To apply for this visa, applicants should have been received approval for pursuing school education in recognized primary and secondary school or a secondary school exchange. Education in Australia begins with a preliminary year, which is followed by six years of primary secondary school, each. Australian School Student visa is mandatory to pursue the courses.

Australian School Student Visa Basic Requirements

Applicants should have adequate English language ability, in order to apply for an Australian School Student visa. They should be able to produce evidence of adequate financial means to support themselves. As their primary course of study, they should be registered in an authorized Primary or Secondary school course or exchange program. In addition, they should have acquired overseas student health insurance cover, for their tenure in Australia.

Applicants should be able to showcase permission from parents or guardians to pursue education in Australia, in case they are under the age of 18 years. They should also be capable of demonstrate suitable requirements for their accommodation, support, and general welfare.

Australian School Student Visa Entitlements

An Australian School Student visa is valid till the term of the school concludes. Applicants are allowed to live and study in Australia and this is a temporary visa. Visa holders are allowed to work provided they have crossed the minimum age for employment, during the term. However, the minimum age for employment varies from each State and Territory.