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International Students

For entry requirements, please follow this link Entry Requirements.

This page contains the information to assist you in making an informed decision to enrol with Academia.
This is a summary of information relating to; training, assessment and support services and your rights and obligations as a student of Academia.
The information contained on this page is particular to International Students whom enter Australia to study on a student visa.

Cost of Living in Melbourne, Australia

The sites provided here provide an indicative cost of living only. The actual costs of living will vary depending on your location and lifestyle.

Information on Living in Australia
(Study in Australia site)
Why study in Australia?
(Study in Australia site)
Information on studying in the State of Victoria
(Study Melbourne site)
Information on Banking
(Study in Australia site)
Information on the Cost of Living in Australia
(Study in Australia site)
Cost of living Calculator
(Budget Direct Site)

Deferment, Suspension & Cancellation of Enrolment

The commencement date of your course (deferment) or the an unscheduled break (suspension also known as a deferment) will only be approved in limited circumstances as per the Deferment, Suspension and Cancellation policy listed in the Student Information Handbook.

It is important you understand that inappropriate behaviour as per the discipline policy listed in the Student Information Handbook, non-payment of fees or where Visa regulations have not been adhered to can all lead to your enrolment being cancelled by Academia.

Student Information Handbook

ESOS Framework

Academia is bound by the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act and related regulations, referred to as the ESOS Framework. The ESOS framework sets out the obligations of education providers delivering courses to International Students and the consumer rights of those students. You can view the ESOS Framework here:

ESOS Framework from Australian Education International

School-aged Dependants

If you are a current overseas student, or intending overseas student please be advised that Australian law mandates your obligations to ensure that any *school-aged dependants accompanying you to be enrolled into a school. *In the state of Victoria, the Education Reform Act 2006 defines school-age as not less than six (6) nor more than sixteen (16) years of age. Your options for the schooling of your school-aged dependants are:

  1. Government Schools and Non-Government Schools (including schools of different religions) - search for a government school in the state of Victoria search for a school
  2. Further information can be found on the Victorian Department of Education and Early Childhood Development www.education.vic.gov.au
IMPORTANT

Some visa types may require the payment of full school fees.
Please check with the school you wish to enrol your school-aged dependants into for advice.
Further information can be found at

Studying in Australia
Department of Home Affairs

Accommodation Options

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Accommodation Options

Support Services

Academia provides a number of Support Services to students. There are Student Welfare Officers within the college to consult on these and other services. The Student Welfare Officers will counsel students and may provide free referrals to external parties as necessary where the service is not provided within the college or the student has a support need not offered by the college.

  1. Client Vocational Counselling to improve and extend training outcome
  2. Personal Counselling services are available to all clients and staff from management and may take the form of advice or referral to other services. Personal counselling services must meet Academia's code of practice and confidentiality procedures. Personal counselling services include but are not restricted to:
    1. Grievance /conflict resolution
    2. Stress management
    3. Access and equity issues
    4. Client welfare and support
    5. Education and Career Counselling
    6. Assistance when applying for further studies
  3. Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Support is available to provide clients with advice and support services in the provision of language, literacy and numeracy assessment services. Clients needing (LLN) support may be identified on induction/orientation day or during their enrolment. Many Trainers have a background in language learning and teaching and are able to offer clients case by case support in this area.
  4. Academia Job Club includes assistance with job seeking, resume writing and interview skills, advice and mentoring.