Over the past 20 years, Stella Maris College has welcomed international students from all over the world.
Our overseas parents trust us to educate and care for their daughters in a foreign country. We aim to ensure that our international students achieve academic results to secure enrolment in one of the top universities worldwide. Stella Maris College is registered to provide international students with an education from Year 7 to Year 12 (CRICOS Provider No.03290E).
Stella embraces international students as valued members of our learning community. They help grow our shared understandings and perspectives about the world in which we all live, work and learn. We look forward to helping your daughter settle into Australia and Stella Maris College.
Location:
Located on Sydney's beautiful Northern Beaches, Manly is a safe and premium residential area. The College is easily accessible by public transport and we are located close to beaches, local shopping malls, libraries and sporting facilities.
At Stella, we offer:
- a broad curriculum with over 55 subject choices
- high-quality learning and excellent pathways to tertiary education
- a team of teaching professionals who have qualifications in and extensive experience in teaching students with English as a second language
- a place where positive and trusting relationships form between teachers and students enabling them to reach their full potential
- a variety of extra curricular activities to promote a balanced life
We know that you and your family value education highly. We are always available to offer guidance about choosing the right subjects to suit your daughter's learning needs and university aspirations.
English language requirements
| English Language Requirements - direct entry | Years 7 - 8 | Years 9 - 10 | Years 11 - 12 |
| IELTS | 5 | 5.5 | 6 |
| AEAS | 55+ | 65+ | 70+ |
| EIKEN | Grade 3 | Grade 3 | Grade 2A |
| Cambridge B2 for schools | 154-162 | 162-169 | 170+ |
| PTE academic | 30+ | 40+ | 55+ |
If the above requirements cannot be met at the time of application, applicants can choose to undertake an English language course for high school students in one of our approved ELICOS centres. The duration of English language provision will normally be 20 to 30 weeks, depending on the student's English capabilities. Usually a placement test will be administered by the English language provider.
| English Language Requirements - pathway entry | Years 7 - 8 | Years 9 - 10 | Years 11 - 12 |
| ESL Scales in all three strands (i.e. Oral Interaction,
Reading and Responding, Writing) | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
Academic Requirements
Students must have achieved at least 75% on average in each core academic subject over the past two years. Students are required to provide additional documentation for any gaps existing in a student's schooling.
Welfare and Accommodation Options
Living with a parent guardian or relative
International students can choose to live with a parent, guardian or relative whereby he/she must reside in a place that is reasonably close to the school.
Homestay
Residing in a local family who lives on the Northern Beaches is a great option for students studying in Australia without their parents or guardians. Having the support of another family and a connection to the local community can make all the difference to settling in and improving English language confidence.
Find out more about the Homestay Program at Stella.
Study abroad expenses
To learn about the costs of studying and living in Sydney, see:
- school fees
- cost of living
- Overseas Students Health Insurance
Further information
To assist families with their inquiries, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions.
For any further information, please contact:
Jiani Chen
International Program and Marketing Manager
international@stellamaris.nsw.edu.au
