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Study Tours

A World-Class Education Experience in Australia

Experience our School through our Study Tours program, sharing education, friendship and cultural exchange through a tailor-made itinerary.

For over a decade we have welcomed groups of students from around the world to experience life as a student, enrich their education and improve their English. Students learn firsthand about Australian culture and develop long-lasting friendships with Ballarat Grammar students and homestay families. 

What Makes Our Program Unique

Program benefits 

Our Study Tours program is led by experienced coordinators in a welcoming School environment that champions internationalism. 

  • Join classes and share hands-on learning experiences with Ballarat Grammar students at our historic School.
  • Learn in specialist English lessons delivered by qualified teachers to a level that suits your group’s abilities.
  • Learn beyond the classroom with excursions to our farm campus and local cultural and natural attractions.
  • Build a custom itinerary to meet the unique requirements of your group.
  • Study in Australia, where quality of life is frequently ranked among the top countries globally. 

“I loved every part of the Study Tour! Going to class with local students and staying with my homestay family helped me improve my English and learn about Australian culture. I made friends I still talk to today.”

Haruka

Japan

“The teachers were so friendly and the excursions were amazing. We visited a real farm, saw kangaroos, and even learned to cook Aussie food! It was the best learning experience I’ve ever had.”

Min-jun

South Korea

“Living with a homestay family made me feel safe and welcomed. I learned how Australians live day to day, and I felt like part of their family. I didn’t want to leave!”

Anh

Vietnam

Experience True Aussie Hospitality

Homestay Accomodation 

Groups can choose to stay in Homestay accommodation, offering an authentic taste of the Aussie lifestyle outside School. 

Living in a safe, caring, and supportive home environment, students can thrive and immerse themselves in an English-speaking environment. Students often form long-lasting friendships with their homestay family beyond their Study Tour. 

Our homestay families are carefully selected from within the school and local community, ensuring students are welcomed into a warm and supportive household. They're excited to help visitors settle in, become part of their daily routine, and discover what life in Ballarat is all about. 

Accompanying adults

Each group must have two accompanying English-speaking chaperones to assist with supervision and student support. Visiting teachers are expected to participate in classroom activities.

Student age

Students must be at least 10 years old to participate in Study Tours and at least 12 years old to reside in Homestay.

Program fees

Study Tour fees differ depending upon the program, length of the visit, and inclusions, and are advised at the time of quoting. 

Tour dates

Tour dates are flexible, if visiting groups require integration classes these dates must fall within School term dates

Tour length

Minimum tour length is a half-day and maximum three weeks. Tours longer than this may be arranged on a case-by-case basis

Group Size

Minimum group size is 10 students (groups smaller than this may be accepted but will be charged the fee for 10 students), maximum group size is 28.

Planning Your Tour

Group Requirements 

See our Study tours in action

See our Study tours in action

Start Your Study Tour Journey

Tell us a bit about your group, and we’ll be in touch to help plan a memorable visit to Ballarat Grammar.

Acknowledgement of Country

Ballarat and Queen’s Anglican Grammar School acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we learn, live and work, the Wadawurrung People, and recognises their continuing connection to the land and waterways. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and extend this to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Commitment to Child Safety

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