Bridging Visa Student Enrolment in Queensland Government Schools
- Who is eligible for Bridging Visa Student Enrolment?
- Fast facts about Bridging Visa Student Enrolments
- Program Fees
- Accommodation
- How to apply for Bridging Visa Student Enrolment
A bridging visa is a temporary visa granted by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) when an applicant has applied for a new visa but the new visa has not yet been granted and the previous visa has expired.
Who is eligible for Bridging Visa Student Enrolment?
Families with school-aged children who are applying for a new visa while in Australia are permitted to attend Queensland Government Schools and should submit an application for each school-aged child.
Fast facts about Bridging Visa Student Enrolments
- The conditions of school enrolment for students on bridging visas are the same that existed under the student’s previous visa, and will continue this way until a new visa is granted.
- Any pre-paid tuition fees are refundable to the family from the date that permanent residence is granted by DIAC.
Program Fees
- An application fee of $110.00 (including GST) is payable for each enrolment request (including a change of school request).
- Fees (if applicable) are charged on a term by term basis, as a decision in relation to the new visa application could be made at any time.
- Tuition fees must be paid prior to the commencement of each new school term.
- Bridging visa students are required to pay for compulsory subject costs or activities, text book hire/purchase and compulsory and non compulsory costs of schooling.
- The following list provides an indication of the schooling costs the families of bridging visa students are responsible for.
Families of bridging visa students are required to pay for the following costs (if applicable): |
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Accommodation
All bridging visa students must reside with and be under the care of a parent/legal guardian.
How to apply for Bridging Visa Student Enrolment
Prior to applying for a Bridging Visa Student Enrolment, parents must read and agree to the Bridging Visa Enrolment Information for Parents.
A Bridging Visa Attendance Request Form should be completed for each school-aged child and submitted to EQI.
Upon confirmation of the Bridging Visa Student Enrolment, payment must be made immediately to EQI. EQI will issue a receipt for payment and send a letter of approval to the school.
Students on Bridging Visas are not permitted to attend school until the EQI enrolment process has been completed and fees paid.
It is the parent's responsibility to directly contact the School Principal of the Queensland Government School nominated and complete the school enrolment process once permission has been approved by EQI.
Contact EQI about a Bridging Visa Student Enrolment.
Last updated, 19 May 2010
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