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About International education - our students

Helping SA to grow and prosper

South Australia currently hosts over 54,000 international students from more than 130 countries, drawn by its first-class education and welcoming environment.  

These students form lasting friendships with South Australians, becoming ambassadors who promote South Australia globally, attracting tourists, trade, and investment. 

69%

69% of all international tourism spend in SA is generated by international education

37%

37% of international students do unpaid volunteer work in the SA community

$3.15B

International education is SA's largest export worth $3.15B in 2023^

130+

International students come from 130+ countries around the world

50%

>More than 50% of international student expenditure is on rent, living and recreational expenses

^Australian Bureau of Statistics

International education in South Australia

Get Involved!

There are many ways that South Australians can connect with international students, from a simple smile and G’Day in the street to welcoming them into their home, community group or workplace.

Employ an international student

Businesses from exporting and engineering to health and hospitality enjoy the benefits brought by employing international students.
Find out more

International student volunteers

From events to community groups and emergency services, 1000s of international students are interested in volunteering. If you're looking for volunteers...
Find out more

Become a homestay family

Providing a warm welcome to international students can be a rewarding experience both for your family and the students. To find out how to become a homestay host…
Find out more
There are many ways that South Australians can connect with international students, from a simple smile and G’Day in the street to welcoming them into their home, community group or workplace.

Employ an international student

Businesses from exporting and engineering to health and hospitality enjoy the benefits brought by employing international students.
Find out more

International student volunteers

From events to community groups and emergency services, 1000s of international students are interested in volunteering. If you're looking for volunteers...
Find out more

Become a homestay family

Providing a warm welcome to international students can be a rewarding experience both for your family and the students. To find out how to become a homestay host…
Find out more

Student Stories

Watch how international students are making a positive contribution to the South Australian community.

Filling skills gaps with international students

According to CEDA, Australia is facing a shortage of 110,000 aged care workers by 2030. In South Australia, leading ageing care provider ECH employs international students to help fill skills gaps in their workforce.

International students volunteer in the local community

International students are passionate about giving back to the local community. Over a third – thousands of students – regularly contribute their time to an incredibly diverse range of organisations.

Putting SA on the world map

International students love to share Adelaide and regional SA's tourism sights and experiences with visiting friends and family - and online for the world to see.

Armchair travel

International students help elderly nursing home residents to travel the world from their armchairs.

Connecting cultures through dance

A chance encounter has allowed Tanya to put her best foot forward and bring a touch of Bollywood to a local dance group.

Our students have talent

From the Philippines to her Majesty's Theatre, Marjorie wows South Australian audiences.

Contact us

Find out more about our students and how to get involved.