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.
It should be noted that enrolments for children entering Queensland on temporary, provisional, or student visas which require access to special education services or facilities will always attract fees. All applications by non-permanent residents for entry to special education services or facilities should be forwarded to Education Queensland International, stating the particular circumstances and needs of the student. Any permission to access such services will always be given on a full fee paying basis only.
Last updated 29 March 2009
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