Glenunga International High School

99 L'Estrange Street, Glenunga, South Australia 5064. Located in the suburb of Glenunga within the Adelaide metropolitan area. The campus map highlights key facilities including the New Gymnasium, Old Gymnasium, Science, Technology & Learning Building, Arts Quadrangle, Rod Pike Area, Performing Arts Centre, Reception/Administration, Student Services and Margret Bond and Webb Ovals.

Years 7 to 12

Public high school

Timetable: 10-day cycle. Students arrive at 8:30am every day except Wednesdays when they arrive at 9:45am. Students finish at 3:25pm every day unless they have a Line 0 class. Line 0 classes run from 3:35pm to 5:15pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Application fees

- There is no separate one‑off application fee listed for international enrolment; an Administration and Support Service Fee of AUD 720 is charged in the first year for international students and an Annual Support Service Fee of AUD 370 applies in subsequent years.

Tuition fees (international students) — annual and per term

- High School Graduate Program (Years 7–10): Annual tuition AUD 15,880 — equivalent to AUD 3,970 per term (4 terms per year).
- High School Graduate Program (Years 11–12): Annual tuition AUD 17,440 — equivalent to AUD 4,360 per term.
- Primary (Reception–Year 6) annual tuition AUD 12,960 — equivalent to AUD 3,240 per term.
- Study Abroad Program (term‑by‑term fee options): Years 7–10 — 1 term AUD 9,768; 2 terms AUD 18,256; 3 terms AUD 26,744; 4 terms AUD 35,231. Years 11–12 — 1 term AUD 10,158; 2 terms AUD 19,036; 3 terms AUD 27,914; 4 terms AUD 36,791. Regional Study Abroad Program (Years 7–12) — 1 term AUD 8,788; 2 terms AUD 17,276; 3 terms AUD 25,764; 4 terms AUD 34,251. Primary Study Abroad Program (Reception–Year 6) — 1 term AUD 4,418; 2 terms AUD 7,856; 3 terms AUD 11,294; 4 terms AUD 14,731.

Domestic (Australian resident) fees and charges

- Materials and Services Charge for 2026: AUD 1,025 (approved by the Governing Council). Additional subject charges and other activity charges are billed separately. Selected subject fees are invoiced once per semester after subjects are finalised; other additional charges (sports, excursions, camps) occur throughout the year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- International students: term commencement dates and application/payment windows are set each year; payment deadlines for an individual offer are shown on the Letter of Offer. The Letter of Offer payment deadline is calculated as 60 days from the date of issue (or 7 days if the course commencement is less than 60 days away). Term commencement dates for 2026 are published (Term 1: 27 January 2026; Term 2: 27 April 2026; Term 3: 20 July 2026; Term 4: 12 October 2026) and the Letter of Offer will show the initial payment deadline.
- Domestic families: subject fees are invoiced in Semester 1 and Semester 2; additional activities (camps, excursions, sports) are invoiced when organised. An instalment plan is available (fortnightly or monthly direct debit via bank account or credit card); the instalment plan must be established at the start of the school year by completing the school's Direct Debit Instalment Form.

Boarding / Homestay

- The school does not provide on‑campus boarding; international students use homestay accommodation arranged and managed by South Australian Government Schools – International Education Services (IES). Homestay fees (per week) are: Single room AUD 360; Shared room AUD 300. Homestay changeover and placement fees and other accommodation charges apply (for example Homestay Changeover Fee AUD 200; Accommodation Services Fee AUD 200).

Other costs and common additional charges

- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC, single cover for 12 months): AUD 791 (rate noted as at 30 September 2024).
- SACE enrolment/assessment/certification fees for Year 11/12: Stage 1 annual fee AUD 517; Stage 2 annual fee AUD 1,138 (non‑refundable).
- Typical additional school costs (approximate): stationery AUD 150 per year; school and sports uniform AUD 250–AUD 600; school excursions AUD 50–AUD 100 per year; school camps AUD 100–AUD 300 per year; scientific/graphics calculators AUD 50–AUD 200; laptop or external storage where required (varies by school). Subject‑specific or special interest program fees may apply.

Refund information (international students)

- Visa refusal: full refund of fees paid less the Administration and Support Service Fee (per family). Withdrawal by student prior to course commencement: if the student withdraws 6 weeks or more before commencement, all paid fees (excluding the Administration and Support Service Fee) are refunded less a AUD 500 administration charge; if withdrawal is less than 6 weeks before commencement, tuition fees and Administration and Support Service Fee are not refunded and other specific non‑refundable items apply. Cancellation by student after commencement: remaining OSHC and homestay fees may be refunded less a AUD 500 administration charge; tuition fees and the Administration and Support Service Fee are not refunded. Refund requests must be made in writing with evidence within 12 months of exiting the international student program; refunds are processed within four weeks of receipt of the written application (or within 14 days if the Department is unable to deliver the course). Detailed refund conditions, including treatment of homestay placement fees, airport reception and other items, are set out in the Department's refund table.

Fee payment options

- Accepted payment channels: the school's secure BPoint online payment system; by phone; or in person at the school Finance office window during school hours. Instalment plans are available (direct debit from bank account or credit card). There is no option for BPAY or BSB bank transfer for school payments; payments for activities, sports and excursions occur via EdSmart or Trybooking links when arranged. Contact the Finance Team for instalment plan setup and enquiries.

(End of fee overview.)

101 different cultural backgrounds from 67 different countries of birth; international students and study tours are hosted.