Visa Information
The Australian Government is responsible for all visas issued to international students in Australia. Information about student visas can be found on the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) Website 
. DIAC has offices worldwide to assist students with their visa application process.
The following are mandatory requirements in relation to student visa holders -
- satisfactory course attendance
- satisfactory academic progress
- compliance with the school's behaviour policy
Parents/nominated person (as defined by DIAC) can apply for a guardian visa, for the duration of a child's study. Please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship for more information.
The school-aged dependants of permanent resident, business skills, provisional and temporary resident visa holders are generally able to access mainstream schooling without the need to pay tuition fees. Persons who are intending to travel to Queensland with school-aged dependants are advised to contact Education Queensland International to check whether tuition fees will be required. Contact - EQ International.
For more information on EQI's enrolment conditions for visa holders, please see EQI Visa Subclass List and Enrolment Conditions 2012.
All applications by non-permanent residents for entry to special education services or facilities should be discussed with the relevant school and a request for an assessment forwarded to the closest District Office, stating the particular circumstances and/or needs of the student.
Last updated 1 December 2011
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