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1Department of Immigration and Border Protection

Australia’s Student Visa Programme

Schools Sector


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


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


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


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


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.


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:


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


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


• 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


Visa Entitlement Verification Online


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

http://www.immi.gov.au/students

http://www.immi.gov.au/

http://www.aei.gov.au/

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