HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
SHORT TERM
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
FEE SCHEDULE 2024
HILLCREST CHRISTIAN COLLEGE SHORT TERM PROGRAM FEES
(Tourist Visa – 4 Weeks and up to 10 Weeks)
ENROLMENT FEES & CHARGES (NON-REFUNDABLE)
Application Fee (non-refundable)
Enrolment Fee (non-refundable)
Student Bond (Refundable if all resources are returned on departure)
$150
$1,000
$1,000
TUITION FEES (Partial weeks will be charged a full week payment)
Primary Years Prep – Year 6
Secondary Years 7 - 12
A$700 per week
A$800 per week
Tuition Fees – includes textbook hire, student workbooks, excursions, transport to excursions and sporting activities
COMPULSORY NON-TUITION FEES (As appropriate, depending on period of study)
Building fund
Technology Levy (Year 4 – 12)
Homestay Fees (Year 7-12) (if applicable)
Homestay Placement
Relocation Fee (if applicable)
$100
$200
$400 per week
$350
$350
STUDENTS MUST ORGANISE THEIR OWN PRIVATE TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR STAY IN AUSTRALIA
OTHER NON-TUITION FEES (As appropriate, depending on period of study and needs of the student)
School Camp (depending on period of study and camp)
Uniforms (see details on next page)
Airport transfers (one way to/from Brisbane Airport)
$400 approximately
$200 approximately
$220 Airport transfers (one way to/from Gold Coast Airport)
$180
All fees are quoted in Australian dollars and must be paid in advance. All fees paid are subject to the Short-Term Student Refund Policy. This fee schedule is for students travelling on a Tourist (Visitor’s) visa only.
Please note that fees stated in this schedule may be subject to change in the next calendar year without notice.
TECHNOLOGY LEVY
The College will loan a device to the student. This device will meet the technical requirements of the one2one device program. The device will include a safe handling case. Students are required to use these devices in most classes and should only use them for educational purposes. The device is covered with comprehensive repair insurance.
The device must be returned at completion of enrolment to IT.
HOMESTAY
The College can provide homestay for Year 7 – 12 students. All homestay payments must be paid before students can move into their homestay accommodation.
Students not using the College International Homestay Program are required to stay with their parents or a biological relative.
The cost of homestay covers meals, accommodation and a family environment. Where possible homestay parents will transport their student to and from school or on weekends for social activities. If this is not possible, students may use the College bus service at no additional cost.
Homestay relocation fee is only charged if a student requests a change in homestay without approved cause.
COLLEGE FEES AND REFUND POLICY
Full fees need to be paid by due date and before the commencement of any short-term enrolment, as detailed in the Letter of Offer.
If the student withdraws before the commencement of the program a refund of the tuition and non-tuition fees only will be offered.
If the student withdraws after the commencement of the program but before the agreed end of the enrolment, no refund will be offered.
UNIFORM
Like all Australian schools, the College has a uniform that all students are required to wear appropriately.
Short-term students can bring some items from home and purchase key items of the uniform to wear during their enrolment at the College.
Students can bring any of the following items that they own.
• Black polished leather shoes
• Sports shoes
• White sports socks
• Navy blue sports shorts
• Navy blue trousers (male)
• Navy socks (males)
• Leather Belt (Male)
COMMUNITY EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
As part of their culture experience, short-term students are expected to attend any main College community events and celebrations, depending on the time of year that the student is enrolled at the College. These events may include sports carnivals; performances; College-organised social events and celebrations.
MORE INFORMATION
More information can be found on the Hillcrest International Learning Community website