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Yimei (China)

Yimei won the 2022 NSW Government Schools International Student Leadership Award in recognition of her volunteer work at Mosman High School and in the community. Yimei was also a finalist in the NSW International Student of the Year Award (Schools). She is now studying a Bachelor of Health Science at the University of Queensland.

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Ruby (Vietnam)

Ruby completed her HSC at Bonnyrigg High School, where she achieved an ATAR of 99.85. She won the 2022 NSW Government Schools International Student Academic Achievement Award. Ruby is now studying a Doctor of Medicine at Western Sydney University.

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Dany (Cambodia)

Dany studied at Cabramatta High School and was the winner of the 2022 NSW Government Schools International Student Resilience Award. She is studying Aged Care at TAFE NSW and would like to pursue a career in nursing.

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Dove (China)

Dove studied at Asquith Girls High School and was selected as a finalist for the 2022 NSW Government Schools International Student Leadership Award. She is now studying a Bachelor of Psychology at the University of Sydney.

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Sam (South Korea)

Sam (South Korea)

Sam was the winner of the 2018 NSW Government Schools International Student Leadership Award. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

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Mahime (Japan)

Mahime studied at Rosebay Secondary College and won the 2018 NSW Government Schools International Student School Service Award. She is now studying Mathematics Education at the University of Wollongong.

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Andrea (China)

Andrea (China)

Andrea studied at Burwood Girls High School. She won the 2019 NSW Government Schools International Student Academic Achievement Award with an ATAR of 99.9 She is now studying a Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography) at the University of Sydney.

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Henry (Vietnam)

Henry (Vietnam)

Passionate about volunteering and community work, Henry won the 2019 NSW Government Schools International Student School Service Award. He is now studying a Bachelor of Construction Management at Western Sydney University.

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Dan (China)

Dan (China)

After completing the HSC at Mosman High School, Dan went on to complete undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Actuarial Studies at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). She is now working as an Actuary in Sydney.

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Katherine (China)

Katherine (China)

Katherine completed the HSC at Beverly Hills Girls High School. She was the winner of the 2017 StudyNSW International Student Awards – Schools category. She is now studying a Bachelor of Food Science and Technology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

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Saophoan (Cambodia)

Saophan (Cambodia)

Saophan studied at James Busby High School, where she was greatly respected for establishing strong links within the school community. She was the winner of the 2017 NSW Government Schools International Student School Service Award.

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Gustavo (Brazil)

Gustavo (Brazil)

Gustavo started his studies in NSW at Marsden IEC, before moving on to Marsden High School, where he was elected to the role of School Captain. He was the winner of the 2020 NSW Government Schools International Student Leadership Award.

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Kenneth (Hong Kong)

Kenneth (Hong Kong)

Kenneth studied at St Ives High School, where he achieved outstanding academic results. He was nominated for the 2014 NSW Government School International Student Academic Achievement Award.

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Jen (Taiwan)

Jen (Taiwan)

After graduating from Beverly Hills Girls High School, Jen went on to complete a Bachelor of Computer Science and Technology at the University of Sydney, She is now running a graduate program for a multinational corporation across five regions in the Asia Pacific and Japan.

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Abigail (Philippines)

Abigail (Philippines)

Abigail completed the HSC at Hunters Hill High School. She was the winner of the 2016 StudyNSW International Student Award – Schools category.  Abigail is now studying a Bachelor of Science at the University of Technology Sydney.

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Simon (Malaysia)

Simon (Malaysia)

Simon studied at Georges River College, Oatley Senior Campus. He went on to study a Bachelor of Music (Music Education) at the University of Sydney and is now working for the NSW Government.

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Julia (China)

Julia (China)

Julia graduated as Dux of Killarney Heights High School in 2016. She is now studying a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy – Honours) at the University of Sydney.

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Aina (Maldives)

Aina completed the HSC at Hunters Hill High School in 2018. She was elected School Captain and won the 2019 NSW Government Schools International Student Leadership Award.

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Rouzbeh (Iran)

Rouzbeh (Iran)

Rouzbeh completed the HSC at Castle Hill High School and then studied a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science in IT at UTS. He was the winner of the 2015 NSW Government Schools International Student School Service Award.

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Betty (China)

Betty (China)

Betty completed the HSC at Burwood Girls High School. She was the winner of the 2018 NSW Government Schools International Student Academic Achievement Award and is now completing a Bachelor of Physiotherapy at the University of Sydney.

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Dung Dang Khoa (Vietnam)

Dung Dang Khoa (Vietnam)

Dung Dang Khoa Phu completed the HSC at Tempe High School. He achieved an outstanding ATAR of 99.95 and was the winner of the 2016 NSW Government Schools International Student Academic Achievement Award.

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Lia (South Korea)

Lia (South Korea)

Lia studied at Asquith Girls High School, where she engaged in volunteering and community service activities. She was the winner of the 2020 NSW Government Schools International Student School Service Award.

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Minori (Japan)

Minori came to NSW with her family and studied at Central Sydney Intensive English High School, where she enjoyed learning about different countries and cultures from her classmates, while improving her English language skills.

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Steven (China)

Steven (China)

Steven completed the HSC at Pennant Hills High School. He is currently studying a double degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Advanced Physics at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

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Andrea (Vietnam)

Andrea was the winner of the 2021 NSW Government Schools International Student Leadership Award. She was also the winner of the 2020 NSW International Student of the Year – Schools category. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Computing Science (Honours) at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

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nancy (China)

Nancy (China)

Nancy completed the HSC at Burwood Girls High School. She was the winner of the 2020 NSW Government Schools International Student Academic Achievement Award and is now completing a Bachelor of Education (Secondary) and Bachelor of Science at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

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Jane (China)

Jane (China)

Jane completed the HSC at Burwood Girls High School.  She went on to complete undergraduate studies in Commerce at the University of Sydney and a Masters of Information Technology at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). Jane is now working as an accountant in Sydney.

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Sue (Vietnam)

Sue (Vietnam)

Sue was an SRC representative and Prefect at Strathfield Girls High School. She graduated as Dux of the school and is now studying a double degree in Actuarial Studies and Science at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

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Brian (China)

Brian (China)

Brian was elected to be Vice Captain of Kogarah High School. He was an outstanding leader and role model for international students and the whole school community. Brian was the winner of the 2017 NSW Government Schools International Student Leadership Award.

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Rylie (Vietnam)

Rylie (Vietnam)

Rylie completed the HSC at Riverside Girls High School, while living with a homestay family. As a member of her school’s Student Representative Council (SRC), she impressed her teachers and peers with her excellent communication skills.

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Lin (China)

Lin (China)

Lin completed the HSC at Chatswood High School. She was the winner of the 2016 NSW Government Schools International Student School Service Award.

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Tommy (China)

Tommy studied at James Cook Boys High School. He has now completed a Bachelor of Arts at Western Sydney University.

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Martina (China)

Martina was the winner of the  StudyNSW International Student of The Year – Schools category in 2015. She completed the HSC at Killarney Heights High School and is now studying Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at the University of Sydney.

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Jun (China)

Jun, from China, studied at Killarney Heights High School, where he was elected School Vice-Captain. He’s currently studying a Bachelor of Medical Studies and Doctor of Medicine at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

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May (China)

May (China)

May completed the HSC at Randwick Girls High School and graduated as Dux of the school. She is now studying chemical engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW).

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