Australian Curriculum International Schools in Melbourne, Australia

Australian-curriculum international schools in Melbourne teach the national Australian Curriculum (implemented locally through the Victorian Curriculum for Foundation - Year 10) with English as the primary language of instruction and structured EAL/D support for new arrivals. In senior years most schools follow the Victorian senior pathways (VCE/VET) and many also offer international alternatives such as the IB Diploma alongside or instead of VCE, so families should check which Year 11 - 12 credential is available. Fees vary widely by provider and sector: expect independent day schools to charge in the low tens of thousands to around mid-five-figures (AUD) per year, with additional one-off and annual levies, while smaller or primary-only international providers can be lower; overseas students will also need health cover and visa-related paperwork. Victorian schools operate on a four-term calendar (the school year runs from late January to mid-December), so most enrolments target the start of the school year but many schools accept mid-year or termly intakes - international families should allow extra lead time for CRICOS enrolment and student-visa processing.