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ESOS Framework

ESOS framework stands for Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000. Australian Government wants overseas students in Australia to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding place to study. This ESOS act establishes legislative requirements and standards for the quality assurance of education and training institutions offering courses to international students who are in Australia on a student visa. Australia’s laws promote quality education and consumer protection for overseas students. These laws are known as the ESOS framework and they include the Education Services for Overseas (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

Under the ESOS Framework, international students on a student visa are responsible for upholding the conditions of their student visa. Please visit the website address below to view the full list of conditions. You should check your student visa for the conditions that apply to your visa.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/already-have-a-visa/check-visa-details-and-conditions/check-conditions-online

General Visa Conditions

Every international student proposing to enter Australia to study must apply for a student visa (a special case might be for students offered a program, for example, an English language course, of under three months). Details of the Australian Diplomatic Offices around the world where applications for a student visa can be lodged are available at the following. website: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud

Most of the International students must obtain a student visa before they entering to Australia. However, some of the selected countries students may apply for a student visa after arrival in Australia on a temporary entry visa. Again, details may be obtained from the nearest Australian Diplomatic Office.

All student visas are issued for full- time study. International students cannot study part-time. All international students must provide proof of that they have sufficient funds to cover their tuition fees and living expenses while living in Australia. Once a student enrolled in a course for any educational institute should complete 6 calendar months of study of their program before they can change to another education institution in Australia, unless special condition and permission.

Visa Application Procedures

All international students must apply for the course which they are interested in from our institute Australian City International College t if they are willing to study with us and we will offer you offer letter if you meet all the requirement for study the specific course. After getting offer letter you will have to pay the fees as per our agreement which will mention in our offer letter in ACIC bank account mention in an offer letter. An electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) form issued by ACIC offering a place in a program is proof of acceptance for visa purposes. Students wishing to undertake a package of programs must apply and be accepted into each program in the ‘package’. Students offered a ‘package’ program must apply for the visa subclass applicable to the principal program of the ‘package’. After getting CoE you have to apply for the visa in High commission.

International students must also satisfy the general requirements applicable to all student visa applicants. The general requirements include being of good character and sound health, having acceptable health insurance for the period of time in Australia and having no outstanding debts to the Commonwealth of Australia. Details of the student visa sub classes and related conditions are available at the following website: http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud

Enrollment Status

Enrolment and Visa Compliance

It is a condition of enrolment that international students abide by all Australian student visa regulations. ACIC monitors student enrolments and visa status and will advise students if there are any issues with visa requirements. The Student Services Department of ACIC must approve all international student enrolments in advance. Students altering their enrolments without prior ACIC authority may have their enrolment cancelled or modified appropriately.

Work Rights

All Student visas (Subclass 500) automatically receive permission to work once the primary student has commenced their program of study in Australia. This permission applies to both the primary student and any dependent family members travelling with them.

  • Primary Students: Students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session, and they can work unlimited hours during scheduled, official course breaks.

  • Family Members (Dependents): Dependent family members are not permitted to work until the primary student has commenced their course. Once the course starts, dependents of most student visa holders are permitted to work up to 48 hours per fortnight at all times.

  • Postgraduate Exceptions: Dependents of students enrolled in a Master’s degree (coursework, extended, or research) or a Doctoral degree (PhD) are granted unlimited work rights once the principal student visa holder has commenced their program in Australia.

More Information

Students should regularly check the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) website for the latest visa conditions and updates, as requirements are subject to change. For information regarding post-study migration or skilled migration pathways, students should consult the DHA website for current skilled occupation lists and points-test requirements.

OHSC – Overseas student health cover

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a government requirement. Family includes the student, the spouse of the student and any dependent children of the student up to 18 years of age who have been authorised to enter and remain with the student and who are residing at the same place of residence as the student in Australia.

ACIC has partnered with Allianz the services to international students as well. The Allianz Membership Card normally takes 6 weeks to be delivered to the College. Remember to request for the receipts when you pay for the doctor consultation. Allianz will reimburse some of your expenses in the conduct of doctor’s diagnoses and treatments. You can talk to our reception if you need any help in regards to arrangement of a Insurance card or for more detailed information on OHSC refer to https://www.allianz.com.au/ .

Alternatively, there are more OSHC provider in Australia if you want to organize your cover by yourself. Some of the providers and their contact are Medibank Private by phone 1800 188 188 or Australian Health Management by phone on (+61) 134 246 or http://www.ahm.com.au/