Ravenswood places high importance on caring for our overseas students’ wellbeing and ensuring that their accommodation is safe and inclusive.
- Overseas students in the Junior School with a Student Visa (500) must be living at all times with a parent or grandparent who is the ‘nominated guardian’ approved by the Department of Home Affairs.
- Overseas students from Years 7 to 12 may choose to live with a parent or grandparent who is the ‘nominated guardian’ approved by the Department of Home Affairs or, alternatively, become a member of our Boarding community (subject to availability).
Ravenswood does not offer homestay accommodation. All overseas students not residing with their parents or approved relatives, must reside in the Residential College to be eligible for enrolment.
Guardians
Overseas students residing in the Residential College are required to provide a suitable guardian.
A guardian must be a person who can act on behalf of the student’s parents and be contacted by Ravenswood to give written permission for outings and medical assistance and to be contactable by phone in the event of an emergency. A guardian must be over 21 years old, be proficient in English, and reside in or close to Sydney.
The guardian must be known to the student and be able to provide safe, comfortable accommodation in the event of illness, or should the student need accommodation during school holidays or at any other time when the boarding house may be closed. The guardian should be willing to assist the student with support and advice whilst attending Ravenswood and to attend parent/teacher meetings with staff in person as required.
