English course starts from each Monday, unless a public holiday falls on that Monday – please contact us if you have any concern regarding the start date.
• General English courses are up to 40 weeks
• English for Academic Purposes courses are up to 20 weeks
• IELTS Test Preparation courses are up to 20 weeks
• Primary School Preparation Courses are up to 20 weeks
• High School Preparation Courses are up to 50 weeks

VET courses have specific intake dates, generally available every month throughout the year. Please specify your preferred intake date, and the AIL Admissions Team will arrange your enrolment for the closest available intake.

*If you do not have a first name or last name, please enter “–” in the field.

EMERGENCY AUSTRALIAN CONTACT DETAILS

All Students studying at Australian Institute of Language must have a guardian who is over 21 years of age, living in Victoria able to communicate fluently in English and can be contacted at all time.

WELFARE AND ACCOMMODATION ARRANGEMENT OPTIONS

Under the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) regulations, students under the age of 18 must have appropriate accommodation, welfare, and support arrangements in place.
Please note: It is the student’s responsibility to seek approval from AIL for any changes to their accommodation or care arrangements. Students MUST advise AIL immediately of any changes in their residential arrangements.
Please tick one of the following options:

The student will be living with a parent or DoHA-approved relative over the age of 21 in Australia. This option must be selected if the student is under 12 years of age at the commencement of the course.

If you choose this option, you must arrange your own accommodation and have these arrangements approved directly with DoHA when applying for a Student Visa. The arrangements include obtaining a Police Clearance check of your parent/s, custodian, or relative with whom you will reside. A CAAW Letter is not issued by AIL for this option.
For further information, please visit the DoHA website homeaffairs.gov.au

This section should be completed by the student’s parent, legal guardian or relative intending to apply, or having already been approved by DoHA, to provide care arrangements.
Relative is defined as parent or adoptive or step-parent, brother, sister, step-brother, step-sister, grandparent, step- grandparent, aunt, uncle, step-aunt, step-uncle, niece, nephew, step-niece or step-nephew. It does not include cousin.

If you choose this option, AIL does not provide a Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare Letter. This arrangement must be approved directly by DoHA.
I also confirm that this student has my consent to (12-17 years old ONLY)
• Travel from the residence of their host to AIL campus, on public transport and without an adult present, to attend their daily classes (If under 12 must be accompanied by an adult)
• Travel from AIL campus to the residence of host, on public transport and without an adult present, after their daily classes & activities.
• Leave AIL campus during allocated breaks to purchase lunch from nearby outlets without an adult present.
• Participate in all activities and excursions organised and supervised by AIL.

Students under CAAW must reside in AIL-approved accommodation during their studies in Australia through AIL while under 18 years of age.
Please note:
• AIL charges a non-refundable welfare and accommodation arrangement fee for students under CAAW. Additional fees may apply for changes to accommodation or welfare arrangements after the CAAW has been issued.
• Students requesting changes to approved CAAW arrangements (e.g. changing from homestay to parent care) after enrolment will be subject to a CAAW amendment administration fee.

Under 18 International Students who have been issued with CAAW cannot travel to Australia prior to their CAAW start date. AIL will only approve your CAAW arrangements to commence no earlier than 14 days prior to your course commencement.

*Option C – To assess whether the arrangement is appropriate, an AIL staff member will conduct an interview with the parent nominated host and assess the property providing Homestay accommodation for you. Once accommodation is approved by AIL, your contact details and the details of your nominated friend or relative are sent to a Homestay agency for registration. The Homestay agency will send an invoice for the registration/placement fee to you. Once paid, the agency will contact the nominated Homestay and organise a date to register the host family. This procedure includes a site visit of the accommodation and obtaining Working with Children Checks for all adults living on the premises. Please note, AIL will charge an assessment fee for this option.

CAAW CONDITIONS AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Under CAAW arrangements, students must:
1. Stay in AIL-approved accommodation until they turn 18.
2. Follow all house rules, curfew times, and attendance monitoring requirements.
3. Seek approval from AIL before making any changes to accommodation or welfare arrangements.
4. Attend scheduled welfare meetings with AIL’s Student Support Team.
5. Provide flight arrival details to AIL and their accommodation provider.
6. Travel approval: Obtain written approval from both AIL and a parent/guardian before traveling outside Melbourne.

All under-18 international students arriving in Australia under a CAAW arrangement must book an airport pickup service and go directly to their approved accommodation.
Please note: Prior to the commencement date of your course, AIL approved under 18 student accommodation, or your Homestay provider will contact you requesting confirmation of your exact flight arrival details.

Airport Pickup Arrangement

Under 18 students with CAAW must have one of the following AIL approved airport pickup arrangements. We strongly advise homestay students to book through their homestay agency. Students staying in MILC should book the airport pickup with MILC.

AIL is closed for two weeks over the Christmas/New Year period. The college is also closed on all National and State Public Holidays* including: Australia Day, Labour Day, Good Friday, Easter holidays, ANZAC Day, Queen’s Birthday, Friday before the AFL Grand Final, and Melbourne Cup.

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*A full week’s tuition is payable in weeks comprising public holidays, no refunds or discounts will be offered due to shortened weeks. ELICOS students over the Christmas period will gain two weeks’ holiday for the period the College is closed.

STUDENT DECLARATION
By submitting this application, I confirm that:
• I have read and understood the information contained in this agreement, the AIL Fees, Charges and Refund Policy, and the Student Handbook, and I agree to abide by AIL’s policies and procedures.
• I agree to retain a copy of this agreement and all receipts for tuition and non-tuition fee payments, and I will attend the Orientation session as scheduled.
• I understand that I must maintain satisfactory attendance and course progress in accordance with the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code 2018, and that I may be reported to the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) if I fail to do so.
• I understand that I must notify AIL within 7 days of any change to my residential address or contact details while enrolled.
• I understand that I cannot transfer to another provider within the first six (6) months of my principal course without a Letter of Release from AIL, as required under National Code Standard 7.
• I understand that, if I am under 18 years of age, I must maintain approved welfare and accommodation arrangements as required by DoHA, and that my parent or guardian must also acknowledge and countersign this agreement.
• I acknowledge that AIL may take photographs or videos of me (or my child, if under 18) during classes, activities, or events, which may be used for internal or external purposes (e.g. student records, promotional materials). I understand that consent may be withdrawn at any time by notifying AIL in writing.
• I understand that my personal information may be shared with the Australian Government, designated authorities, and the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) Director, as required under the ESOS Act 2000, the National Code 2018, and the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).
• I acknowledge that AIL reserves the right to change its fees, conditions, timetables, or class locations, or cancel or defer courses, in accordance with its policies and the ESOS framework.