International Students

• Overseas Student Entry Requirements Policy
• Overseas Student Deferment, Suspension and Cancellation Policy
• Overseas Student Accommodation and Welfare Policy
• Overseas Student Refund Policy
• Overseas Student Transfer Request Policy
• Overseas Student Complaints and Appeals Policy
• Overseas Student Progress, Attendance and Course Duration Policy
• Overseas Student Critical Incident Policy

• Achievement in literacy and numeracy areas of the curriculum
• A pass level or 'C' grade or better for the majority of core subjects

1. Applicants are assessed individually based on the contents of their report cards and personal references and may also be required to undertake a language proficiency test set by the school.
2. If supplied, Nudgee College will assess evidence of English language proficiency presented by a student at the time of application but reserves the right to confirm the student’s English language proficiency through additional tests. 
3. If not presenting appropriate evidence of English language proficiency at the time of application, Nudgee College will assess the student’s application for entry based on satisfactory test results as follows:

St Joseph’s Nudgee College will assess all applications for course credit for students enrolling in Senior Secondary Studies.

The student may receive course credit for units completed based on evidence provided of studies undertaken under the relevant state or territory curriculum assessment authority or nationally accredited framework. St Joseph’s Nudgee College assesses and records course credit according to the requirements of the Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA).

Overseas students are required to live in Bathersby Boarding Village while enrolled at Nudgee College, unless they are in the full-time care of a parent living permanently in Brisbane. The College does not arrange homestay accommodation for students. The offer of a place in the Boarding House does not presume acceptance at some future date of change to Day student status. We will consider such a change only when the student is in the full-time care of a parent living permanently in Brisbane. All such requests for change from Boarder to Day student will in any case be at the sole discretion of the Principal. All staff at Nudgee College have current Blue Cards or Working With Children Check, issued through the Queensland Government. For further information, please visit the Blue Card Services website.

To help overseas students select suitable subjects and courses, the Dean of Learning and Teaching, along with the Director of Learning and Teaching, is available for consultation. They can help students by assessing their individual needs and matching them with the educational outcomes of available subjects and courses. We make every effort to ensure overseas students have a reasonable chance of success in the courses they are undertaking. 

Nudgee College will only enrol a student who has already completed another course in Australia with a registered provider if the College is satisfied:

• the student has demonstrated a commitment to studies in that course
• the student had a good attendance record for that course
• the student had paid all fees for that course.

If a student wishes to transfer from another provider prior to completing their course of study, the College will require a letter of release from the provider addressing the student's commitment to studies, attendance record and payment of fees. 

The College will issue a letter of release, upon request, to any student who started but did not complete a course at the school and who wishes to enrol with another provider. The letter of release will address the student's commitment to studies, attendance record and payment of fees.

For overseas students, Nudgee College has endeavoured to set fees which will cover, as far as possible, all expenses except textbooks and uniforms. The Tuition Fee for overseas students is higher than for Australian students because Australian students receive both Federal and State Government per capita grants. Overseas students also incur additional administration costs.

Overseas policy

Pacific Islands Policy

The Nudgee College Board reviews fee information yearly and releases it at the end of Term 4.

Application Fee

The Application Fee of AUD$250 paid when an application is lodged at the College is non-refundable and does not guarantee a place at the College.

Confirmation Fee

The Confirmation Levy of AUD$1000, paid upon acceptance of an offer of a place at the College, is non-refundable except if a Visa application is rejected.

Sibling Discounts

• Two brothers attending at the same time - 10% for 2nd student
• Three brothers attending at the same time - 30% for 3rd student and 10% for 2nd student
• Four brothers attending at the same time - 50% for 4th student, 30% for 3rd student and 10% for 2nd student
• When one or more siblings are attending the College at the same time, a discount applies to tuition and boarding fees

Located in Brisbane’s north-eastern suburbs, 15 minutes from Brisbane city, and founded in 1891, Nudgee College was described by the late Archbishop Sir James Duhig as "the jewel in the crown of the Christian Brothers' Schools in Queensland". Our reputation as a specialist in boys' education is widespread. Further information regarding location and study:

• Visit Brisbane
• Study Queensland
• Safety and Study in Queensland
• Tourism Queensland 
• Study Australia
• Department of Home Affairs – VISA Information
• ESOS Legislation Framework
• ESOS Framework Student Factsheet
• TPS Student Brochure

All international families must understand the cost of their son living in Australia. The costs below are indicative only and are in Australian dollars. Living expenses (not including accommodation) can include:

• Groceries and eating out: $80 to $280 per week
• Phone and Internet: $20 to $55 per week
• Public transport: $15 to $55 per week
• Entertainment: $80 to $150 per week

Reference: Australian Government Living Costs in Australia

Department Of Education

Under the provisions of the Education (Overseas Students) Act 1996, students, their parents and guardians are to be made aware that the CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of the Queensland Department of Education has the power to suspend or cancel the registration of the school or a course offered by the school. Students concerned about the conduct of the school may contact officers of the Queensland Department of Education, which is the department involved in the administration of the Act. The dispute resolution process does not prevent a student from exercising the student's rights to other legal remedies.

Overseas Students Requirements

Overseas students are required to meet and maintain requirements under visa conditions of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

Should any overseas student require assistance, please review all policies.

The Admissions Office is the Overseas Student Coordinator and is able to assist.

• Phone Number (07) 3865 0545
• Email - admissions@nudgee.qld.edu.au

For all overseas Boarding students, the Dean of Boarding is also available 24 hours a day for assistance.

• Phone number (07) 3865 0462
• Mobile 0408238573
• Email - boarding@nudgee.qld.edu.au

International Study Tours

For all information regarding Study Tours at St Joseph's Nudgee College, please contact the Admissions Department via admissions@nudgee.qld.edu