Please contact the school for further information on:
- 2021 Schedule of Fees Local Students (incl. NZ Students)
- 2021 Schedule of Fees International Students
Progression through all levels of The Australian Ballet School is based on ongoing assessment and formal examinations. There is no rite of passage from one year Level to the next.
Local Students
Fee Schedule for 2021 - Local Students (Australia & New Zealand)
Diploma of Dance (CUA50113)
Levels 5 & 6 - two year course
Advanced Diploma of Dance (CUA60113)
Level 7 - one year course only
Graduate Diploma of Classical Ballet (10296NAT)
Level 8 - one year course only
Other Fees
Levels 4–6
Nutrition Consultation Fees (approximately two consultations) $50 each
Level 4–7
Academic Studies at VCASS
Information coming soon.
Boarding Fees
Boarding fees are all-inclusive of accommodation, meals and House organised events/activities: $19,500
An additional fee will be charged for students requiring supervised airport pickup/drop off and accommodation during the student term breaks.
Academic
VCASS Annual Fees
VCASS is the academic provider for all full-time students at The Australian Ballet School in Levels 4-7. This enables students to complete their academic education alongside the core curriculum components of the School’s training programmes.
Level 4 – 7 students are invoiced separately by VCASS, a government school, for professional services.
By being enrolled at VCASS, students benefit from:
- High level of expert instruction in a school dedicated to the performing arts
- Handbook and course material
- Creation and provision of class resources
- Reports
- Access to the cafeteria at the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School
- Access to the VCASS library, including IT access
- Access to professional services of Student Counsellor
- ID card, providing a number of useful student discounts
In certain cases, there are cost-savings which can be applied for through VCASS:
- Families in need can apply for the Educational Maintenance Allowance ($300 approximately) to assist in covering the VCASS fee.
- The VCASS Conveyance Allowance can be applied for to give generous travel concessions (up to approximately $525) to those not living in the immediate area. To receive this allowance from the Department of Education & Training, a student concession myki card must be purchased and the student must live further than 4.8km away from the school in which they are enrolled.
For more information regarding the academic programme at VCASS for students of The Australian Ballet School, please visit the VCASS website at www.vcass.vic.edu.au.
International Students
Fee Schedule for 2021 - International Students
Diploma of Dance Elite Performance CUA50113 (CRICOS: 089445B)
Levels 5 & 6 - two year course
TBA 2021
Advanced Diploma of Dance Elite Performance CUA60113 (CRICOS: 089444C)
Level 7 - one year course only
TBA 2021
Graduate Diploma of Classical Ballet 10296NAT (CRICOS code 094275F)
Level 8 - one year course only
TBA 2021
Other Fees
TBA 2021
Notes
- Invoices are issued in December.
- Consistent with common practice of international students in Australia, 50% of tuition fees are payable upfront by the due date as stated on their invoice, with the balance of fees being required before commencement of Term 3.
- Students are required to pay their tuition fees by the due date stated on the invoice or enrolment may, at the discretion of the Director, be withdrawn.
- International Student Visa (when current visa expires) to be arranged and paid for by student.
ITP Students
See our Intra/Interstate & International Training Programme (ITP) page.