If you or your child wish to study a primary or secondary school course or an approved secondary school exchange program in Australia you should apply for an Australian Schools Student Visa.

Visa Eligibility Assessment

The Free Visa Eligibility Assessment from Results Migration can help you assess whether you meet the requirements for this visa and whether this is the correct visa for you to apply for

Requirements for the Australian Schools Student Visa – Subclass 571

Australian Schools Student Visa applicants are required to::

  • be enrolled in a registered a primary or secondary school course or an approved secondary school exchange program;
  • meet academic and age requirements;
  • depending on their circumstances, show that they genuinely intend to stay in Australia temporarily;
  • meet English language requirements;
  • have financial means to support themselves; and
  • meet health, insurance and character requirements.

If you or your child is under 18 years of age, you will also need to meet certain visa requirements by demonstrating that you have:

  • parental permission to be able to study in Australia; and
  • made suitable arrangements for your accommodation, support and general welfare during the duration of your stay in Australia.

Entitlements of the Australian Schools Student Visa – Subclass 571

This visa is a temporary visa,  allowing you multiple exits and entries to Australia, valid for the duration of your course. If you are granted this visa, subject to age restrictions, you will be permitted to work:

  • a maximum of 20 hours per week during term; and
  • as much as you like during term breaks.