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Macarthur Anglican School

Macarthur Anglican School is a coeducational Christian school in Cobbitty with an international program that accepts students from age six and publishes school-arranged homestay, guardianship and CAAW arrangements.

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School Overview

Formal Name
Macarthur Anglican School[1]
Location
605 Cobbitty Road, Cobbitty NSW 2570, Australia.[1]
Transport
For students living with parents, the school says the home should be within 20 minutes of the school on major bus routes; homestay is close to school transport.[1]

Learning & Curriculum

Academic Overview
The school divides learning into Junior, Middle and Senior Schools. Its Middle School (Years 5–9) describes a broad curriculum fostering creative and critical thinking.[1]
Curriculum
  • Junior School: Transition–Year 4.
  • Middle School: Years 5–9.
  • Senior School: Years 10–12.
  • Years 5–6 include specialist Science, Indonesian and Music.[1][2]
Distinctive Programs
  • GATEway Programme provides compacted, faster-paced learning for high-potential learners.
  • Innovation and Research Centre is a library and study hub.
  • International student program includes English-language assessment and individual planning.[1][2][3]

International Admissions

Eligibility & Entry
Macarthur accepts Student Visa 500 and temporary-visa students, and supports Australian citizens/permanent residents with English as an additional language. It accepts international students from six years of age.[1]
Application Steps
  • Submit application, passport, birth certificate, school reports and $500 fee.
  • Use the school-issued code to complete iDAT.
  • Complete online video interview after results.
  • If successful, accept offer and pay enrolment fees; CoE and CAAW then issue for Student 500 visas.
  • Wait for visa grant before booking flights; orientation documents are provided.[1]
Required Documents
  • Application form.
  • Passport copy.
  • Birth certificate.
  • School reports.[1]
Assessment & Interview
Students whose first language is not English must sit an English test. The school uses iDAT in the international process and arranges an online video interview once results arrive.[1]
English Requirements
Each applicant is individually assessed. A student whose first language is not English may be asked to attend a language course before commencement.[1]
ELICOS Acceptance
The school may require a language course before commencement and individually determines the necessary time; it advises the successful applicant of recommended enrolment dates and English-course duration.[1]
Timing & Key Dates

Fees & Costs

Summary
2026 international annual tuition and levy totals are published from $36,960 (Years 1–6) to $45,090 (Years 11–12).(2026)[1]
Fee TypeApplies ToAmountSource
International tuition and levy2026Years 1–6$36,960 annually
International tuition and levy2026Years 7–8$41,630 annually
International tuition and levy2026Years 9–10$43,780 annually
International tuition and levy2026Years 11–12$45,090 annually
Homestay2026International homestay$406 per week
Guardianship2026International students requiring guardianship$750 per semester
Other Expected Costs
2026 fees include $500 application and $2,700 enrolment fees. Homestay also lists $400 placement, $400 annual administration and $98/week vacation cost.(2026)[1][2]

Accommodation & Welfare

Under-18 Welfare
Students live with a parent or family member until completing Year 6, after which they may use homestay or remain with relatives. The International Student Registrar oversees homestay and visits host families.[1][2]
CAAW Issuance
After offer acceptance, the school provides CAAW; its enrolment page says CoE and CAAW issue for Student 500 visas after acceptance and enrolment-fee payment.[1][2]
Boarding
Day Student
Homestay
The school provides homestay to international students attending without parents. It includes seven-day meals, private room, internet and laundry; staff monitor accommodation.[1]
Local Guardianship
Macarthur provides guardianship for students not living with parents.[1]

Campus Life

Facilities
  • 85-acre Cobbitty site.
  • Air-conditioned classrooms, Integrated Studies Precinct and Innovation & Research Centre.
  • Chapel, rehearsal hall and music rooms.
  • Athletics field and sporting facilities.[1]
Student Life
  • International students are described as integrated into the school community with the same opportunities and expectations as other students.
  • Chapel, tutor groups, Biblical Studies, Christian groups and camps are described in the international handbook.[1]
Support Services
  • International Student Registrar monitors health, welfare and wellbeing.
  • ESL teacher is listed in the international handbook.
  • Homestay monitoring and family visits are provided.[1][2]

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Quick Facts

Type
Coeducational Christian school.[1]
Gender
Coeducational (girls and boys).[1]
Religion
Christian; the school describes regular Chapel, Biblical Studies and Christian groups.[1]
Year Levels
Transition (Pre-Kindergarten)–Year 12: Junior Transition–4, Middle 5–9 and Senior 10–12.[1][2]
International Entry

Contact Information

Admissions
International Student Registrar Mrs Nadine James: international@macarthur.nsw.edu.au.[1]
General
administration@macarthur.nsw.edu.au.[1]