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The application form and other required documents
need to be forwarded to UNSW Institute of
Languages either directly or to one of the UNSW
offces listed on page 40, or through any of our
authorised representatives.
Your application must include:
• your completed application form with
attached documents, such as passport
or visa requirements; and
• English Language test scores if required. IELTS and
TOEFL tests must have been taken within 12 months
of the enrolment date.
UNSW Institute of Languages will normally reply to you
within 2 working days of receiving your application.
Further information on how to apply for admission can
be obtained from the UNSW Institute of Languages
website at
A comprehensive list of our policies and procedures can
be found on our website at
esos framework
International students are protected by the Australian Government
through legislation, the Education Services for Overseas Students
(ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code 2007.
A full description of the ESOS framework can be found at the
students with school age dependants
Prospective international students should note that that all school-
age dependants who accompany them must attend school whilst in
Australia. These school age dependants will be required to pay full
fees if enrolled in a government or non-government school.
student deferral, suspension and cancellation of enrolment
Students can defer commencement of their program or temporarily
suspend their enrolment once they have commenced studies in
certain limited compassionate and compelling circumstances.
When deferral, suspension or cancellation of enrolment is rejected,
students have the right to appeal the decision. Deferral, suspension
or cancellation of enrolment might affect the student visa. Students
should contact Student Services to discuss their individual situation.
Please remember that all requests for deferral, suspension
or cancellation of enrolment must be made in writing to
Student Services.
attendance
For students on student visas, the Department of Immigration
and Citizenship (DIAC) requires the Institute to monitor students’
attendance. Your visa is conditional on your attendance in class being
no less than 80%. Any student whose attendance is less than 80%
must be reported to DIAC. Students who receive a warning letter
about their attendance should respond to it immediately.
overseas students health cover (oshc)
It is compulsory for international students on student visas
to have medical cover for the proposed duration of their student visa,
provided through one of the approved Australian providers of the
OSHC scheme. This coverage can be arranged for you on enrolment
or you may organise it on your own.
Below you will fnd information relevant to your
enrolment with UnsW institute of languages:
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to apply for entry to our programs,
simply follow these steps:
1. Decide on your preferred program of study.
2. Complete the application form and submit it
along with your supporting documents to Student
Services via our website, by email:
Fax: 61 2 9662 2651.
3. When you receive your letter of offer, check the
details in the offer carefully and make sure
you read and understand the Conditions of
Enrolment applicable to your enrolment.
4. Accept the letter of offer by signing the
acceptance agreement form and return
it together with the applicable payment.
5. Contact the Australian diplomatic mission
in your home country for visa requirements
and to make arrangements for your travel
and study in Australia.
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