AMET’s early-bird benefits.
Does registering commit me to anything?
No. Registering secures your early-bird benefits and connects you with an AMET counsellor. You decide whether to apply.
Does AMET charge for this service?
No. AMET’s application service is free. You pay school tuition, OSHC, homestay and the government visa fee directly.
When can students start?
Students can usually start at the beginning of any school term. Term 1 starts in late January or early February 2027, so register at least 3–4 months ahead.
Who looks after students under 18?
Students under 18 must have approved accommodation and welfare arrangements: living with a parent or eligible relative, or in program-approved homestay with welfare (CAAW).
Can students go on to university?
Yes. Completing the VCE lets students apply to Australian universities, and many go on to university in Victoria.
Start school in Victoria in 2027
Register by 31 December 2026 for your early-bird benefits.
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