International schools in Melbourne
80 international schools in Melbourne. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
Talk to SamThis city at a glance
Cost of living
Prices similar to the US · country averageWorld Bank WDI · Price index 94 (the US = 100) · country average · checked 2025
Schools and fees
80 international schools · IB 84% · Australian / Canadian / NZ 26%
AUD 2,820 – AUD 70.4K (≈ USD 1,976 – ≈ USD 49.3K)
Housing costs
Weekly rent: houses and units A$600Time Out Melbourne (Domain September Quarter 2026 Rent Report) · checked 2026-10-30
Living
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Housing and rent
Weekly rent: houses and units A$600
Domain's September Quarter 2026 report, as reported by Time Out, put Melbourne's median asking rent at A$600 a week for both houses and units, up 3.4% and 4.3% on a year earlier and flat since June.
- Houses and units A$600/week
- Up 3-4% in a year
Source:Time Out Melbourne (Domain September Quarter 2026 Rent Report)DataChecked 2026-10-30
Safety
Melbourne has no Korean travel advisory in force
Korea's foreign ministry page for Australia (checked 2026-10-30) shows no advisory level in force, but asks people in big cities such as Melbourne to stay alert to sexual crime, robbery and theft.
- No advisory level in force
- Stay alert in big cities
Source:외교부 해외안전여행Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Schooling
Education: Victorian state-school dependant fees A$13,600-18,700
Victoria's education department lists annual dependant-student tuition in government schools of A$13,600 (primary), A$16,660 (Years 7-10) and A$18,700 (Years 11-12). The page shows no year, says fees may change, and notes fees depend on the visa subclass. As of 2026-10-30 our directory lists 80 schools in this city (still growing). Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional.
- Primary A$13,600/year
- Years 7-10 A$16,660/year
- Years 11-12 A$18,700/year
Source:Victoria Department of EducationOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Family life and climate
Climate: warmest-month high 26.6°C, coolest-month low 7.1°C
Normals from Bureau of Meteorology on the WMO World Weather Information Service (1981-2010): the warmest month (Feb) averages a high of 26.6°C, the coolest (Jul) a low of 7.1°C, and yearly rainfall is about 602 mm. Southern hemisphere: the warmest month is around February and the coolest July.
- Feb average high 26.6°C
- Jul average low 7.1°C
- About 602 mm of rain a year
Source:World Meteorological Organization (World Weather Information Service)Official sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Airport and travel
Airport transport: SkyBus every 10-15 min, no myki
Public Transport Victoria says SkyBus runs between Melbourne Airport and Southern Cross Station every 10-15 minutes from 4am to 1am; it is not a myki service, so buy a separate ticket (no cash). The myki-ticketed route 901 links the airport with Broadmeadows Station (about 20 minutes) for trains.
- SkyBus 4am-1am
- No myki or cash
- Route 901 takes myki
Source:Public Transport VictoriaOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Private tutoring
Tutoring: tuition for children in Victoria needs a Working with Children Check
The Victorian Government lists coaching or private tuition services specifically for children among the areas that need a Working with Children Check. Ask tutors or centres whether they hold one.
- Children's tuition needs a check
- Ask to see the check
Source:Victorian GovernmentOfficial sourceChecked 2026-10-30
Prices and living conditions in Australia
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Set (Small Meal) | US$9.57 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$16.67 |
| Kimchi stew · 1 serving | US$14.5 |
| Seafood Pajeon · 1 serving | US$21.02 |
| Coffee (regular size) · 1 cup | US$3.26 |
| Bottled water (supermarket house brand) · 1.5L | US$0.58 |
| Coca-Cola · 1.25L | US$3.04 |
| City bus fare (off-peak) · 0-3km | US$1.67 |
| Subway fare (excluding peak time) · 0~10km | US$2.2 |
| Taxi fare (daytime) · Base Fare | US$2.61 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 100%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 6.9
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
AUD 2,820 – AUD 70.4K
≈ USD 1,976 – ≈ USD 49.3K
Based on 21 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2027
ECB reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- IB67 · 84%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ21 · 26%
- French2 · 3%
- German1 · 1%
- Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese1 · 1%
- Montessori / alternative1 · 1%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 67 | 72% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 21 | 23% |
| French | 2 | 2% |
| German | 1 | 1% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 1% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 1% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 67 | 72% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 21 | 23% |
| French | 2 | 2% |
| German | 1 | 1% |
| Japanese / Chinese / Taiwanese | 1 | 1% |
| Montessori / alternative | 1 | 1% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| AUD 0 – AUD 10K | 5 |
| AUD 10K – AUD 20K | 3 |
| AUD 20K – AUD 30K | 4 |
| AUD 30K – AUD 40K | 4 |
| AUD 40K – AUD 50K | 2 |
| AUD 50K – AUD 60K | 3 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · ECB reference rate (2026-11-02)
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-06 | 3 |
| 2026-11-09 | 1 |
| 2026-11-11 | 2 |
| 2026-11-12 | 1 |
| 2026-11-16 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
Map
Pins with a dashed ring show an approximate location.
Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov6FriOpen day18:00 GMT+11 (local time)
Twilight Tour at Woodleigh School
Woodleigh School - Minimbah CampusMelbourneChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov6FriOpen dayOn campus18:00 GMT+11 (local time)
Twilight Tours
Woodleigh School - Penbank CampusMelbourneChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov6FriOpen dayOn campus18:00 GMT+11 (local time)
Twilight Tour at Woodleigh School
Woodleigh School - Senior CampusMelbourneWoodleigh School campus groundsChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov9MonInfo session17:00 GMT+11 (local time)
Parent Information Session: Year 1 and 2 Families
Saltwater P-9 College
MelbourneChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov11Wed
- Nov11WedInfo session17:00 GMT+11 (local time)
Parent Information Session: Year 5 and 6 Families
MelbourneChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page
Guides and sources for Australia
- Schools in Australia at a glance: structure, public-school fees and the ATARAustralian schooling runs from Foundation to Year 12 and is managed by the states. This guide summarises, from official sources, public-school fees for temporary-visa families and how the ATAR and IB conversion work.
- Australia 482 and New Zealand Work Visas: Families and School FeesIn Australia, a state education department rather than the visa sets public school fees for your child. In New Zealand, domestic or international status decides the fees. This guide pulls together what the official notes (as of 2026-10-29) say and what to check.
- Canada, Australia and New Zealand: Public Schools and International Student Programmes, and How to Read the Fee and Guardian RulesFor families considering public schools in Canada, Australia or New Zealand, this guide summarises what official pages (as of 2026-10-29) say about fee status and guardian rules. Rules change often and differ by region, so confirm with the official body and the school.
- When parents move home and the child stays: visas and guardiansWhen a parent's visa ends, a dependant child's status usually ends too, so staying on means a student visa and guardian arrangements. Here are the official rules by country.
NSW public school enrolment: the local school, proof of address, immunisation, temporary-visa papers
Official sourceNSW Department of EducationChecked 2026-10-31
Australia's My School: the official NAPLAN site, with no league tables
Official sourceACARA (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority)Checked 2026-10-31
Student wellbeing, School community section, NSW Department of Education
Official sourceNSW Department of EducationChecked 2026-10-30
Australia's senior secondary certificate and the ATAR
Official sourceStudy Australia (Australian Government)Checked 2026-10-30
NSW public schools: most temporary-visa families pay fees
Official sourceNSW Department of Education (DE International)Checked 2026-10-29
Australia's 482 Skills in Demand visa and school fees
Official sourceDepartment of Home Affairs (Australia)Checked 2026-10-29
Australia: students under 18 need school-approved welfare or a guardian; the 590 guardian visa
Official sourceDepartment of Home Affairs (Australia)Checked 2026-10-29
Australia: IB scores convert to a Combined Rank comparable with the ATAR
Official sourceUniversities Admissions Centre (UAC)Checked 2026-10-29
Always confirm your own situation with the official authority or an immigration professional
AI panel discussions
The AI panel is a fictional panel built from parents' public experiences and official sources · not a review of any school
- AI panelA Year 10 child who has lived in many countries: "Where am I from?"Let's think through this situation together. An international family has been in Sydney for a year, their third country. Their 15-year-old has become quieter and says, "I don't know where I'm from." The younger sibling settled in quickly. The parents wonder whether to push for more local mixing or hold on to the home culture. Let's hear how each panelist has looked after this.
- AI panelShould our child stay on when we return home? Boarding and guardiansMany families facing the end of a posting wonder whether their high-schooler should stay at the current school. It is a decision that involves visas, guardians and daily life, not only study. Let's hear from families who have faced it.
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