International Student Orientation Information
2025 International Students
Principal: Mr Mark Leary
International Student Coordinator: Mrs L Pacey
Address: Mona Street Bankstown NSW 2200
CRICOS PROVIDER NAME: NSW Department of Education
CRICOS Provider Code: 00588M
Bankstown Girls High School accommodates international students from a range of different cultures. We provide students with support in all facets of their schooling. Support comes in the form of:
- International Student Coordinator: Supports students daily with any welfare and/or academic needs.
- Orientation support: The International Student Coordinator and relevant Deputy Principal are involved in the enrolment procedure and provide students with a buddy student from their year group to assist their transition into a new school. Orientation support information is provided to the student.
- International Student Essential Learning Period (ELP): This class is held each morning for 20 minutes and ensures the students have daily contact with the coordinator.
- Classroom Support: International students are supported on an individual needs basis. Students are supported with team teaching or withdrawal for intensive support. International students are also enrolled into the targeted EAL/D (English as an Additional Language or Dialect) class for more intensive literacy support. Year 11 and year 12 have a separate EAL/D English course that is designed to meet the social and academic needs of the student.
- Academic/Progress Reports: The progress of all students is assessed and collated in all academic courses every semester. The International Student coordinator revises each students report to ensure they are meeting their full potential. Progress reports are provided to the students Parent/Carer.
- Attendance Reports: Attendance is monitored daily. Students must attend a minimum of 80% of all scheduled classes. If they do not meet attendance requirements they may be reported to DE International, unless there are compassionate or compelling circumstances (See DE International link below for more information)
- Financial Support: Upon enrolment BGHS supports all international students with the provision of the school uniform and a school diary. Ongoing financial support is provided through the payment of school related expenses including school subject fees, school excursions, field trips and carnivals, school photos, and for senior students their year 12 school jersey and formal ticket.
- Homework Centre: Our international students are encouraged to attend the Homework Centre which operates every Monday and Wednesday afternoon from 3:00 – 4:00pm. The Homework Centre provides students with the opportunity to seek extra support from staff or to work independently on assigned tasks.
- Breakfast Club: The BGHS Breakfast Club is a wonderful initiative to provide any students with a nutritious breakfast. The Breakfast Club operates every Wednesday morning in the school kitchens and our international students are welcome to attend and enjoy some freshly prepared breakfast.
- International Student Excursions: These annual excursions are designed to be culturally significant with the purpose of allowing the international students to experience the Australian culture and to explore some of the most iconic sights. By engaging the students with the wider community, we aim to promote their sense of belonging.
- Fostering the International ‘Family’: BGHS strives to achieve inclusivity and create a strong sense of belonging for all our students. For our international students it is essential that we provide the support to maintain their well-being. As a group we welcome all new international enrolments with a welcome morning tea, we facilitate a buddy system on enrolment, and we celebrate birthdays together.
- Post School Options: The Careers Advisor and Transition Coordinator support international students and help them access relevant courses and career expos. They also link them to post school agencies.
If you are interested in attending our school, please contact DE International and nominate Bankstown Girls High School as your preferred school.
To access DE International please click on the following link: