International Students

Covenant Christian School Sydney is a vibrant Christian school in the beautiful Northern Beaches of Sydney.  It has provided education for overseas students for a number of years and many have had great educational success.  As a Christian school, Covenant seeks to provide a strong educational experience that is grounded firmly in a Christian understanding of the world. 

The school has teachers who are very experienced and well regarded in their fields of expertise.  They thoroughly prepare students for further study in Australian Universities.  The school understands the importance of the parents in the upbringing of children and encourages strong interaction between the school and the parents.

Covenant offers limited places for international Students so they can maximise the educational experience whilst at the school.

Covenant offers enrolment to international students wishing to study in the following areas:

• Primary School Grades K to 6 (Cricos Course:  062186E)
• Junior Secondary School Grades 7 to 10 (Cricos Course:  010641F)
• Senior Secondary School Grades 11 to12 (Cricos Course: 010642E)

Covenant Christian School Sydney recognises the valuable contribution overseas students make within the school community. Covenant welcomes overseas students into its family and provides a friendly, supportive environment that encourages the educational development and personal growth of all students.

International Student Fees 2010 (266 KB)

ESL Program

Covenant Christian School has an English as a Second Language Program for students from overseas. Students for whom English is not their first language are taught English by specialist teachers. These students undertake a course which has been especially developed to help them improve their English language skills at the same time as they undertake their normal studies. They take all other subjects in mainstream classes.

Applicants will still need to have a minimum proficiency of spoken and written English to enable them to cope with the studies.  An AEAS assessment may be requested. Students whose level of English proficiency would prevent them learning effectively in the classroom may be advised to enrol for a period of up to 6 months at an intensive language centre before taking up their position at Covenant Christian School.

Enquiries / Enrolment

Upon receiving an inquiry we will send a Prospectus including written requirements regarding acceptance of Enrolment, a Fee Schedule and Policies relating to overseas students. The information may be sent either by post or email.
Overseas students applying for enrolment are required to:

1. Complete the Application for Enrolment Form and return it to the School with:

• A certified translated copy of the latest school report
• A reference from the pastor of the church you regularly attend, or if this is not applicable, a personal reference from the school your child last attended.
• Copy of child’s passport and visa
• Copy of child’s birth certificate
• Results of a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or their equivalent, administered by the student's school or an accredited agency, eg. Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS).
• Enclose the AUD$800.00 application fee.

2.  If a place in the School is available we will post a letter of acceptance and request payment of the first instalment of Tuition Fees.  A Student Enrolment Agreement will be enclosed. This must be signed and returned to the School with your fee payments.

3. When fees have been paid, we will send you a Confirmation of Enrolment Certificate. This should be taken to the Australian Embassy in order to apply for a Student Visa.

Upon your arrival at Covenant you will be introduced to other fellow students and your ESL Teacher or Year Level Co-ordinator who will help you finalise your subject selections. You will also meet the College International Student Coordinator who will monitor your general welfare, and provide you with on-going support.

Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Ethnic Affairs (DIMA)

Applicants should be aware of the Migration Act and Regulations governing international student entry into Australia and their stay here. Visa conditions will be advised by DIMA. http://www.dimia.gov.au/

Health Cover

All international students are required to have private health insurance for themselves and for all family members who come with them to Australia.  This must be maintained for the duration of their stay.  Health insurance is additional to tuition fees.  The School collects an Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) fee of A$348 per student per year (2008 rate) on behalf of the health insurance company Medibank Private, and forwards this money to the insurance company.

Further information about the OSHC is available from Medibank Private