International Students

Melbourne Girls Grammar offers all students a world of possibility and opportunity to discover their passion.

Melbourne Girls Grammar is the only independent girls’ school in the City of Melbourne. Within walking distance of Melbourne’s world-class sporting and cultural precincts, the school has unparalleled access to the city for students to explore, discover and immerse themselves in the Melbourne way of life.

International students are integral to bringing new perspectives to our community and we support these students throughout their education with us.

International students must live within the Boarding House or with a parent.  

How to Apply

Stage 1

All international students must complete an Application Form (International Students) and submit it with the following documents:

  • AEAS test
  • School report transcript from the past 3 years – translated into English and certified
  • Copy of passport or birth certificate (certified)
  • Evidence of participation in extracurricular activities
  • Letter of Recommendation – optional
  • Confirmation of payment of the application fee (AUD 150)

AEAS test results provide detail regarding the student’s proficiency in English and is one of the measures of the candidate’s suitability. 

Applicants are required to attain the minimum scores outlined below:

Year Level AEAS Score Proficiency
5-6 50+ Intermediate
7-9 61+ Upper-Intermediate
10 71+ Pre-Advanced
11 80+ Advanced

 

Stage 2

Students will also be required to participate in an enrolment interview to confirm eligibility. It is highly recommended that a parent is present at this interview. The interview may take place in person but in most instances, this will be organised via video conference.

For a comprehensive look at Melbourne Girls Grammar for international students, we recommend downloading our handbook. 

International Handbook

Download the International Handbook (.pdf)

Application Process

Application

Parents or their representatives submit an online International Student Application for Enrolment with required documentation:

  1. Copy of AEAS test results
  2. Copy of past three years’ school reports – translated into English and certified)
  3. Copy or birth certificate or passport (certified)
  4. Confirmation of payment of the application fee (AUD 150)

Review

The relevant Director of Programs will review the Student Application and supporting information.

Interview

Families are invited to attend an enrolment interview with the Executive Director – Marketing and Community Engagement and with other key senior staff at the School. This may occur via Teams or Zoom where necessary. It is the responsibility of the family to organise an interpreter if required.

Offer

The Principal is the only person who can issue a Letter of Offer. When an offer has been issued, parents have 14 days to accept by completing and returning the International Student Agreement documentation and by paying tuition fees for two terms and boarding fees for two terms (where boarding is required) in advance.

Offers are conditional upon the student reaching required English proficiency for the year level of entry. Reports from the Language School will form part of this assessment.

Confirmation

Confirmation of Enrolment and Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare documentation will be prepared upon the payment of the fees.

International Agents

To aid in the enrolment process, Melbourne Girls Grammar has partnered with a number of international agencies. We encourage you to contact an agent in your region for additional assistance. We are currently reviewing our agent agreements with our representatives in each location. Should you require the name of a preferred agent, please contact enrolments@mggs.vic.edu.au.

Please note the school does not offer support with VISA applications and cannot provide guidance on this matter.

 

Year of Study 2024 Annual Fee (AUD) 2024 Term Instalment
Prep $38,256 $9,564
Year 1 to Year 2 $40,168 $10,042
Year 3 to Year 4 $42,980 $10,745
Year 5 to Year 6 $48,140 $12,035
Year 7 $51,028 $12,757
Year 8 $52,556 $13,139
Year 9 to Year 10 $54,660 $13,665
Year 11 to Year 12 $55,752 $13,938
Boarding Years 7 to 12 $32,644 $8,161