Study tours and delegations for overseas groups

At times, our public schools can host visitors from overseas who want to do a:

• study tour, for groups of students
• delegation tour, for groups of adults.

There is usually a cost for us to host study tours and delegations. All prices include GST.

Our International Education Unit manages all enquiries about study tours and delegations. Our schools do not manage these types of enquiries. We will assess your request and help arrange the visit, if it's possible.

No school can host any groups in the first 2 weeks of each school term or during school holidays. Find out ACT public school terms.

Study tours

Study tours are for students, with at least 10 students and no more than 20 students per tour.

The program includes an initial 'meet and greet' followed by school-based activities for:

• up to 3 hours (half day) or
• within 9am to 3pm (full day).

The program may include a visit to education facilities that are not on the school site. You may need to pay an extra fee for entry.

If there are accompanying parents, we can help develop activities for them. For example, we can arrange tours to other educational institutions, an English language or cooking class or special interest forum. We can quote a price for this when we know your needs.

The tour organiser for your group is responsible for arranging:

• international flights and airfares
• travel insurance for your group
• food and accommodation for students and adults during your stay
• transport from where you are staying to the school
• Canberra sightseeing plans.

If your group will be in Australia for more than 2 weeks, find out about homestay accommodation through the Australia Homestay Network. It can give information on what it can arrange and the cost.

Study tour costs

For a school program of up to 5 days:

• Half day $80 per student
• Full day $125 per student.

For a school program of 5 days or more:

• School week $500 per student
• Each additional day $100 per student.

All study tours pay an additional fee of $576 per day for us to make a local teacher available for the tour.

Catering is optional. It can be arranged for a cost of:

• $10 per person for morning or afternoon tea
• $25 per person for lunch
• $25 per person for welcome and farewell ceremonies with local buddies, including a formal presentation and refreshments.

Delegations

Delegations are groups of adults who represent their organisation. We commonly host delegations of:

• principals and senior educators
• Education Ministry visitors
• education policymakers
• diplomatic staff
• visiting politicians.

The delegations program can be tailored to include a:

• school visit, with a general briefing and site tour (2 hours)
• educational presentation, focused on a specific topic or area of interest (2 hours).

The program may include a visit to education facilities that are not on the school site. This may incur an extra fee, for entry.

Delegation costs

The cost per delegation is:

• $500 per school visit (2 hours)
• $50 per person, with a minimum charge of $500, for an educational presentation (2 hours).

Tea and coffee is included.

Related information

Contact us

To find out more and discuss your needs, contact our International Education Unit.