The Institution and Australian Studnet Visa Application Process

Although the application process may change from peron to person according to his/her individual circumstances, the following is the common procedure for students from Assessment Level 3 countries, applying from outside Australia to study in formal courses of over 3 months. Please contact International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor for correct Institution and Visa application process.

STEP 1. APPLY ON-LINE >> INQUIRY FORM

As a prospective student, if you are seriously considering studying in Australia, an International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor can assist you through each step of the application process for Instituions such as English course, Vocational Course, University Course or Post graduate course in an Australian University. In order to finding the right Australian institution that offers the course most suited to your particular needs and aspirations please complete our Inquiry Form on line or International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor. Remember, this service is completely FREE OF CHARGE and places you under no obligation, and is designed to help you to choose the right combination of course and Australian educational institutions.

STEP 2. CHOOSING INSTITUTION

Your personal International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor will contact you and start collecting the required information to help you make the right choice of Institution and course according to our Choosing the Right Institution process. This will by email, fax, telephone or a personal meeting. Then your International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor will provide a short-list of the educational institutions that are most suitable for you. If you have any questions, ask your personal IEA-A Study in Australia Student Counsellor to give you more information.

STEP 3. COMPLETE COURSE APPLICATION FORM

Your personal Study in Australia Student Counsellor will send you the application form of the Australian educational institutions and course that you have been determined to be qualified to enter. Complete the application form / authorize us to complete it for you, and send certified copies of relevant documents to your personal International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor.

STEP 4. CONFIRMATION OF OFFER

Your personal International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor will ensure that your application is in order and meets the entry criteria for the desired course, and forward it to the Australian institution with a covering letter explaining your situation. Your personal International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor will follow-up until a Confirmation of Offer letter is received and forward it on to you.

STEP 5. PRE-VISA ASSESSMENT

You will need the Confirmation of Offer form to apply for a Pre-Visa Assessment (PVA), the first stage in the application process for a Student Visa. Your personal International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor in your country will lodge the application for a student visa. Additionally your personal counsellor can confirm you to translation requirements of your documents and complete your visa application form.

STEP 6. AUSTRALIAN STUDENT VISA ASSESSMENT

The Australian Embassy will assess your application and let you know if you meet the criteria for an Australian Student Visa. Your personal International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor will assist you through the Australian Student visa application process.

STEP 7. PAYMENT of TUITION FEE

If the Australian Studnet visa assessment is successful, you can then pay the required tuition and other fees for Australian INstitutoion, as shown on the ‘Offer of Place’. Your International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor will explain to you how to make the payment for tuition fees. This can be done by either sending a bank draft made out to the institution, or through an electronic transfer to account, depending on the urgency.

STEP 8. CONFIRMATION OF ENROLMENT (COE) FORM

We will send your bank draft to Australian Institutions and forward your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) form to you. The International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor will send the CoE to the Embassy or High Commissioner in your COuntry, so your visa can be processed. The Department of Immigration here will also forward an electronic copy to your nearest Australian diplomatic post.

STEP 9. ARRIVAL SERVICES

When your Australian Student visa is granted, your International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor will arrange for accommodation, airport pick-up and other services as you required according to the Required Services Form.

STEP 10. REFUND OF FEES

Ifyour Australian visa application is refused, your International Education Agency - Australia (IEA-A) Study in Australia Student Counsellor will assist in seeking a refund for the tuition fees paid to institutions and refund any service fees in accordance with the Agreement.