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APPLICATION FORM 2015 - BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
SHAFSTON
SHAFSTON
BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
ENGLISH (ELICOS)
Courses, Dates and Fees Jan - Dec 2015
Courses offered by Shafston House College Ltd trading as Shafston International College / CRICOS Provider Code: 01542F
Updated 14-01-2015
INTENSIVE GENERAL ENGLISH - myEnglish™ Program
myEnglish™ Program is an innovative program allowing students to choose the best way to improve their English and to focus on the areas of English that they really want to activate.
With our dynamic new myFocus™, we will activate your language ability by providing you with an intensive focus on the skill area you nominate as your area of need (in conjunction
with our assessment team). Your unique learner profile will allow the English professionals at Shafston to tailor an English program to best meet your unique profile – we will look at your
strengths and discuss with you which skill areas you would like to develop more.
myEnglish™ Program is more than learning English. It is a unique partnership between you, your teachers and the whole Shafston team! We will map for you a course of study,
show you how to access many extra language activities and student services on our myPortal™ and introduce you to an exciting dynamic afternoon program that focuses on results and
increased interaction every afternoon.
COURSE
START DATES
FEES ($AUD)
Application Fee (All Courses)
General English - myEnglish™ - Intensive (CRICOS 021673G)
(Full time 25 hours / week)
- Enrolments of 1 - 11 weeks
- Enrolments of 12 - 24 weeks
- Enrolments of 25 - 40 weeks
- Enrolments of 41 weeks or more
$220
Every Monday
Orientation 8:30 am
If the intake date falls on a public holiday as listed on page 8
the intake will be on the following Business Day.
$350/week
$340/week
$330/week
$300/week
(Part time 15 hours / week)
$240/week
Work Books and Learning Materials
$14/week*
IELTS PREPARATION COURSE
Shafston IELTS Exam Preparation Centre
The Academic English program is a full time IELTS test preparation course for students at intermediate level or above. IELTS is a comprehensive test of English language proficiency
designed to assess the ability of non-native speakers. IELTS exams are held every four weeks in Brisbane and Southport.
COURSE
START DATES
FEES ($AUD)
Application Fee (All Courses)
Open Class IELTS Preparation (CRICOS 070046F)
(Full time 25 hours / week)
- Enrolments of 1 - 11 weeks
- Enrolments of 12 - 24 weeks
- Enrolments of 25 - 40 weeks
- Enrolments of 41 weeks or more
$220
Every Monday
Orientation 8:30 am
If the intake date falls on a public holiday as listed on page 8
the intake will be on the following Business Day.
Work Books and Learning Materials
$14/week*
PREPARATION FOR TOEIC
COURSE
Shafston Authorised Public TOEIC Test Centre
START DATES
Application Fee (All Courses)
TOEIC Preparation (CRICOS 070042K)
(6 weeks, Full time 25 hours / week)
TOEIC Exam Date:
23 October 2015
$350/week
$340/week
$330/week
$300/week
FEES ($AUD)
$220
14 September 2015
Tuition $2,100
Books $84*
Total $2,184
START DATES
FEES ($AUD)
(Brisbane Campus Only)
PRIVATE TUITION
COURSE
Application Fee (All Courses)
Private Tuition (English Courses Only)
(Minimum Booking 5 hours)
* Price includes GST
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Prices quoted are valid as at 19 June 2014 and are subject to change
$220
Every Monday
$90/hour
APPLICATION FORM 2015 - BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
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Courses, Dates & Fees Jan - Dec 2015
SHAFSTON
BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
ENGLISH (ELICOS)
Courses offered by Shafston House College Ltd trading as Shafston International College / CRICOS Provider Code: 01542F
CAMBRIDGE EXAM PREPARATION
Shafston is one of Australia’s largest providers of preparation programs for the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. Shafston Cambridge Exam Centre (SCEC) is an authorised
Centre for Cambridge ESOL in Australia.
COURSE
START DATES
Application Fee (All Courses)
FEES ($AUD)
$220
Cambridge Preliminary English Test (PET) (CRICOS 046000J)
(11 weeks, Full time 25 hours / week, closed class)
Computer Based Exam Date:
5 June 2015
(Brisbane Campus Only)
Tuition
Books
Exam
Total
$3,850
$154*
$255 (CB) + p&h $25
$4,284**(CB)
Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) (CRICOS 070043J)
(11 weeks, Full time 25 hours / week, closed class)
Computer Based Exam Date:
21 March 2015
(Brisbane & Gold Coast Campuses)
5 January 2015 (11 weeks)
Tuition
Books
Exam
Total
$3,850
$154*
$290 (CB) + p&h $25
$4,319** (CB)
(12 weeks, Full time 25 hours / week, closed class)
Computer Based Exam Dates:
13 June 2015, 25 September 2015, 5 December 2015
23 March 2015 (12 weeks),
6 July 2015 (12 weeks),
14 September 2015 (12 weeks)
Tuition
Books
Exam
Total
$4,080
$168*
$290 (CB) + p&h $25
$4,563** (CB)
Flexi Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) (CRICOS 021673G)
(Full time 25 hours / week, open class)**
Computer Based Exam Dates:
21 March 2015, 13 June 2015, 25 September 2015, 5 December 2015
- Enrolments of 1 - 11 weeks
- Enrolments of 12 - 24 weeks
- Enrolments of 25 - 40 weeks
- Enrolments of 41 weeks or more
(Brisbane Campus Only)
Every Monday
Orientation 8:30 am
If the intake date falls on a public holiday as listed on page 8
the intake will be on the following Business Day.
Books $14/week*
Exam $290 (CB) + p&h $25
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) (CRICOS 070045G)
(11 weeks, Full time 25 hours / week, closed class)
Computer Based Exam Date:
20 March 2015
(Brisbane & Gold Coast Campuses)
Tuition
Books
Exam
Total
$3,850
$154*
$290 (CB) + p&h $25
$4,319** (CB)
(12 weeks, Full time 25 hours / week, closed class)
Computer Based Exam Dates:
20 June 2015, 19 September 2015, 4 December 2015
30 March 2015 (12 weeks),
29 June 2015 (12 weeks),
14 September 2015 (12 weeks)
Tuition
Books
Exam
Total
$4,080
$168*
$290 (CB) + p&h $25
$4,563** (CB)
Flexi Cambridge Certificate in English (CAE) (CRICOS 021673G)
(Full time 25 hours / week, open class)**
Computer Based Exam Dates:
20 March 2015, 20 June 2015, 19 September 2015, 4 December 2015
- Enrolments of 1 - 11 weeks
- Enrolments of 12 - 24 weeks
- Enrolments of 25 - 40 weeks
- Enrolments of 41 weeks or more
(Brisbane Campus Only)
Every Monday
Orientation 8:30 am
If the intake date falls on a public holiday as listed on page 8
the intake will be on the following Business Day.
Books $14/week*
Exam $290 (CB) + p&h $25
Cambridge Ceritificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) (CRICOS 038097F)
(11 weeks, Full time 25 hours / week, closed class)
Computer Based Exam Date:
21 March 2015
(Brisbane Campus Only)
Tuition
Books
Exam
Total
$3,850
$154*
$310 (CB) + p&h $25
$4,339** (CB)
Business English Certificate (BEC) (CRICOS 070044G)
Cambridge BEC - Vantage
(10 weeks, Full time 25 hours / week, closed class)
Computer Based Exam Date:
03 June 2015
(Brisbane Campus Only)
Tuition
Books
Exam
Total
$3,500
$140*
$290 (CB) + p&h $25
$3,955**(CB)
Business English Certificate (BEC) (CRICOS 070044G)
Cambridge BEC - Higher
(10 weeks, Full time 25 hours / week, closed class)
Computer Based Exam Date:
5 September 2015
(Brisbane Campus Only)
Tuition
Books
Exam
Total
$3,500
$140*
$300 (CB) + p&h $25
$3,965**(CB)
23 March 2015 (11 weeks)
5 January 2015 (11 weeks)
5 January 2015 (11 weeks)
23 March 2015 (10 weeks)
29 June 2015 (10 weeks)
* Price includes GST ** Compulsory exam fee applies to all flexi class enrolments received for 2015
Key: CB: Computer Based. Visit www.cambridgeexam.com.au for more information.
Prices quoted are valid as at 19 June 2014 and are subject to change
$350/week
$340/week
$330/week
$300/week
$350/week
$340/week
$330/week
$300/week
APPLICATION FORM 2015 - BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
Courses, Dates & Fees Jan - Dec 2015
SHAFSTON
BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
ENGLISH (ELICOS)
Courses offered by Shafston House College Ltd trading as Shafston International College / CRICOS Provider Code: 01542F
SHAFSTON STUDY TOURS & HOLIDAY PROGRAMS
COURSE
START DATES
FEES ($AUD)
Application Fee (All Courses)
$220
Holiday Program
Study Tour Program for Groups
Shafston specialises in all types of study tours. For more information, please visit us
online at www.studytouraustralia.com.au
Any Date
Any length
By Quotation
Summer Camp Program
For individual students and small groups. (Part-time English and Activities)
Any Monday
Runs during January-February and July-August only
Tuition $270/week
Activities $260*/week
Shafston Student Services
t SHAFSTON SERVICES
SHAFSTON STUDENT EMPLOYMENT
ONE TIME PAYMENT
RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) Certificate
Coffee Training
Job Ready Program (Special Package Offer) – includes RSA, Coffee Training and Waiter Training
$80
$80
$240
Airport Pick-Up (Local Transfers)
Airport Pick-Up and Return (Local Transfers)
Airport Pick-Up (Brisbane to Gold Coast)
Airport Pick-Up (Gold Coast to Brisbane)
Airport Pick-Up and Return (Brisbane to Gold Coast)
Airport Pick-Up and Return (Gold Coast to Brisbane)
Under 18’s Airport Check-in Service
$110*
$175*
$215*
$215*
$350*
$350*
$60
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) - Single
Required by law for all Student Visa Holders
$50** / month
t SHAFSTON HOMESTAY SERVICES - BRISBANE AND GOLD COAST
Homestay Family Accommodation is a great way to be introduced to Australian life and culture. We have over 600 qualified and monitored homestay families hosting Shafston students.
