Application

• Click here to have a Prospectus and an Application Form sent to you, or please contact the Admissions Office by telephoning 61 2 9747 1266 or email: The Director of Admissions, Mrs Michele Timmins.
• Alternatively click here to download a MLC School Overseas Student Enrolment Application Form.
• Click here to download Enrolment Information Booklet

When returning the completed application form the following items should be attached:

• a copy of your daughter's passport
• a opy of your daughter's current visa (if applicable)
• a photocopy of your daughter's latest two school reports (translated)
• a copy of AEAS Test Results
• a copy o Intensive English College Reports (if applicable)
• a copy of educational/and or medical assessment reports which are relevant to your daughter's educational needs
• a non-refundable Application Fee of A$200.00 payable to MLC School

Enrolment Entry Levels and Procedures

Regular Points of Entry of Overseas Students (where vacancies exist):

• Year 7 – Middle School
• Year 8 – Middle School
• Year 9 – Senior School
• Year 10 - Senior School
• Year 11 – HSC and IB courses
  

All Overseas students must, before an offer of a place is made, undertake a Language Assessment and a Learner Profile Test. These will determine whether the student’s English is at an acceptable level to proceed with an offer of enrolment.
An interview with the Director of Admissions for the student, parents or nominated Guardian (if the student’s parents are living overseas) is required before enrolment is finalised. NO CONFIRMED OFFER WILL BE MADE UNTIL THE ABOVE PROCEDURES ARE COMPLETE. MLC School’s offer of a place is conditional upon payment of the Non refundable Enrolment Fee of AU$2,500 and the Overseas Student Levy of AU$2, 000. Once this payment is received the Director Of Admissions will raise an eCoE (electronic confirmation of enrolment) and Student Welfare letter enabling the student to obtain a student visa. Prior to commencement the student will meet with the appropriate Head of School.

Conditions of Enrolment

All Overseas Students are enrolled at MLC School on the following conditions

• That the School will be notified of any intention to change accommodation and/or welfare arrangements for the student and will need to approve such changes.
• That where a student resides in Homestay, MLC School reserves the right to inspect the accommodation to ensure it is in the best interests of the student.
• That the student registers a satisfactory attendance of at least 80%. Compliance with this is mandatory or MLC School is obliged to report the student under section 19 of the ESOS Act.
• That the student attends ESL Club two afternoons a week from 3.30–4.30pm in the ILC.
• That the students informs the Director of Admissions as to with whom and where they will spend the School Holidays.
• That the student has an appointed Legal Guardian aged 25 years or above (see guardianship) (if not living with parents) regardless of the student's age.
• That the student has Private Health Care cover. This can be arranged by the School and will be discussed at the time of interview.
• That the student continues to make satisfactory progress in her studies.
• That the regulations and procedures of the School are satisfactorily observed in all respects.
• That the student conforms to the disciplinary authority of the Principal and those to whom authority may be delegated.
• That the student continues to make satisfactory commitment to her studies.
• That the School’s terms of payment of all tuition and other educational fees are satisfactorily observed.
• That MLC School provides a managed Health Centre where students who are taken ill or are injured are accommodated while contact is made with parents or guardians as quickly as possible. If a student needs urgent hospital or medical treatment of any nature and the school is unable contact the parent or guardian after making reasonable efforts you authorize the school to give authority for such treatment. You indemnify the school, its employees and agents in respect of all costs and expenses arising directly or indirectly out of such treatment.
• That students are responsible for their personal belongings and the school will not be liable for any loss of these belongings.
• That if the Principal considers that a student is in serious breach of the rules or has otherwise engaged in conduct which is prejudicial to MLC School or its students or staff, the Principal may exclude the student permanently or temporarily at their absolute discretion. No refund of fees will be granted.
• That if the MLC School Council or the Principal believes that a mutually beneficial relationship of trust and cooperation between a parent and the school has broken down to the extent that it adversely impacts on that relationship, then MLC School, the MLC School Council or the Principal may require the parent to remove the student from the school. No refund of fees will be granted.
• That the School reserves the right to amend its academic and other programs at any time without notice to parents. This may include the discontinuance of teaching subjects and other programs.
• MLC School is registered by the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) to accept overseas students (CRICOS Providor Number 02328D).
  

Guardianship

If parents are living overseas they must nominate a Guardian who is willing to take responsibility for their
daughter’s welfare in their absence. It is expected that the Guardian would

• Be at least 25 years of age
• Be an Australian citizen/Permanent Resident/ or holder of a current Guardian Visa.
• Speak and understand English
• Be readily available to discuss matters of concern with both the School and parents
• Reside permanently in Australia and inform the School if travelling overseas or interstate.
• Attend School functions and events that concern the student eg Parent/Teacher Interviews, Speech Day etc.
• Communicate information to the student’s parents
• Show interest and monitor the academic progress of the student.
• Notify the School of student absences
• Inform the School of any change to address or contact details
• Immediately notify the School, in writing, should for any reason the guardianship role be terminated.

As a requirement of entry to MLC School the nominated guardian must complete and sign the Guardian Agreement at an interview with the Director of Admissions and show documentary evidence of Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or Guardian Visa holder.