Before you Enrol
Before applying, there are some general things you should know about studying in Australia and at The Sydney English Language Academy.Attendance Requirements
Students enrolled on a student visa must maintain at least 80% attendance of scheduled contact hours of their ELICOS course.Students must attend classes, on-campus for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Course Deferrals and SuspensionsStudents are able to defer or temporarily suspend their studies during their course only in certain limited circumstances, on the grounds of compassionate or compelling circumstances. Students who would like to defer their studies must first speak to the Academic Coordinator. Prior to applying to defer their program students must ensure that they have paid any tuition fees outstanding, or which will fall due during the period of leave. There is no reduction in course fees during periods of leave. Deferral of studies is permitted only in compassionate or compelling circumstances such as serious illness, death in the family or for some other reason. Students will be required to provide evidence of the compassionate or compelling circumstances. Students that are suspended or granted deferral may be required to extend their course and their visa at their own expense, and that availability of units of study are not guaranteed. Students may be suspended from their studies for serious and willful misconduct. Misconduct may include, but is not limited to, criminal activity, harassment or verbal abuse of staff or students, failure to pay fees, plagiarism or cheating. Students will have the right to appeal through the college’s published appeals and grievances process. In this event, any and all additional costs in completing the enrolled course will be borne by the student.
The ESOS Framework
Click the following link to find out how the Australian Government protects your rights as an International student and ensures a high standard of education.
Location of Studies
Unless otherwise stated on the individual course information pages, all training and assessment takes place at our Sydney campus at 401 Sussex St, Sydney.
For full details regarding modes of delivery and assessment methodology please see the individual course information pages.
School-aged Children
If you plan to bring any school-aged children with you while you are studying in Australia, please be aware that school-aged children will be obliged to attend school whilst in Australia, and school fees may be incurred.
Entry Requirements
You must be at least 18 years of age at the time you commence your course.
Transfer of Provider Policy
Limits may apply to students changing education providers within the first six months of their principle course of study. For full details of our policy, please select this link.
Costs of Living in Australia
The following approximate costs are a guide only and are to be used as a guide only.
Litre of milk - $AUD2
Loaf of bread - $AUD2
Weekly travel pass - $AUD38
Movie ticket - $AUD16
Average living cost is around $1,500 p/month
Australian Living Conditions
The following average daily temperatures are a guide only.
Spring (Sep - Nov) 22C
Autumn (Mar - May) 23C
Summer (Dec - Feb) 26C
Winter (Jun - Aug) 18C
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