We will find the best family for you! Our Homestay Team is always available to help you settle into your ‘new home’ and help you understand the Australian way. Every Homestay Family has
been interviewed and their home inspected by one of our team members.
RATES
Placement Fee $220*
Homestay Accommodation - Room Only (no meals)
$185week ($27/day)
Homestay Accommodation - Half Board (2 meals/day weekdays, 3 meals/day weekends)
$245/week ($35/day)
Homestay Accommodation - Full Board (3 meals/day every day)
$260/week ($38/day)
Homestay Accommodation - Extra Care (3 meals/day every day, transport to and from college, laundry) **
$315/week ($45/day)
Star Homestay Accommodation*** (Brisbane only)
These are our deluxe high quality homes with family members offering extra personal care and attention to their
student guests. Students may choose Half Board, Full Board or Extra Care Homestay. *** Subject to availability
Homestay Accommodation with Halal meals will attract an additional charge
** Compulsory for all students under 18 years of age
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**2015 OSHC price as quoted 29 Sep 2014.
* Price includes GST
Prices quoted are valid as at 19 June 2014 and are subject to change
Placement Fee $220*
$285/week ($41/day) - Half Board
$308/week ($44/day) - Full Board
$40/week
APPLICATION FORM 2015 - BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
Courses, Dates & Fees Jan - Dec 2015
SHAFSTON
BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
Shafston Apartment Accommodation
t MANSIONS - BRISBANE**
Independently owned and operated by UniLodge.
Shafston Mansions is a purpose-built student accommodation facility located adjacent to the historic grounds of Shafston House. Students can enjoy single, double or triple room
accommodation
each with its own bathroom and kitchen.
RATES
Placement Fee $220
Premier Deluxe Private (Riverfront)
Premier Deluxe Twin Share (Riverfront)
Deluxe Private (Non Riverfront)
Deluxe Twin Share (Non Riverfront)
Dormitory Private (Riverfront)
Dormitory Triple Share (Riverfront)
SHORT TERM
( Up to 11 Weeks)
LONG TERM
(12-23 Weeks)
LONG TERM
(24 Weeks or more)
Weekly
Weekly
Weekly
$415
$380
$355
$220 per person
$205 per person
$190 per person
$395
$365
$335
$210 per person
$195 per person
$180 per person
$570
$540
$510
$190 per person
$180 per person
$170 per person
Air Conditioned rooms attract an additional charge $10/week
Conditions: $50 Exit Clean Fee, payable on check-in. Tenant must tender a Visa or Mastercard imprint with authority to deduct any outstanding amounts as per standard terms and conditions, including for any
loss or damage caused by the tenant. Cancellation fees apply. (www.unilodge.com.au/lodge/shafston/)
* Prices quoted are valid as at 21 November 2014 and are subject to change. Please note that from 2015 the minimum stay at UniLodge @ Shafston will be 2 weeks.
RESORT STYLE STUDENT APARTMENTS - GOLD COAST - BLUE WATER BAY**
Independently owned and operated by Blue Water Bay Luxury Villas.
RATES
Placement Fee (All Types)
$220*
Type A Apartment - Two bedroom unit (4 single beds)
- Room Share (Room has 2 single beds)
- Private Room (Room has 2 single beds)
$180/week
$360/week
Type B Apartment - One bedroom unit with 1 bed (1 queen bed)
$510/week
Cancellation Policy: Prior to arrival, 15 Nights or more notice incurs no cancellation fee, 14 nights or less notice incurs a cancellation fee equivalent to 2 weeks rent, no show or after arrival 4 weeks rent is
required.
1 extra night $60.00 for twin share and $120.00 for single private bedroom, 2 extra nights $120.00 for twin share and $240.00 for single private bedroom, 3 nights or more the weekly rate applies. Credit card
details or a cash bond ($300.00) is required on check-in. Minimum stay is 4 weeks. Students may share kitchen and living areas with other gender students. Wireless internet is available at student’s expense.
See www.bluewaterbay.com.au for more information. Prices quoted are valid as at 19 June 2014 and are subject to change.
**Bookings received for apartment style accommodation will require a minimum of 2 weeks rent paid upfront before the booking is made. On receipt of payment the booking will be made and
confirmed in writing. If cancellation fees are incurred by the accommodation provider the 2 weeks rent is not refundable.
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* Price includes GST
Prices quoted are valid as at 19 June 2014 and are subject to change
APPLICATION FORM 2015 - BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
PLEASE FAX, POST or EMAIL THE FOLLOWING PAGE
PERSONAL DETAILS
Family Name: ________________________________________________ Given Names: ___________________________________________________
Date of Birth: _______________________
Male
Female
Email: ________________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________
Passport Number: ___________________________________
Emergency contact name: ___________________________ Relationship:_______________________ Telephone: _____________________________
Nationality (as shown on passport): ________________________________________ Place of Birth: ____________________________________________
VISA DETAILS
What visa type will you have while studying? