Fees

1. Provision has been made to safeguard payments made in advance by students as follows:
   (a) all tuition fees paid before the program commences will be deposited into a bank account (the Account) held by Eynesbury International for the purpose of holding student fees in advance.
   (b) the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) fee will be withdrawn from the Account and paid to the Health Insurance Fund before the student arrives;
   (c) when the student arrives funds will be withdrawn from the Account progressively throughout the semester.
2. For Australian students enrolling at the Eynesbury Institute of Business and Technology (EIBT) and receiving Fee-Help the Course Assurance Statement is received by all students with their letter of offer, is published in the EIBT Student Handbook and is on the website at www.eynesbury.sa.edu.au.
3. All fees, charges and accounts will be payable in advance as determined by Eynesbury International Admissions from time to time. Students will not be permitted to commence or continue their program at the beginning of any semester until all outstanding fees, charges and accounts are paid. Students unable to pay all fees by the beginning of semester due to special or unforseen circumstances must contact the Assistant Accountant prior to the commencement of semester to discuss their situation. Unless otherwise approved in writing, the enrolment of a student whose fees remain unpaid will be cancelled 3 weeks following the due date for payment.
4. Fees are correct at the time of printing. Eynesbury International Admissions reserves the right to change its fees at any time.
5. Where an EIBT student studies less than, or more than, a full semester load of four subjects the student will pay the current per subject fee for each unit undertaken.
6. Should it be necessary for an EIBT student to repeat a subject the full amount is payable.
7. Any overpayment of fees will remain credited towards a student’s account and applied against charges in a subsequent semester unless the student has completed, cancelled or withdrawn from their program.
8. No refunds are given for tuition fees unless the student has completed, cancelled or withdrawn from their program.

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Visa Conditions

1. International students are not permitted to undertake part-time studies unless they are already in Australia and on a spouse’s study visa or diplomatic or dependant temporary resident visa.
2. Student visas are usually issued for the period of the program. Students wishing to extend their visa should first consult the Manager, International Admissions, Eynesbury International for assistance. Students must leave Australia or seek a new visa prior to expiration of their current visa.
3. Eynesbury International is obliged to report to the Australian Government any student who does not attend classes or who is not making satisfactory progress in their studies. Such a student may be asked by the Australian Government to leave the country.
4. It is a requirement that international students pay the overseas student health fund provider for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while staying in Australia. The current fee is AUD$299 for a single student for 12 months. The overseas student health fund provider reviews this fee annually. As a member of OSHC 85% of the Government scheduled fees for private doctors, pathology and x-rays are paid. The OSHC does not cover any pre-existing condition (including pregnancy) prior to entry into Australia.

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Other Conditions

1. The student is expected to attend all classes and undertake all tests and examinations during a program and abide by all rules and regulations of Eynesbury International that are in force at any time.
2. The Contract between the Applicant and Eynesbury International is governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and the State of South Australia.
3. Eynesbury International may, by written notice, vary conditions of enrolment as may be necessary to comply with any law, regulation or amendment thereof of the Commonwealth of Australia or the State of South Australia.
4. In the event of circumstances requiring urgent medical care when it is not possible to contact the parent/guardian Eynesbury International is authorised as a matter of urgency to seek and provide appropriate medical care.
5. International students must meet the minimum English language requirements for entry to their academic program. English proficiency will be tested and if the test reveals insufficient English language skills the student will be required to include a bridging English unit in the first semester of study prior to the commencement of studies – all at the sole discretion of Eynesbury International.
6. Personal information provided by students may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies and the Fund Manager of the ESOS Assurance Fund pursuant to obligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice.
7. Students with a non-academic grievance concerning Eynesbury International may make a submission to the Director. If a student remains dissatisfied, an independent nonacademic grievance handling/dispute resolution procedure is available through ACPET, the Australian Council for Private Education and Training.

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Deferral

If a student wishes to defer their admission until a later semester Eynesbury International Admissions will hold the fees paid until commencement without levying a penalty. If a student subsequently withdraws, the Refund Policy will apply as at the date Eynesbury International was advised in writing of their withdrawal.

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Leave of Absence

If a student wishes to take a leave of absence from their program after enrolment and within the first four (4) weeks of program commencement, Eynesbury International will transfer any fees paid to the next semester. If the student subsequently withdraws, the Refund Policy applies from the date Eynesbury International Admissions received advice regarding the leave of absence. If the student applies for a leave of absence from the fifth week of the semester, their place will be held but all tuition fees applicable to that semester will be forfeited by the student. As per visa regulations, leave of absence will only be approved for illness or compassionate reasons.

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Refund Policy

1. For the purposes of the Refund Policy– Eynesbury College Academy of English, a course is defined as a 5 week study period.
2. For the purposes of the Refund Policy – Eynesbury College and Eynesbury Institute of Business & Technology (EIBT), a program is defined as one semester of study.
3. In the case of Notification of Withdrawal from a single subject offered by EIBT, a subject is defined as a single unit of study offered during a semester eg Accounting, Business Communication skills etc. Withdrawal from a single subject is not able to be undertaken in other programs.
4. If an applicant accepts a place offered by Eynesbury College Academy of English, Eynesbury College or EIBT and pays the fees, a binding contract is created between the student and Eynesbury International.
5. Notification of cancellation/withdrawal from course/s, withdrawal or deferral from a course of study must be made in writing to Eynesbury International.
6. In case of cancellation or withdrawal, the refund will be calculated as shown in the tables below.
7. Students may dispute Eynesbury International’s decision regarding a refund and have access to an independant grievance resolution process (E.I. Non-Academic Grievance Procedures, http://www.eynesbury.sa.edu.au). This does not circumscribe the student’s right to pursue other legal remedies or take further action under Australia’s consumer protection laws.
8. In case of deferral, the fees will be retained by Eynesbury International until commencement of studies, provided that the deferral is approved by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs(DIMIA). If the student subsequently withdraws, the Fee Refund Policy will apply from the effective date being that on which the advice is received by Eynesbury International.
9. A student whose enrolment is terminated by Eynesbury International as a result of seriously breaching Eynesbury International rules, or whose visa is cancelled by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA) will not be entitled to any refund of fees. Any fee refund is wholly at the discretion of Eynesbury International.
10. Eynesbury International Admissions reserves the right to withdraw aprogram or subject(s) from offer at its discretion. If a student is unable to enrol in a similar course, program or subject(s) at Eynesbury International and the enrolment is cancelled, all fees will be refunded.
11. In the event of default by Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd as the provider, the provisions of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and ESOS Regulations 2001 will apply.
12. All refunds under this Fee Refund Policy will be paid within four (4)weeks of receiving a written claim from the student. Claims for refunds should be adressed to the Director, Finance and Administration.
13. Refunds are to be paid to the person who enters into the contract with Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd, unless the person gives a written direction to Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd to pay the refund to another person.
14. Refunds are to be fully paid by Educational Enterprises Australia Pty Ltd in the same currency in which the fees were paid, unless payment in that currency is impractical.
15. This Refund Policy does not inhibit the student’s right to take further action under Australian consumer laws.
16. The Application Fee is payable on all applications unless waived and is non-refundable.
17. The Accommodation Fee, if applicable, is nonrefundable unless approved by the Director, Finance and Administration.
18. Students applying for a FEE-HELP Government are not subject to this Refund Policy. Such students must withdraw in writing from their owncouse(s) on or before the advertised census date or a debt will be incurred. See the FEE-HELP information booklet for further information.

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Notification period of full withdrawal
- Eynesbury college academy of English

The refund and transfer policies and procedures adopted by Eynesbury College Academy of English are consistent with those recommended by the national association of ELICOS providers.

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NOTIFICATION PERIOD OF FULL WITHDRAWAL - EYNESBURY COLLEGE AND EYNESBURY INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY (EIBT)

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NOTIFICATION OF WITHDRAWAL FROM
A SINGLE SUBJECT OFFERED BY EIBT

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