Before you arrive: international students

As an international student, your child must comply with the following:

• enrolment conditions and policies at their school
• Australian laws
• visa and course requirements

Students must not engage in any activity that may endanger the safety of themselves or any other person.

Work while you study

Students on a subclass 500 student visa aged over 15 are allowed to work for up to 40 hours per fortnight.

As the parent of an international student, you must:

• ensure your child has a valid passport and visa
• ensure your child is financially supported and has enough money to cover:
  • living costs
  • return air fares
• pay all relevant fees
• arrange health cover
• contact the Department of Education immediately if your child's visa is cancelled or if their visa status changes
• advise the department in writing within seven days of any changes to:
  • your address or contact details
  • your child’s address or contact details.

NT government schools will do all of the following:

• provide your child with the same level of instruction and educational services provided to other students
• provide English language support if needed
• appoint suitably qualified staff to oversee the provision of services and care
• provide your child with an orientation program
• introduce your child to the school community
• provide counselling and ongoing support as needed while your child is enrolled in the school
• provide at least two written reports per year.

The Department of Education cannot guarantee that your child will:

• gain a place in an NT Government school
• successfully complete their studies
• successfully complete their Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training (NTCET)
• gain entry to a tertiary institution.