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1Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Australia’s Student Visa Programme
Schools Sector
2Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Background
2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-140
20,000
40,000
60,000
80,000
100,000
120,000
140,000
160,000
Student visa grants - by subclass
570 ELICOS 571 Schools 572 VET 573 Higher Ed574 Postgrad Research 575 Non-Award 576 DFAT/ Defence
3Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Subclass 571 – Schools Sector Key requirements
• Subclass 571 visa allows students to study a primary or secondary school level course or a formal secondary exchange programme
– Confirmation of Enrolment is required (unless secondary exchange)
– Course of study must be registered on CRICOS (unless secondary exchange)
– Secondary exchange must be a formally recognised programme
4Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Subclass 571 – Schools Sector Study and age requirements
• Student must be at least six years old.
• AL3 applicants:
– must have completed at least Year 6 level (or equivalent)
– cannot study at a level more than 18 months below level already completed
– Must be under 15 for Year 7; under 16 for Year 8; under 17 for Year 9; under 18 for Year 10; under 19 for Year 11 and under 20 for Year 12
5Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Subclass 571 – Schools Sector Assessment Level (AL) 3 Requirements
• English language satisfies education provider
– If student needs to study ELICOS, no more than 50 weeks is allowed
• Financial capacity
– Must show they have sufficient funds for the first 12 months for course fees, living costs and school costs
– Must have sufficient funds for travel and the remainder of the proposed stay
– Funds must be held by the student or by a close relative
– Funds must come from regular income
6Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Changes in March 2014 Assessment Levels
• The implementation of simplified assessment levels resulted in removal of AL4 and AL5 with former AL4 applicants now AL3.
• Financial requirements for AL3 applicants reduced from 18 months to 12 months with condition that funds are provided by the applicant or a close relative of the applicant.
7Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Welfare arrangements for students under 18
With a parent or a legal custodian
Australian citizen, permanent resident or
holder of a suitable visa which permits them to reside in Australia for the required period
With a relative at least 21 years old
Australian citizen, permanent resident or
holder of a suitable visa which permits them to reside in Australia for the required period
Must be of good character
Nominated by student’s parent or legal guardian
Welfare arrangements
approved by the education provider
Can be any person or organisation, provided the arrangements are
approved by the education provider
Welfare arrangements must cover the entire study period. Student must live:
8Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Subclass 571 – Schools Sector Further requirements for students under 18
• Parental consent requirements:
– Both parents consent to the grant of the visa
OR– A court order permits the grant of the visa
OR– An Australian court order permits the grant of the visa
• The visa is not contrary to the best interests of the child
9Department of Immigration and Border Protection
Subclass 580 – Student Guardian• Allows a student’s parent or relative to accompany a student
– The parent / guardian / relative must be nominated by the student– Only one person may be nominated – Usually only for students who are under 18
• Student Guardian cannot bring other family members– must not have any children under 6 and must make arrangements for own
children remaining in country– Only children who can study Year 7 and up may accompany a Student Guardian
• Must provide appropriate care for student– Housing, support and general welfare
• Relative must be approved by a parent / guardian of the student– Good character
• No work
10Department of Immigration and Border Protection
• Some overseas students are not subject to ESOS.
• These include:– Secondary student
visa holders– Secondary exchange
students– Other temporary visa
holders
Non-ESOS overseas students
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Visa Entitlement Verification Online
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13Department of Immigration and Border Protection
More Information
DIBP website www.immi.gov.au/students
DIPB website www.immi.gov.au Home Page ‘Check Visa Conditions’
Australian Education International (AEI) website www.aei.gov.au • see ESOS framework, National Code Part D,
Standard 5 – Younger overseas students