Applicants need to download and complete the International Student Enrolment Application form:

This should then be submitted via email, along with all required supporting documentation and payment of the AUD $220 application fee, to Head of Admissions, Kylie Clements at admissions@siena.vic.edu.au.

The following English-translated supporting documents must also be submitted:

• Certified Birth Certificate
• Photocopy of passport page with name, photo identification, passport number and expiry date
• Certified copies of student’s most recent School Reports from the previous two years of study
• Written evidence of proficiency of English as an additional language in the form of sample work
• A reference from the student’s current school Principal commenting on the student’s behaviour and commitment towards their studies
• Any other relevant educational assessment material
• Baptism, Confirmation and Communion Certificate/s (if applicable)
• Medical Action Management Plans (if applicable)
• Immunisation Certificate/s
• Court orders or Parental Agreements (if applicable)
• An English Language Assessment Report from AEAS*

* As part of the supporting documentation, students who have been studying in a school outside Australia are required to undertake an English language proficiency assessment with Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS): www.aeas.com.au (see Step 2 below for further information).

The Head of Admissions will be in contact with you as soon as possible to confirm your application has been received.

Siena College requires evidence that the student’s English proficiency and educational qualifications are sufficient to successfully meet the entry and curriculum demands of the intended course of study.

Assessing English Language Proficiency

Assessments with AEAS assist in determining whether a student's English language is at a level that will allow them to meet the curriculum demands or if intensive English (ELICOS) is required prior to commencement at Siena College. An AEAS report should be provided at the time of application. Assessments are valid for up to 12 months. If ELICOS is required, this will be detailed in the Offer of Enrolment.

The College’s minimum requirements for International Students are detailed below:

If the minimum score is not achieved, ELICOS is likely to be recommended and, in some cases, a retest will be required before enrolment can be confirmed.

ELICOS (English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students)

ELICOS is designed to teach the English language skills required for an Australian school. When a student does not have English as their first language, it is likely they will require ELICOS prior to commencement at Siena College. The recommended number of weeks of ELICOS will be determined by the College.

Siena College’s preferred English Language Centres are: Avalon College (residential) and Hawthorn-Melbourne.

Assessing Educational Qualifications

A student’s educational qualifications are assessed against the requirements of the relevant year level of the Australian curriculum the student is requesting entry at. The Victorian Curriculum F-10 achievements standards are relevant for students in Prep to Year 10, and for students in Years 11 to 12, the relevant accredited senior secondary qualification is VCE.

Entry requirements for Year 9 to 12 students:

A “C” grade (60%) or better for the majority of core subjects. Siena College may assess the educational qualifications of prospective International Students by requesting:

• Educational certificates
• School reports from a student’s home country and/or the school they attend/ed internationally or in Australia
• Course materials from the school they attended in their home country and/or the school they attend/ed internationally or in Australia
• ELICOS reports

Interview

On receipt of an Enrolment Application and all supporting documentation, the student will have an interview with a member of the Siena College Leadership Team.

The College can only offer a place if a vacancy exists and the College can support the learning, wellbeing and social needs of the student. Application interviews, along with the AEAS assessment and student academic reports, are used to assess a student’s suitability for enrolment.

Siena College may be in a position to provide an Offer of Enrolment when a student has met the minimum requirements for English proficiency and academic requirements, had a successful interview, and there is a vacancy at the required Year level.

To accept this place, we require six month’s tuition prepaid and a non-refundable enrolment fee of AUD $1,000 to be submitted, in addition to the completed paperwork, by the specified deadline.

Once the Offer of Enrolment has been accepted, payment and signed Enrolment Agreement received, you will receive a Confirmation of Enrolment letter.

From here, our International Student Coordinator will support you as you prepare for your first day. This may include, applying for a student visa, organising homestay arrangements (if necessary), preparing medical insurance and more.

International Student Fee Schedule 2025

HONG KONG

• AAS Education Consultancy
  aas.com.hk
  Ph: +852 2323 3287
• aec Education Consultancy
  www.aecl.com.hk
  Ph: +852 2598 6166

Any accommodation, welfare and other support arrangements for the student must be approved by Siena College, including arrangements provided by third parties.

Siena College approves the following accommodation and care options for international students:

• The student will live in College approved Homestay accommodation arranged by Australian Homestay Network (AHN).

OR

• The student will live with a nominated relative (Student Guardian) as permitted by the Department of Immigration

For further information, please refer to the following College Policies:

• Younger International Student Accommodation Arrangements Policy
• International Student Welfare and Accommodation Selecting, Screening and Monitoring Policy

International Students and their parents/guardians should familiarise themselves with the following policies and procedures:

• International Student Recruitment Policy
• Younger International Student Policy
• Younger International Student Accommodation Arrangements Policy
• International Student Recruiting and Monitoring Activities of Education Agents Policy
• International Student English Language Proficiency and Educational Qualifications Policy
• International Student Recognition of Prior Learning Policy
• International Student Refund Policy
• International Student Transfers Policy
• International Student Deferring, Suspending or Cancelling an Enrolment Policy
• International Student Child Abuse Risk Reduction Policy

Siena College holds the care, safety and wellbeing of young people as a central and fundamental responsibility.

Please click here to view our Child Safety webpage and related policies.

Siena College acknowledges that the following regulations and guidelines have been designed to ensure students receive the tuition and education quality assurance they have paid for:

• Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act
• ESOS Framework
• ESOS National Code of Practice 2018
• VRQA Guidelines

The College is also aware these documents specify the registration requirements and obligations of higher education providers in Australia. All Siena College staff support a commitment towards achieving full compliance with the ESOS legislative requirements. The ESOS Act places responsibility on the College not only for its own actions but also for those of third parties including agents and associates and their employees and contracted parties.

To ensure that all agents, families and students are fully informed about the expectations, rights and responsibilities of students prior to, during and post enrolment, please ensure the above documentation has been read and understood.

Further information about studying in Australia can be found here.