Applying to Study at SELC

Q. How can I enrol?

A. Please see Enrolment Information.

Q. How can I apply for a visa in my country?

A. Student Visa, Working Holiday Visa or Tourist Visa.

Please refer to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website for more information on visas and study in Australia. You may be eligible to apply for a tourist visa online (ETA). See the ETA site for more information. You may also be eligible to apply for your student visa online. See the Online visa site for more information.

Q. How long can I study on a tourist visa?

A. You can study for up to 12 weeks full-time or part-time on a tourist visa.

Q. How long can I study on a student visa?

A. Your visa is issued for the length of study you have pre-paid for plus normally one extra month at the end.

Q. Can I work on a student visa?

A. Yes, you are allowed to work on a student visa for up to 20 hours per week.

Q. Can I change my visa once I am in Australia?

A. Depending on your county. See DIAC site for more information.

Q. Can I extend my study once I have started?

A. Many visas will allow you to extend your study after you have begun at SELC. You just have to go to Student Reception and tell us how long you want to extend for (you should do this at least 2 weeks before you are supposed to finish). You then have to pay your fees before you re-commence. Please keep in mind visa requirements.

Q. Do I need health cover?

A. It is not compulsory to take out personal health/travel insurance in your country before you come to Australia, but strongly recommended. However, if you are on a Student Visa you must take out Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).