Prince Alfred College

1. Enquiry. The main entry points are Early Learning Centre (ELC), Reception, Year 5 and Year 7, with boarding available from Years 7 to 12. Places are offered subject to availability, and there is mid‑year intake for Reception depending on age and readiness. Enquiry can be pursued by viewing the prospectus online, learning about enrolment as an international student, and arranging a campus visit via a College Tour or a personal Admissions tour. 2. Application. To apply for admission, complete the online enrolment form; a separate enrolment form and fee apply for each child. It is advised to submit the ELC application at least 18 months before the desired start date and at least two years prior for other entry points. 3. Interview. Before an offer is made, prospective parents and their son(s) will be invited for a friendly interview with senior College staff. 4. Offer. Offers are made subject to availability and in accordance with the enrolment policy. Offers are issued on 1 March two years before entry (for example, 1 March 2023 for 2025 entry). If applying for entry this year or next, the admissions team will be in touch directly. 5. Acceptance. To accept an offer, complete the online acceptance and pay the non‑refundable enrolment acceptance fee of A$1,250. Once paperwork is complete, transition arrangements are arranged.

The College offers a range of scholarships across academic, boarding, music/performing arts, and general excellence, funded by donors through the Prince Alfred College Foundation Scholarship Fund. There are many named scholarships (e.g., Brett Gooden Space Science Scholarship, Brett Williamson Scholarship, Indigenous Scholarships, and others) and additional information about donating or establishing a scholarship is available through the Foundation. Not all scholarships are offered every year; awarding depends on the number of students currently on a scholarship and whether a suitable candidate applies. Scholarships are usually awarded by the end of a student's schooling (Year 12) and the process for entry starts in the year prior to commencement. Scholarships may be awarded in two rounds: Round 1 opens in October and closes in January; Round 2 opens in June and closes in mid‑July, with interviews typically in August. Interviews are conducted by two members of the College Executive, and all applicants are informed of progress. Scholarships can be selected for General Excellence, Music/Performing Arts, Chess, or Boarding, and applicants do not need to apply for a specific named scholarship. Academic Scholarships are offered via the ACER examination for Year 5 and Year 7 applicants, and some scholarships (including Boarding) are awarded based on merit through a competitive process that may include testing, interviews, and references. In Year 7, up to three full Academic Scholarships are offered; other scholarships may be awarded up to 100% in Years 8–11. Most scholarships contribute a portion of the fees (commonly 50%; some 25%; some Academic Scholarships can be up to 100%), and they do not cover uniforms, textbooks, or other sundry charges. An acceptance fee of A$1,250 is required to accept a scholarship. Indigenous Scholarships are linked to The Smith Family's Indigenous Youth Leadership Program (IYLP), with applications typically closing in May; applicants should check with PAC Admissions before applying. Overseas applicants may apply if they hold Australian residency. Scholarships by age specify which options are available for entry years (e.g., Year 5 scholarships for Year 4 entrants; Year 7 scholarships for Year 6 entrants; and Year 8–11 scholarships for Year 7–10 entrants). The majority of information about scholarships, eligibility, and the application process is available through the Scholarship FAQs, the List of Scholarships, and the ACER Examinations guidance. For full details on each scholarship category, required documents, and timelines, see the Scholarships resources and the ACER examinations section.