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A ‘once off’ levy of $1,251 is imposed by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) on FFPOS who are candidates for the Higher School Certificate (HSC). This item is added to Term 3 statements for Year 12 students, and is not included in the Tuition Fees. Please note that this Fee may be subject to change by NESA.

Health Insurance

It is a condition of the µç³µÊÓƵ Visa that international students have private health insurance for the duration of their stay in Australia. µç³µÊÓƵ can arrange Overseas µç³µÊÓƵ Health Care Cover (OSHC) for the duration of a student’s study with Medibank Private Health Insurance which is µç³µÊÓƵ’ preferred provider. In the event of early withdrawal from the nominated course of study, the responsibility in seeking a refund from the Health Insurer lies with the student’s family.

Academic Standards

All students at µç³µÊÓƵ follow NESA courses of study from Kindergarten to Year 10. µç³µÊÓƵs have a choice of NESA HSC or International Baccalaureate (IB) programs in Years 11 and 12. For successful completion of each year level students must show sufficient evidence that they have:

(a) applied themselves with diligence and sustained effort to all tasks and learning experiences provided by the school

(b) achieved the course outcomes to a satisfactory level and completed the course within the specified duration of the student’s CoE (visa condition 8202). Should a student fail to apply themselves with diligence and sustained effort to the tasks and experiences set for each course by the School (regardless of whether or not these tasks contribute to the final Assessment mark,) and not achieve some or all of the course outcomes – the student is at risk of receiving an ‘N’ (Non-completion determination).

(c) met the 80% attendance requirements (visa condition 8202)

Non-Compliance to Academic Standards

If a student is not making satisfactory progress, the class teacher will liaise with the student’s Year Advisor and manage accordingly, arranging academic or other support as required. If problems persist, the Deputy Principal will contact parents advising them that their child is failing to make adequate progress. If the student’s academic performance does not improve sufficiently within the time set by the School (usually across the next term), µç³µÊÓƵ will advise the student in writing of its intention to report the student for breach of Visa condition 8202. At that stage the student will have 20 working days in which to lodge a complaint to the School. If the School’s determination is upheld following review, µç³µÊÓƵ will complete the PRISMS notification.

It should be noted by intending applicants that as a registered provider, µç³µÊÓƵ is obliged to provide specific non-compliance exception reports to the Department within 14 days of their occurrence.

School PoliciesÌý

As a condition of enrolment, students must abide by all School policies and codes of behaviour for the duration of their enrolment. These include policies in relation to discipline, attendance, homework, and bullying and are available on the Parent Portal, µç³µÊÓƵ Pulse, and also in the µç³µÊÓƵ Planner.

Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedures

Please apply to Reception for a copy.

Transfer of µç³µÊÓƵs From Another Education Provider

From 1 January 2018, school students who want to change to µç³µÊÓƵ before finishing the first six months of their first school course, must seek a letter of release from their original education institution to transfer. Six months after they start their first school course, they can change to µç³µÊÓƵ without asking the original education institution for approval. µç³µÊÓƵs transferring from another Australian provider should supply membership details of their Overseas µç³µÊÓƵ Health Cover and expiry date.

Withdrawal and Cancellation

• Where fees in lieu of notice are to be charged in respect of an Overseas µç³µÊÓƵ withdrawing with insufficient notice, they will be charged at the FFPOS tuition fee rate
• Where the visa status of an Overseas µç³µÊÓƵ changes to a temporary or permanent resident, Tuition fees will continue to be levied at the FFPOS rate until the date the visa status change becomes active. Parents undertake to advise µç³µÊÓƵ within 7 days of receipt of any such change in status
• In addition to the Conditions of Enrolment, there will be no refund of Fees for an Overseas µç³µÊÓƵs where enrolment is cancelled for the following reasons: – Failure to maintain satisfactory course progress (Visa condition 8202) – Failure to maintain satisfactory attendance (Visa condition 8202)

Refund Policy

• Application and Enrolment fees paid are non-refundable and are payable in Australian Dollars
• All approved refunds will be reimbursed to the person who enters into the written agreement with µç³µÊÓƵ and will be paid in Australian Dollars
• If a visa application is refused by DHA such that the Overseas µç³µÊÓƵ cannot undertake the course, µç³µÊÓƵ will refund any unspent tuition fees, calculated in accordance with the Education Services for Overseas µç³µÊÓƵs Act 2000 (ESOS Act), where evidence of the refusal by the relevant authorities is provided
• If the Overseas µç³µÊÓƵ does not start the course on the agreed day and adequate written notice is received, unspent tuition fees will be refunded within four weeks of written notice
• If the Overseas µç³µÊÓƵ cannot start the course on the agreed day, and adequate written notice is received, or cannot continue in the course as µç³µÊÓƵ cannot offer or continue the course, all unspent tuition fees will be refunded within four weeks
• Requests for a refund under this policy should, in the first instance, be advised to the Enrolments Office together with all relevant details and supporting evidence The Enrolments Office will advise Accounts of any refunds approved for payment
• In the event µç³µÊÓƵ is unable to deliver an agreed alternative course, or a refund, the Overseas µç³µÊÓƵ can seek assistance from the Australian government’s Tuition Protection Service (TPS).

Website for Overseas µç³µÊÓƵs

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