Darwin High School

Darwin High Schools

There are several high schools in Darwin. International students can benefit from the fact that these schools are in a location that is connected to Outback Australia and South-east Asia. This can give international students diverse exposure to other cultures. Government schools in Darwin are managed by the Northern Territory Department for Education and Training. International students can benefit from the departments strategies, partnerships and programs.

The Northern Territory Department for Education and Training caters for international students aged 17 years and under. There is a focus that will lead students to jobs and education post-high school. The department works to get students to access more pathways so that they can increase and strengthen their skills. Some schools provide Technical and Further Education (TAFE) courses. The main government school in Darwin is Darwin High School. There are also non-government education providers in Darwin for high school students.

International students should be advised that the issue of a student visa has conditions that have to be fulfilled. One of them is that they must attend at least 80% of classes. Schools are required to make sure that international students fulfil the condition. Another is that if visa-holders work in Australia they can work for up to 20 hours per week. Permission to work must be applied to the federal Department of Immigration, Multi-cultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA).