International Students
Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC Perth) is an approved school to accept Full Fee Paying Overseas Students. PLC Perth values, supports and celebrates diversity and recognises the contribution international students make to the life of the College. We are committed to creating an atmosphere of belonging for all students.
Each year, we welcome girls from countries all over the world – including China, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, the United States, South Africa, the UK, and European countries to name a few.
English Proficiency
All non-English speaking international students seeking a place at PLC must be tested by Australian Education Assessment Services (AEAS) and include the results with their application. The AEAS test provides an educational profile on each student and covers English language ability, non-verbal reasoning ability and mathematics reasoning ability.
It must be stressed that a student’s level of English language ability is a major factor in determining whether a place can be offered at PLC. The AEAS Assessment does not depend on students reaching a fixed pass mark. AEAS Assessment results are compared with the student’s recent school reports and from this, PLC determines the minimum requirement for a student to be accepted. In some cases, PLC will recommend completion of an English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) before acceptance into the College.
A satisfactory result in the test does not guarantee a place at PLC. The firm offer of a place depends upon a vacancy being available at the College and in the Boarding House and a number of other factors. We give each applicant careful consideration but the demand for places is high and, reluctantly, we are forced to disappoint some applicants.
Student Support
We want our international students to feel at home when they are far from home. A dedicated team of support staff ensures our international students are well looked after and that they feel valued at PLC.
Registrar – Nicole Kirk
The Registrar is available for specific questions and concerns, including, student visa obligations, overseas student health cover and any other issues relating to the transition of study and living in a different country at no additional cost to the students or their families.
Email Nicole Kirk on [email protected] or call (08) 9424 6555 for any questions.
Head of Senior School – Rebecca Watts | Head of Junior School – Geraldine Drabble
The Heads of School support the social and academic needs of international students, overseeing students in their relevant sub-school.
Director of Boarding – Susie Edwards
The Director of Boarding has an overarching responsibility for the academic and pastoral care of the students living in the Boarding House, and is supported by Boarding House Assistants. Each year group in the Boarding House has a specific Year Group Co-ordinator.
Pastoral and Academic Care Co-ordinators
Each year level has a designated Pastoral and Academic Care Co-ordinator (PACC). In liaison with teachers, PACCs monitor students’ progress, follow up with parents and students where concerns or commendations need to be relayed, and help to support students social and emotional wellbeing.
Further government information about studying in Australia can be found here.
Boarding Life
Our Boarding House welcomes girls from Years 7 to 12, from both Australia and overseas. It’s located at the heart of our campus in the safe and leafy suburb of Peppermint Grove, within easy walking distance of the Swan River and Cottesloe shopping precinct.
Agents
PLC Perth does not have formal agreements with Education Agents. However, we will liaise with Agents as required, on behalf of their clients, but no formal contract will be entered.