International Students : How To Apply


How To Apply

In this section you will find a step by step guide for International Students to enrolling with Sunshine Coast TAFE.

1. Complete your application

Complete the International Application Form International Application Form

You will need the following supporting documents:

  • Copy of passport and visa pages
  • Educational certificates and academic records
  • Evidence of employment history (if required)
  • English Language Test results - International English Language Testing System (IELTS); Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL); International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR); Pearsons PTE Academic;
  • References from employers
  • Portfolio of artwork

2. You will receive an offer of a place

This may be a conditional offer on the basis that you meet certain conditions or requirements. These will be stated in the offer. This offer will also include TAFE Queensland's Refund and Transfer Policy and Terms and Conditions of study.

3. Before the expiry date on your offer you should:

  • Pay the tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) as stated on the offer by bank cheque, credit card or telegraphic transfer
  • Read the Refund and Transfer Policy and Terms and Conditions forms which accompanied your offer
  • Return the signed copy of the Refund and Transfer Policy either by fax, mail or email
  • Provide evidence that you have met any conditions stated in your offer of a place

4. Receive your confirmation of enrolment

We will send you the following items:

  • Confirmation of enrolment
  • Receipt of payment of tuition fees (where payment is made locally)
  • Overseas student health cover (OSHC) brochure
  • Information about accommodation providers and airport reception

5. Apply for your student visa

For information on student visas and how to apply see the Department of Immigration and Citzenship website

The Australian Embassy must see your:

  • Proof of tuition fee payment
  • Confirmation of enrolment
  • Offer of a place

6. Arrange your travel after collecting your student visa
Please note your payment for OSHC must be made before arriving in Australia.

7. Arrange for accommodation

For either homestay or rental/share please see our Accommodation section.

8. Attend the orientation day

Attendance is compulsory. Orientation detail will be forwarded to you with the offer of a place. Fax, mail or email completed form, documents and other material to:

International Student Office
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE
PO Box 5252 SCMC
Nambour QLD 4560
Australia
Telephone +61 7 5457 1000
Fax +61 7 5459 3477
Email sctinternational@deta.qld.gov.au

Entry Requirements

ENGLISH ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

You must have an appropriate level of English language skills to study a Sunshine Coast TAFE Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma program. If you do not meet the criteria, we can help you gain the skills through our English language training program.

International students must satisfy one of the following English language proficiency requirements:

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS), academic module - score of 5.5 with no individual score less than 5.0; NOTE: Applicants from AL3 and AL4 countries must sit an IELTS test.
  • Pearsons PTE Academic - minimum test score of 42
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - minimum score of - 530 for the paper based test; 197 for the computer based; 71 for the internet based test.
  • International Second Language Proficiency Rating (ISLPR) - minimum individual score of 3;
  • TAFE Queensland Certificate IV in English;
  • Australian Year 12 English (or equivalent) - Sound Achievement rating;
  • Cambridge First Certificate of English - A or B grades;
  • Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English;
  • Successful completion of an acceptable formal course where the medium of instruction was English. This does not include English Language Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).
  • Successful completion of TAFE Queensland bridging course Certificate III in Communication and Business Skills for International Students.

ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

In general, entry to Certificate programs requires successful completion of the equivalent to Year 10 in Australia and Diploma programs require the equivalent of Year 12.

Some courses may have further requirements such as proficiency in specific subjects - for example, science, art or mathematics or portfolios relevant to the course.

Mature-age entry is usually offered as an alternative to Years 10 or 12 levels of study. For mature-age entry, you must be at least 21 years of age and have some relevant work experience.

Please contact us if you have any concerns about the eligibility of your education level for a particular program.

International Application Form

Download the International Application Form

 

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