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International Students Enrolment Process


International students should not be enrolled in a school until their fee-paying status has been established.

  1. The school will inspect the potential student’s birth certificate or passport to determine their status in Australia.
  1. If the student is an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, the school may process the enrolment.
  2. If the student is not an Australian citizen or Permanent Resident, a photocopy of their passport and visa will be faxed to the International Education Unit (IEU) on 6205 9239.
  1. The student’s fee-paying status will be determined by the IEU ie. Fee-paying or fee-exempt.
  2. The IEU will advise the school in writing of the outcome regarding the student’s fee status.
  3. If the student is fee-exempt, the school will be advised in writing. The school will enrol the student using the standard processes followed for Australian citizens or Permanent Residents.
  4. If the student is fee-paying, the school should direct the student to enrol through the International Education Unit (IEU).
  1. The student will complete an Application for Enrolment into the International Fee-Paying Student’s Education Program. This form is available on the internet at http://www.det.act.gov.au. The application form, certified copies of school reports and a Principal’s reference should be sent with the application fee to the IEU at:

    International Education Unit
    ACT Department of Education
    51 Freemantle Drive
    Stirling ACT 2611
    AUSTRALIA

  2. If the application is successful:

 

Non student visa applicants

Student visa applicants

a

The IEU will send the student an Offer of Place.

a

The IEU will send the student an Offer of Place.

b

The student accepts this offer by returning the Offer of Place Agreement with the fee payment and charges to the IEU within 30 days.

b

The student accepts this offer by returning the Offer of Place Agreement with the fee payment and charges to the IEU within 30 days.

 

School Placement:
The student is asked to name three (3) schools that they would like to attend. The IEU guarantees the student will be placed in one of the schools named by the student.
The decision to place the student in a particular school will be made by the IEU in consultation with principals; based on individual student requirements. Location of student accommodation, ESL availability, curriculum, native language, school capacity and the student’s preferences will be considered in making this decision.

 

School Placement:
The student is asked to name three (3) schools that they would like to attend. The IEU guarantees the student will be placed in one of the schools named by the student.
The decision to place the student in a particular school will be made by the IEU in consultation with principals; based on individual student requirements. Location of student accommodation, ESL availability, curriculum, native language, school capacity and the student’s preferences will be considered in making this decision.

c

Upon receipt of payment, the student will be entered into the database and a student identification number (ID) will be issued. Students with a pre-existing ID will keep that number. All new international fee-paying student ID’s will be issued by the IEU.

c

Upon receipt of the students’ acceptance of Offer of Place, the IEU will send an official Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) and receipt for monies received (including Overseas Student Health Cover) to the student.

d

Following payment and ID number issue, the school is informed and the parents are advised to enrol the student in the agreed school.

d

The student will apply for a student visa through Australia’s diplomatic commission in their country. The CoE will need to be presented to the commission, as well as any other necessary documentation eg. application form.

 

 

e

The student will then be entered into the database and a student identification number (ID) will be issued. Students with a pre-existing ID will keep that number. All new international fee-paying student ID’s will be issued by the IEU.

 

 

 

If the student’s visa application is unsuccessful, they will receive a refund for any tuition fees paid subject to DETs refund policy.