Who should consider joining the CASE Ocean School International Study Program?

Students who are looking for an exciting motivational study program to develop their skills in critical thinking and problem solving, teamwork, curiosity, and imagination. Students who are keen to broaden their horizons with an international experience while having fun, making new friends, and seeking adventure. Students who are interested in pursuing a science or non-science career path. Students who have a passion and curiosity for the natural world.

Who will be responsible for students while in the AUS?

CASE Group Managers guide and support students throughout the duration of the program. All CASE Group Managers are diligently selected, then trained and certified under the CASE Institute of Professional Development’s standard. They all have first aid qualifications, working with children, and police checks. An accompanying teacher travels with each group to assist with student care and guidance.

Do I need to arrange my own flight and insurance?

All travel and insurance are organised and made available by Actura to provide comprehensive risk management, group airfare tickets, and group travel insurance.

Do I need to be able to swim or snorkel?

No, CASE Ocean School is available for all swimming abilities, floatation devices will be mandatory for all water activities. Qualified lifeguards will be with students and watching at all times. Students will be given lessons and instructions to make their experience enjoyable.

Is there a refund policy?

The refund policy including applicable time frames is detailed in the parent agreement. For further details and terms and conditions, please refer to the contract.

Will I need much spending money?

All meals, accommodation, and transport during the expedition are covered in the program cost. Students will only need pocket money for occasional treats, personal items, and for the purchase of souvenir items, gifts, or postcards.

If I cannot join this time, is the program available in the future?

Actura aims to build long-term relationships with schools to offer CASE Ocean School International Study Program. This hopefully brings opportunity for future expeditions however the frequency cannot be guaranteed. Program costs may vary due to exchange rate fluctuations and program content modifications.

Do I need to apply for a visa for AUS?

Depending on your country of citizenship, entering Australia can be relatively simple. For tourism purposes, some countries are eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). This provides authorisation to travel to and enter Australia and is electronically linked to your passport. To apply and view a list of participating countries you can visit https://www.eta.homeaffairs.gov.au/ETAS3/etas. When submitting the application, a small fee applies.

For students who are nationals of countries who are not participating in the ETA program, Actura will provide relevant supporting information to assist with the Australian Visa application process.