SURFCiTY International Training College is no stranger to international students; at our Surfers Paradise Campus we already welcome numerous students from across the globe, including many parts of South America, North America, Asia, Europe and more.
Not only is the College’s location a plus, the compacted class hours of just two days and one evening per week, gives students plenty of time to work or sightsee.
If you’re from another part of the world, we will help you settle into your new life at SURFCiTY College and Australia. Assistance is available for a broad range of services, including accommodation, pastoral support, orientation into the local area, and much more.
Application process for International Students
As an international student there are two main parts to your application process:
1. Application to SURFCiTY College
2. Application for a Student Visa.
Your application process should be conducted in the above order. Before you can Apply for a student visa you must first be enrolled as a student at SURFCiTY College and have been issued with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
1. Apply to SURFCiTY College
International students make the same application for enrolment as Australian Students. Please see the Apply Page of this website, which outlines the following application process.
Application Process
1 CHECK Check you meet the entry requirements
2 READ Read the ‘Discover’ Prospectus and Student Handbook
3 PASTORAL REFERENCE Give the Pastoral Reference Form to your Pastor
4 APPLY Pay the Application Fee and Lodge your application to the College Office
5 INTERVIEW Once these forms are received and processed, we will contact you for an interview
If you prefer you can also obtain a student visa application from the Australian Embassy in your country of residence.
IELTS Requirements
In accordance with the Australian Government’s visa regulations, SURFCiTY International Training College requires that all students are able to speak and write English at a level that will enable them to suitably complete their training. Therefore, students who are not Australian citizens and are from a background where English wasn’t spoken must complete an IELTS test (International English Language Testing System) and receive a minimal score of 5.5.
Upon completion of your application to SURFCiTY College you will receive a (CoE) Confirmation of Enrolment. Once you have received your CoE from SURFCiTY College you can then apply for your Student Visa.
Basic Visa Requirements
With the exception of New Zealanders, all overseas students are required to obtain a visa to study in Australia.
Before you can apply for your visa you must have first completed the application process with SURFCiTY College and have received your CoE.
As part of your visa application process you will need to show evidence of the following:
Overseas student health cover insurance (OSHC).
Be in good health
Have a good character
No outstanding monies owed to the Australian Government
Have sufficient funds
Have IELTS score of 5.5
Have CoE from SURFCiTY College
Applying for your Visa
Once you have obtained a CoE from SURFCiTY College and have all other required documentation you can then apply for your student visa.
Specific details on applying for a student visa can be found in the DIAC form “Applying for a Student Visa”, see the DIAC website:
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/chooser/
To apply for your student visa you will need to complete the Student Visa Application Form, available here:
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/157a.pdf
If you prefer you can also obtain a student visa application from the Australian Embassy in your country of residence.
One you hace completed this form you can lodge it with the application fee, your CoE from SURFCiTY College and all other required documentation.
Working & Studying
Some international students take advantage of the Government’s allowance of studying three months on a holiday visa. This allows you to study for one full term on a holiday visa – a great opportunity to determine if College is for you. Plus, from the moment your studies begin you can work part time (up to 20 hours per week), without having to obtain another visa.
Students should visit the following Education Services for Overseas Students (government) website for the (ESOS Act) information on studying in Australia. http://aei.gov.au/AEI/ESOS/ESOSLegislation/Default.htm
As a requirement of your visa, International students must attend a minimum of 80% of the course and keep up with the workload. Where a student fails to do so, the college is required to report the student to the Secretary of DEEWR through PRISMS.
International Students need to be a minimum of 18 years of age before enrolling in the course.
