Page 1481 - Week 04 - Thursday, 4 April 2019

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(6) How many international students had school fees or charges waived for (a) ACT Government schools and (b) non-Government schools during each school year since 2008 broken down by school grade.

(7) In relation to part (6), what was the total amount of fees or charges waived for international students during each year since 2008 to date broken down by school grade.

Ms Berry: The answer to the member’s question is as follows:

1(a) The Directorate stores information on fee paying international students based on school sector (primary, high school and college) rather than individual year levels*.

*Due to changes in data collection methodology and reporting style, figures for the period 2008 to 2010 are not available in a format that would provide valid longitudinal trend analysis.

1(b) The Directorate does not have access to data in relation to international students enrolled in non-government schools.

2(a) The Directorate does not offer a boarding arrangement for international students.

2(b) International students in ACT Public Schools:

• live in homestay;

• stay with family or friends as part of the Family Friends and Relatives Program (FFaRP);

• reside with a Department of Home Affairs approved guardian (including parents);

• live independently.

International students living with a Department of Home Affairs approved guardian (including a parent) or independently are also holders of a subclass 500 (school sector) visa.

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