International Students

Kingswood College warmly welcomes international students in Prep to Year 12. Our dedicated International Student Coordinator provides comprehensive support to each student and their family throughout their partnership with us, assisting with international education arrangements as well as accommodation and welfare needs.

Kingswood College operates under the legislative framework, which comprises the Education Services for International Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the standards of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to International Students (The National Code 2018).

Assessing Educational Qualifications

International student applications are submitted via the College's online application portal. Supporting documents to be uploaded with the application include:

• Birth certificate
• Passport
• Visa (if applicable),
• Most recent two semesters school reports
• English language testing report results (eg. AEAS report)
• English language school reports
• Other educational certificates (if applicable)

Assessing Educational Qualifications

An international applicant's educational qualifications are assessed against the requirements of the relevant year level of the Australian curriculum. The Victorian Curriculum F-10 achievements standards are relevant for students seeking entry to Prep to Year 10, and the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) achievement standards are relevant to students seeking entry to Year 11.

Entry requirements for international students

A grade equivalent to ‘at-standard’ for the relevant core subjects. The College may assess the educational qualifications of prospective international students by requesting (where applicable):

• Educational certificates
• The most recent two semesters school reports from the school the student attended internationally or in Australia
• Course materials from the school/s attended internationally and/or in Australia in the previous year
• ELICOS (intensive English language school reports)

All international applicants will be required to attend an interview with the relevant Head of School and/or International Student Coordinator

Testing Partners

Kingswood College has proudly partnered with the following services to support the testing of prospective international students.

AEAS - Assessment Services

The AEAS Test and the AEAS Preparation Courses assist international students who are preparing to study in English medium schools around the world. The AEAS Report is essential information for parents and students and supports student applications to Australian schools, schools in English speaking countries and to English medium International schools across the globe.

Families considering Australia as a destination can search and compare schools through the Australian Schools Information System.

BROWNS English Language School

BROWNS English Language School (BROWNS) is an award-winning ELICOS provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality education to international students. With over 20 years of experience, BROWNS has helped thousands of students successfully transition into Australian high schools, universities, and colleges.

BROWNS’ specialist High School Preparation (HSP) program is designed to equip students with the academic English skills and study techniques needed to excel in an Australian high school environment. The program focuses on:

• Academic English – Comprehension, writing, and critical thinking skills tailored for high school subjects.
• Speaking and Listening – Building confidence in classroom discussions and social interactions.
• Study Techniques – Note-taking, research skills, and exam preparation.

Families can learn more about the ELIOCS provider via their website here.

Hawthorn-Melbourne English for High School

English for High School (EfHS) is Hawthorn-Melbourne’s English course for young international students (11 to 18 years) who plan to study at an Australian high school. In this course, students will develop academic English language skills to help them transition into an Australian high school.

English for High School is offered at two levels:

• English for High School 1 (EfHS1) Pre-Intermediate to Intermediate
• English for High School 2 (EfHS2) Upper Intermediate to Advanced

Families can learn more about Hawthorn-Melbourne English for High School via their website here.

Education Agents

Kingswood College has agreements with the following Education Agents.

• A & A International Education
• aec Education Consultancy
• Au Edu Express Pty Ltd
• Australia Futura Education Pty Ltd
• Aust-Sky Group
• Auswin International Group
• Browns English Language School
• China Liuxuecity Co Limited (CLC)
• EduGlobal China Limited
• GZL International Consultants Co. Ltd
• Happy Education Pty Ltd
• IES International Education
• Insider Leads Pty Ltd
• Lemon Edu
• Lyu You Study International
• Maple Overseas Education Centre Limited
• Newpoint Migration and Education
• New Vision Education Australia P/L
• NEXCO Consultants Pty Ltd
• Sky Global Education (Hangzhou Skymigration Education)
• Study Central Pty Ltd
• Veritas Australia
• Vietnam Centre Point Joint Stock Company