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Primary & secondary education • Grades 1–12
Overseas primary and secondary schooling unlocks world-standard pastoral care, accelerated native English fluency, and universally recognised credentials (ATAR, NCEA, Cambridge IGCSE / A-Levels, IB Diploma), with a direct path into leading universities.
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Carefully accredited curricula that build analytical thinking, creative character, and a smooth move into world-ranked higher education.
Known for multicultural safety, modern STEM facilities and a direct path into Group of Eight universities.
Accredited frameworks
State ATAR (HSC, VCE, QCE) IB Diploma EAL Intensive
One of the world’s most peaceful countries, with international students protected by a national Code of Practice for pastoral care.
Accredited frameworks
NCEA Level 1–3 Cambridge International (CIE) IB World School
Historic independent schools with small classes, strong pastoral care and a direct path to Russell Group universities.
Accredited frameworks
GCSE & A-Levels IB Diploma Scottish Highers
British and American campuses about 3.5 hours’ flight from Dhaka, with full English immersion at a fraction of Western living costs.
Accredited frameworks
Cambridge IGCSE & A-Levels American AP & Ontario (OSSD) IB Continuum
Legal definition & framework
A schooling visa is a government-issued study permit that lets foreign minor students (aged 6 to 18) enrol in registered primary, intermediate or secondary schools. Unlike adult visas, schooling visas require strict welfare and accommodation arrangements, and allow eligible parents or legal guardians to come along on a guardian visa.
Updated for the 2026 academic cycle
| Assessment criterion | Australia | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa classification | Subclass 500 (Schools sector) | Child Student visa | Fee Paying Student Visa (Schools) | International School Student Pass (eVAL) |
| Eligible age range | Age 6+ (Prep to Year 12) | Age 4 to 17 (independent schools) | Age 5–6+ (Year 1 to Year 13) | Age 6+ (Year 1 to Year 13) |
| English language requirement | AEAS test, school placement test or 20–40 weeks of intensive ELICOS | Set by the school; no separate English test for the visa | Internal school assessment; no compulsory IELTS for juniors | School diagnostic test; integrated EAL bridging curriculum |
| Maximum visa grant | Up to 5 years per application, aligned with the Confirmation of Enrolment | Up to 6 years for under-16s; up to 3 years for 16–17 | Granted yearly with fee payment, or for the length of schooling | Issued yearly with school renewal support |
| Student part-time work | 48 hours a fortnight if aged 16+ in term; unlimited in holidays | Not allowed under 16; limited for 16–17 | Up to 20 hours a week for Years 12–13, with parent and school approval | No employment for minor students |
| Parent accompaniment | Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) | Parent of a Child Student visa (child aged 4–11) | Guardian of a Student Visitor Visa | Guardian Pass (LTSVP) |
Admission & immigration criteria
The legal, financial and academic documents usually needed for a schooling visa.
Schools look at past results and conduct:
Proof of funds must show money that is available and clearly earned:
A clear reason for the move and the family’s circumstances:
Medical checks and proof of who looks after the child:
Strategic lifetime value
Schooling abroad brings lasting gains in language, confidence and future options that are hard to match by moving at university age.
Finishing ATAR, NCEA Level 3 or A-Levels usually allows direct entry into bachelor’s degrees, without a separate foundation year.
Students who start young often become fluent and confident in English, and many universities accept local school results instead of an IELTS score.
Students who finish school abroad know the country, its universities and its way of life, which helps with later study and career plans.
School life includes debating, performing arts, robotics and sport, building confident and self-disciplined young people.
With a guardian visa, a parent can live with the child abroad and look after their health, wellbeing and growth.
Malaysia has campuses of well-known British schools at a lower overall cost than studying in the UK.
You Don’t Have to Send Them Alone
Guardian visas let a parent stay with the child throughout their schooling abroad.
Accompanying parent regulations
Each destination has a legal way for a mother, father or appointed relative to live with the child as their official carer.
Work rights condition
No work rights. The guardian is there to look after the child’s welfare, housing and supervision.
Residence obligation
Must live with the student. If the guardian leaves New Zealand, the student needs approved welfare arrangements to stay.
Work constraint
The parent cannot work or study in the UK on this visa.
Employment constraint
Local employment is not allowed on the Guardian Pass.
Institutional directory
Selected for strong results, pastoral care and support for students learning English.
Direct agency representation
Top picks 10 found
USD 10,500 – 11,000 (~12.8 – 13.4 Lakh BDT)
Melbourne, Australia • Government · Boys · Year 9 to Year 12
Premier academic selective secondary school for young leaders
VCE Selective entry Debating & music
USD 26,000 – 28,500 (~31.7 – 34.8 Lakh BDT)
Queensland, Australia • Private · Boys · Boarding & day · Year 5 to Year 12
Leading holistic secondary education with sports & arts mastery
QCE Boarding house Rowing & music
USD 33,000 (~40.3 Lakh BDT)
Sydney, Australia • Private · Boys · Prep to Year 12
Outstanding VCE/ATAR track record, liberal arts & debating
HSC Classics & languages Debating
USD 62,000 – 78,000 (~75.6 – 95.2 Lakh BDT)
London, United Kingdom • Private · Co-educational · Boarding & day · Year 9 to Year 13
Independent school beside Westminster Abbey.
A-Levels Day & boarding Classics
USD 22,000 – 22,500 (~26.8 – 27.5 Lakh BDT)
Manchester, United Kingdom • Private · Boys · Year 3 to Year 13
Independent day school for boys.
A-Levels Day school Science
USD 19,000 – 19,500 (~23.2 – 23.8 Lakh BDT)
Auckland, New Zealand • Government · Boys · Boarding & day · Year 9 to Year 13
State school for boys with Cambridge exams.
Cambridge (CIE) NCEA Boarding house
USD 17,500 (~21.4 Lakh BDT)
Christchurch, New Zealand • Government · Boys · Boarding & day · Year 9 to Year 13
State school for boys in Riccarton.
NCEA Boarding house Outdoor education
USD 38,000 (~46.4 Lakh BDT)
Johor Bahru, Malaysia • International · Co-educational · Boarding & day · Prep to Year 13
British boarding school, sister to Marlborough College in England.
IGCSE & IB Diploma Full boarding Sport & arts
USD 30,000 – 32,000 (~36.6 – 39 Lakh BDT)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • International · Co-educational · Prep to Year 13
Not-for-profit British international school.
IGCSE & A-Levels British curriculum Not-for-profit
USD 40,000 – 42,000 (~48.8 – 51.2 Lakh BDT)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • International · Co-educational · Prep to Year 13
Not-for-profit American international school.
IB Diploma AP courses American curriculum
Financial transparency • 2026 cycle
Estimated yearly costs, in US dollars with a BDT estimate.
BDT figures are estimates at 1 USD ≈ 122 BDT.
| Destination | School type | Annual tuition (USD) | Annual tuition (BDT estimate) | Key notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | Public (state high schools) | USD 9,800 – 12,400 | ~12 – 15.1 Lakh BDT | Set by state education departments. |
| Private & independent | USD 18,200 – 31,500 | ~22.2 – 38.4 Lakh BDT | Includes premium arts and sports facilities, and specialist tutoring. | |
| United Kingdom | Independent day schools | USD 20,000 – 35,000 | ~24.4 – 42.7 Lakh BDT | Day pupils need a UK guardian or family to live with. |
| Boarding schools | USD 45,000 – 78,000 | ~54.9 – 95.2 Lakh BDT | Includes accommodation, meals and full pastoral care. | |
| New Zealand | State (public) schools | USD 9,000 – 11,700 | ~11 – 14.3 Lakh BDT | Strong academic results with regulated pastoral care. |
| Private & state-integrated | USD 15,000 – 22,800 | ~18.3 – 27.8 Lakh BDT | Smaller classes and extensive sports academies. | |
| Malaysia | International (mid-tier) | USD 7,700 – 13,200 | ~9.4 – 16.1 Lakh BDT | British IGCSE curriculum with modern science and sports facilities. |
| Elite boarding (British / US) | USD 16,500 – 26,400 | ~20.1 – 32.2 Lakh BDT | Heritage British campuses with premier facilities. |
Australia (CAAW)
If a parent does not come on a Subclass 590, the student must use an approved welfare provider.
New Zealand (Code 2021)
The school acts as guardian and registers police-vetted host families.
United Kingdom (Guardianship)
Boarding pupils need an approved UK guardian for weekends and holidays.
Malaysia (Campus boarding)
Residential campuses with housemasters, on-site nurses and laundry.
| Expense | Australia | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Malaysia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student visa government fee | USD 1,300~1.6 Lakh BDT | USD 680~83,000 BDT | USD 260~31,700 BDT | USD 330~40,300 BDT |
| Parent guardian visa fee | USD 1,300~1.6 Lakh BDT | USD 680~83,000 BDT | USD 150~18,300 BDT | USD 110~13,400 BDT |
| Medical examination in Dhaka | USD 125~15,300 BDT | USD 100~12,200 BDT | USD 125~15,300 BDT | USD 100~12,200 BDT |
| Biometrics & visa centre | USD 45~5,500 BDT | USD 115~14,000 BDT | USD 40~4,900 BDT | USD 30~3,700 BDT |
| Return flight (Dhaka to destination) | USD 780 – 1,150~1 – 1.4 Lakh BDT | USD 900 – 1,400~1.1 – 1.7 Lakh BDT | USD 980 – 1,400~1.2 – 1.7 Lakh BDT | USD 290 – 450~35,400 – 54,900 BDT |
Uniforms & PE kit
Blazers, sports kit, badges.
Books & tech
E-books, iPad licences, tools.
Compulsory health cover
Student health insurance or health surcharge.
Outdoor trips & excursions
Camps, cultural expeditions.
Estimated grand total (tuition + living + insurance + travel + visa)
Based on a student living with a parent or in an approved homestay
| Pathway | Annual cost (USD) | Annual cost (BDT estimate) | Recommended proof of funds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia public (state) schooling | USD 23,400 – 28,600 | ~28.5 – 34.9 Lakh BDT | USD 35,800 (~43.7 Lakh BDT) |
| Australia private schooling | USD 33,800 – 48,100 | ~41.2 – 58.7 Lakh BDT | USD 55,300 (~67.5 Lakh BDT) |
| United Kingdom independent boarding | USD 55,000 – 90,000 | ~67.1 – 109.8 Lakh BDT | USD 90,000 (~109.8 Lakh BDT) |
| New Zealand state schooling | USD 20,400 – 25,200 | ~24.9 – 30.7 Lakh BDT | USD 30,000 (~36.6 Lakh BDT) |
| New Zealand private / integrated | USD 28,800 – 39,000 | ~35.1 – 47.6 Lakh BDT | USD 45,000 (~54.9 Lakh BDT) |
| Malaysia international (day school) | USD 16,500 – 23,100 | ~20.1 – 28.2 Lakh BDT | USD 13,200 (~16.1 Lakh BDT) |
| Malaysia full boarding campus | USD 25,300 – 38,500 | ~30.9 – 47 Lakh BDT | USD 19,800 (~24.2 Lakh BDT) |
Avoid common refusals and delays with these preparation steps.
High commissions look for a clear source of money. Avoid sudden large deposits, and keep savings and business records steady for at least six months before applying.
Make sure the child’s birth certificate matches the parents’ passports letter for letter, including middle names. Any difference should be explained in a notarised affidavit.
A chartered accountant’s net worth report, with three years of income tax returns, shows a steady and lasting income.
Australian and New Zealand schools start in late January or early February; Malaysian and British schools in August or September. Start school applications about nine months before.
When a parent applies as guardian, show living funds for both the student and the parent, and that family members staying in Bangladesh are provided for.
Prepare for the AEAS test, or plan a few months of intensive English before joining regular classes.
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