Enrolments

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How to Enrol

STEP 1

COLLECT OR DOWNLOAD STUDENT ENROLMENT PACK

Collect a student Enrolment Pack from the school office or Download and print Student Enrolment Form here.

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

*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 9:30 am – 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday.

International Students

Gilgai Plains 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

Gilgai Plains 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 Student 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 Gilgai Plains 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) 8779 0000 or gilgai.plains.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)

Parent Payments

Please find the 2023 parent payment documentation below:

Parent Payments can be made through the Compass Parent Portal under Course Confirmation/Payments.

You can find more information about the Departments Parent Payment Policies here: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/parent-payment/policy

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