International Program

Nazareth College is proud to welcome international students into its learning community, and has successfully established a thriving program to provide full support to our international students.

Enrolling a child at Nazareth College is an attractive option for many international families, as the academic and spiritual opportunities are of an excellent standard. Each student accepted into the program is matched with a local homestay family, who provide accommodation, meals and a comfortable environment to live in during their education at the College.

The College has a comprehensive orientation and welcoming program for all new international students, which runs in the first week of the students’ arrival in Australia. Each student is welcomed at the airport and transported to the College, where the homestay families are waiting to meet and become acquainted with their homestay student. Each student then travels to their homestay accommodation, and settles in to familiarise themselves with their surroundings. The following day, students return to the College to share morning tea, and tour the College grounds and facilities. Students meet a number of Nazareth staff members and also their student ‘buddy’, a friendly and approachable student the international student can turn to for advice and assistance in adjusting to College life. College uniforms are fitted for the students, and a briefing session is held to inform students of College policies and procedures.

The College has an International Education Coordinator to oversee the smooth transition of all international students into their studies within the Nazareth learning community, and also assists with the provision of support services for all international students. The Coordinator liaises regularly with international students to monitor their progress both academically and socially, and is available at all times to assist with any challenges a student may experience in school or their homestay. The Student Welfare Counsellor is also available to help work through any issues of concern to the students, and works in close contact with the International Education Coordinator when necessary. The International Education Coordinator can be contacted at all times by both students and their respective homestay families in case of a serious concern or challenge that may arise outside of school hours, to ensure each student’s wellbeing and safety are maintained at all times.

The College maintains regular contact with each student’s family overseas to keep parents well informed and updated on their child’s academic progress and overall wellbeing.