Kardinia International College

Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The main campus is in Bell Post Hill (29-31 Kardinia Drive, Bell Post Hill, 3215), near Corio Bay. Kardinia Grove Year 5 Campus sits on about 30 acres of farmland a short distance from the main campus. Geelong is approximately 75 km from Melbourne and is Victoria's second-largest city with easy access to the Great Ocean Road.

Kindergarten to Year 12. The IB Primary Years Programme is offered for Years K–6, a vertical curriculum for Years 7–10, and both the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and the Victorian Certificate of Education options for Years 11–12.

Independent (private), coeducational, non-denominational Kindergarten–Year 12 International Baccalaureate World school.

English as an Additional Language (EAL) is offered for students whose English is not their first language, with a customised program on arrival and additional English sessions as required.

Australia

Non-denominational

Private Kardinia Bus Service operated by McHarry's for Kardinia students. Buses have live RollCall tracking and mobile app notifications, seatbelts and air conditioning, and serve areas including Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula, Lara, Hoppers Crossing, Werribee, Colac, Altona, and the Greater Geelong District. Permanent and casual travel options are available; conveyance allowances may apply for eligible regional routes. For more information, contact the Bus Services Coordinator.

Application and Acceptance Fees
- Application fee (local students): AUD 250 (non-refundable).
- Application fee (overseas students): Free of charge.
- Acceptance / Confirmation deposit: AUD 500 (credited against first term fees) for Junior and Senior School; AUD 250 deposit for Kindergarten places.

Tuition fees (local students) — annual and per term totals
- Kindergarten (3YO): Tuition AUD 6,006; Curriculum Levy AUD 194; Annual Total AUD 6,200; Total per term AUD 1,550.
- Kindergarten (4YO): Tuition AUD 7,370; Curriculum Levy AUD 194; Annual Total AUD 7,564; Total per term AUD 1,891.
- Lower Primary (Foundation–Year 2): Tuition AUD 7,974; Curriculum Levy AUD 2,386; Annual Total AUD 10,360; Total per term AUD 2,590.
- Middle Primary (Years 3–4): Tuition AUD 9,198; Curriculum Levy AUD 2,386; Annual Total AUD 11,584; Total per term AUD 2,896.
- Upper Primary (Years 5–6): Tuition AUD 9,658; Curriculum Levy AUD 2,386; Annual Total AUD 12,044; Total per term AUD 3,011.
- Years 7–8: Tuition AUD 13,947; Curriculum Levy AUD 3,205; Annual Total AUD 17,152; Total per term AUD 4,288.
- Years 9–10: Tuition AUD 16,475; Curriculum Levy AUD 3,205; Annual Total AUD 19,680; Total per term AUD 4,920.
- Years 11–12: Tuition AUD 17,887; Curriculum Levy AUD 3,205; Annual Total AUD 21,092; Total per term AUD 5,273.

Tuition fees (overseas students) — summary
- Senior School tuition (overseas students): AUD 32,038 (note this figure includes school bus fee where applicable).
- Junior School tuition (overseas students): AUD 28,196.
- Payroll Tax Levy for overseas students: AUD 225.
- Compulsory Overseas Student medical insurance: approximately AUD 1,000 per year (Australian Government requirement).
- Tablet computer rental (international students): AUD 760 per year.
- Foundation Levy (international students): AUD 750 per year.

Levies and additional mandatory charges
- Foundation Levy (per family): AUD 750, applied to the eldest student's fees.
- State Government payroll tax levy (recovery charge per student): AUD 125 for Highview; AUD 225 for Junior and Senior School.

Bus fees (annual and per semester by zone)
- Zone 1: Annual AUD 1,646; Per semester AUD 823.
- Zone 2: Annual AUD 2,220; Per semester AUD 1,110.
- Zone 3: Annual AUD 3,244; Per semester AUD 1,622.
- Zone 4: Annual AUD 4,160; Per semester AUD 2,080.
- Casual bus trip charge (per trip, charged monthly): AUD 12.

Other user-pays charges and typical costs
- Casual bus fee: AUD 12.00 per trip.
- Lock replacement: AUD 26.00.
- Student diary replacement: AUD 14.00.
- ID card replacement: AUD 20.00.
- Lost/damaged library books, lost/damaged instruments, co-curricular charges, VET/VCE/IB fees, and music lesson charges: charged as incurred (amounts vary by program).
- International uniform estimates (first year only): School uniform approximately AUD 1,000; Sports uniform approximately AUD 400 (Year 11–12 may require less sports uniform).
- IB registration and exam fee (IB students): AUD 1,060.
- VCE assessment program and textbook estimates: approximately AUD 200–300 for Year 11 and approximately AUD 500 for Year 12.
- Airport pick-up (optional private car): approximately AUD 150–170; shuttle service approximately AUD 48; first-time arrival and departure airport pick-up/drop-off may be provided free of charge.

Sibling and family fee discounts
- Sibling discounts on net tuition (applied to younger child's net tuition only): two students 12%; three students 15%; four students 20%; five students 23%.
- Kardinia Student discounts on tuition fees by child order: Second child 12%; Third child 15%; Fourth child 20%; Fifth child 23%.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Invoice issue and due dates (example schedule used for the published annual fee cycle):
- Term 1 & full year (fees in advance): Issue date 21 November 2025; Due date 5 December 2025.
- Term 2: Issue date 16 January 2026; Due date 6 February 2026.
- Term 3: Issue date 3 April 2026; Due date 1 May 2026.
- Term 4: Issue date 3 July 2026; Due date 31 July 2026.
- Fees and charges are due and payable by the stated due date on the invoice.
- Fees in advance option: a 3% discount is offered on the net tuition component if the full account is paid by the stipulated fees-in-advance deadline.

Payment methods accepted
- Direct Debit: weekly, fortnightly or monthly options available (arrangements via the College Accounts team).
- BPAY: each account includes a unique BPAY Customer Reference; Biller Code 585331.
- EFTPOS and Credit Card: payments accepted in person or via phone (Debit & Credit — VISA, Mastercard and American Express).
- Cheque: payable to Kardinia International College (Geelong) Ltd.
- For direct debit setup and payment queries, contact accounts@kardinia.vic.edu.au.

Boarding / Homestay arrangements and fees
- The College does not operate on-campus boarding. Overseas students typically use a homestay program.
- Homestay program (includes accommodation, meals, laundry and one hot lunch per week): AUD 450 per week (charged per semester).
- Homestay placement fee: Free of charge.
- Guardian arrangement fee: Free of charge.
- A deposit for additional charges (overseas students) of AUD 500 is held and refunded on final account reconciliation.

Withdrawal, absence and refund terms
- Withdrawal of enrolment: written notification is required. A full term's notice is required or a term's fee in lieu of notice is payable.
- Extended absence where a family wishes to hold a confirmed place: full fees must be paid for each term of absence to retain the confirmed place.
- Where fees remain unpaid for more than two terms, a payment plan must be entered into; failure to comply may result in withdrawal of the student's place and recovery action for monies owing.
- International students are subject to the College's International Student Refund Policy and specific international refund provisions; deposits held for additional charges are refunded on final account reconciliation where applicable.

Contacts for fee queries and account management
- All fee and account queries are managed by the College Finance/Accounts team; contact via accounts@kardinia.vic.edu.au or College Reception for direct payments and account assistance.

Approximately 55 international students (of about 2,000) from overseas countries including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, Taiwan, China, Hong Kong, France and Japan.