International Students
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International Students

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An international boys’ school in Adelaide, South Australia

At Prince Alfred College, we welcome people from all cultural backgrounds and faiths to our caring community. For more than 150 years, we have delivered high-quality education that empowers our boys to achieve their best.

We are a globally-minded school and a welcoming home for international students. At Prince Alfred College, your son will be cared for and supported to achieve his best as a valued and respected member of our school.

Adelaide is one of the world’s most liveable cities and an ideal place to live and study. Prince Alfred College sits on the edge of the city centre, only a 20-minute drive from Adelaide International Airport. Our expansive campus and state-of-the-art facilities offer students an ideal learning environment where our boys make lifelong friendships.

When your son arrives in Adelaide, our school’s International Student Coordinator will greet him at the airport and warmly welcome him, and your whole family, as valued members of our College community.

Applying as an international student
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Academic excellence

Prince Alfred College puts high-quality teaching and a commitment to academic excellence at the centre of our all-round education. 

We inspire a love of learning in our boys through an engaging and globally-minded curriculum, which enables students to gain the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) or the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) on completion of Year 12.

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Worlds of opportunity

Our extensive co-curricular program encourages boys to discover and develop their skills, broaden their experience and embrace challenges. Outdoor education, sport, performing arts, music, community service, chess, debating, as well as a range of excursions and tours add richness to their academic learning.

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Student support

Embedding pastoral care into all aspects of school life is vital to our focus of educating and nurturing the whole boy. 

Our International Students Transition Program (ISTP) includes intensive English classes, lessons in cultural understanding and a range of activities and programs to welcome students to our College community. 

Our International Student Coordinator works with staff across the College to give ongoing mentoring and support to our international student cohort.

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Boarding or homestay

At Prince Alfred College, we provide a welcoming and supportive place to live and learn with outstanding boarding facilities for boys in Years 7 to 12. As a boarder, your son will be a valued part of a tradition that has welcomed boys from around Australia and overseas for over 150 years. 

Our dedicated international residential assistant supports our international boarding students. If you would like to explore a homestay option for your son, we can arrange this through the Australian Homestay Network. They will find a safe, caring and welcoming homestay family living close to our College campus.

Applying as an international student

Before you apply for an international student place at Prince Alfred College, please contact our Admissions office to find out if we have availability. For detailed information on how to apply, please read our International Student Handbook, paying particular attention to the Enrolling at Prince Alfred College section.

How to apply

Once you have spoken with our Admissions team and read the International Student Handbook, you can apply online for international enrolment. Before completing the form, please have the following documents ready to upload with your application:

  • Two most recent school reports
  • Recent exam results
  • Copies of AEAS test results (if available)
  • Evidence of proficiency in English as a second language
  • Copy of student’s passport identification page, passport number and expiry date

The above documents must be in English, or you must arrange certified English translations to upload with your application form.

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Overseas representatives

We work with several overseas representatives and agents to help you learn more about our College in your home country. Our representatives are part of our international team and know what Prince Alfred College can offer your son and his education. We invite you to contact one of our representatives in your country to help with your enrolment and visa application processes.

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ESOS Framework

The Australian Government wants international students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding place to study. Australia’s laws promote quality education and consumer protection for international students. These laws are known as the ESOS framework, and they include the Education Services for Overseas (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code 2007. We ask our international students and families to familiarise themselves with this framework.

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Contact us

If you have a question about international students at Prince Alfred College, please contact our Admissions office on +61 8 8334 1200, or via email.