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St Paul’s International College

A Catholic co-educational Years 7–12 school in Moss Vale offering day and boarding places, the NSW HSC, and its own ELICOS English bridging course.

School Overview

Formal Name
St Paul’s International College[1]
Location
463 Argyle Street, Moss Vale NSW 2577.[1]
Transport
The school states that its campus is 300m from Moss Vale train station and about 90 minutes from Sydney.[1]

Learning & Curriculum

Academic Overview
NESA-accredited junior secondary and HSC courses, with an English Language Bridging Course for Secondary School.[1]
Curriculum
  • Years 7–10 Junior Secondary School (CRICOS 063101G)
  • Years 11–12 NSW Higher School Certificate (CRICOS 063102F)
  • English Language Bridging Course / ELICOS (031263J)[1]
Distinctive Programs
  • English-language support for overseas students and a College ELICOS bridging course
  • Religion for all year groups; Chinese for local students
  • Year 9 Duke of Edinburgh, leadership and outdoor camps
  • Years 10–11 cultural exchange opportunities[1]

International Admissions

Eligibility & Entry
Year 7 entrants must have completed Year 6 or equivalent; subsequent entrants must have completed the prior year or equivalent. Overseas students must demonstrate English proficiency appropriate to their intended NESA or ELICOS course.[1]
Application Steps
  • Use the Overseas Student Application Form supplied by the College.
  • Provide the supporting documentation and information certified in the form.
  • Meet the College’s English assessment requirements.
  • Pay the Fees Invoice and return the signed Acceptance of Offer of Enrolment form if offered a place.[1][2][3]
Required Documents
Assessment & Interview
An ESL specialist may determine an applicant’s English level through an interview and internal test. The application form does not state that an admission interview is mandatory.[1][2]
English Requirements
For Years 9–11, applicants must show at least 60% in English in their last school report. For Years 7–8, the College considers final-primary or first-high-school English results. AEAS, IELTS or English-course results may also be submitted.[1]
ELICOS Acceptance
The College is an ELICOS-accredited provider. It states that successful completers of its intensive bridging course progress to the relevant mainstream Years 7–10 or 11–12 course.[1]
Timing & Key Dates
2026 terms: 3 Feb–2 Apr; 21 Apr–25 Jun; 21 Jul–24 Sep; 13 Oct–9 Dec.(2026)[1]

Fees & Costs

Summary
2026 full-fee-paying overseas-student tuition is listed by year group, with a separate annual boarding fee and listed additional charges.(2026)[1]
Fee TypeApplies ToAmountSource
Tuition2026Years 7–8A$28,960
Tuition2026Years 9–10A$30,040
Tuition2026Years 11–12A$31,280
Boarding2026All year groupsA$34,720
Overseas Student Support Levy2026Overseas studentsA$2,980
Other Expected Costs
The 2026 schedule also lists A$500 enrolment fee, A$1,000 refundable student bond, A$300 airport pickup, approximate A$700 OSHC and uniform/resource charges.(2026)[1]

Accommodation & Welfare

Under-18 Welfare
Terms state that all overseas students, under and over 18, must reside under the College’s welfare and accommodation arrangements until course completion.[1]
CAAW Issuance
Boarding
Separate boys’ and girls’ boarding houses provide individual rooms, bathrooms/laundries, common spaces and formal study support.[1][2]
Day Student
Local day students are accepted.[1]
Homestay
Local Guardianship

Campus Life

Facilities
  • Smartboard classrooms, science laboratories, art centres and computer labs
  • Indoor/outdoor sport, chapel, clinic, boarding houses and dining rooms[1]
Student Life
  • Soccer, tennis, basketball, arts and term carnivals
  • Camps, retreats, community service and excursions
  • Boarding activities, team sport and weekend excursions[1]
Support Services
  • Pastoral care and English-language support
  • 24/7 live-in boarding staff and full-time Youth Worker
  • On-site clinic, health-service access and subject tutorials[1][2]

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Quick Facts

Type
Independent Catholic secondary school.[1]
Gender
Co-educational.[1]
Religion
Catholic; established by the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres.[1]
Year Levels
Years 7–12.[1]
International Entry
Years 7–12 for local and international students.[1]

Contact Information

Admissions
Email the College at info@spic.nsw.edu.au.[1]
General
info@spic.nsw.edu.au | 463 Argyle Street, Moss Vale NSW 2577.[1]