The teachers performed their basic duties, but they were not interested in helping me, either. Several years later, I still have no confidence in speaking English. If I had known what that school was like, I would not have chosen to go there. In every country there are boarding schools of many different types. It is important to choose carefully before sending very young students to boarding schools in Australia or other western countries.
All schools have prospectuses which are sent on request.
For international students, it may be advisable to choose a school which has house tutors whose job it is to support all students in their care and to ensure their health and well-being.