Life at Penrhos is enriched by diversity – we welcome enrolments from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds. The experience of sharing and developing life skills with fellow students from overseas fosters the qualities of understanding, tolerance, awareness, and respect. Friendships formed at Penrhos are often friendships that last for life.
For further information on studying in Australia, please visit Study Australia.
Penrhos College does not have formal agreements with Education Agents. However, we will liaise with Agents as required, on behalf of families, but will not enter into a formal contract.
Penrhos College’s Accreditation
Penrhos College is registered with the Commonwealth Government, CRICOS listing 00444E, and offers the following courses:
- 027975M Primary Education Years 1 – 6 (accompanied by parents/guardians)
- 094106A Secondary Education Years 7 - 10 (boarders or accompanied by parents/guardians)
- 094119G Secondary Education Years 11 - 12 (boarders or accompanied by parents/guardians)
As a provider of education and training services to overseas students, the College is required to comply with the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 and Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act).
Penrhos College has limited FFPOS places. For more information, please enquire with the Enrolments Team.
Visa Status
Penrhos College cannot guarantee the outcome of a visa application. Where a visa application is refused, the College’s Refund Policy will apply. Undertaking a course at Penrhos College is strictly for the courses listed under our Accreditation – and in no way provides a pathway to Australian residency.
English as a Second Language (ESL) - Guidelines for entering Penrhos College
Penrhos College does not offer English as a second language and students must therefore demonstrate an adequate level of the English language as a pre-requisite to enrolment. To establish a student’s level of English, they are required to be assessed by Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS) which is an external testing organisation with offices located worldwide. We encourage overseas families to consider enrolling their children from Year 7 onwards.
Junior School entry
Students entering the College in Years 1-6 must demonstrate competency during the interview with the Head of Junior School at Penrhos College.
Secondary School entry
Students entering Secondary School must demonstrate English language competency as detailed below.
*Anticipated Year of entry
*AEAS Test Score - Minimum ESL level
Years 7 – 8
45 – 60
Intermediate
Years 9 – 10
60 – 75
Upper Intermediate
Years 11 – 12
70+
Pre-advanced
FFPOS SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES 2025
FFPOS – STUDENT INFORMATION BOOKLET
A range of College policies are available via our website for the wider community. These can be located here.
Transferring to/from another School
In the schools sector, international students are restricted from transferring to another provider until they have completed the first six months of their first school course.
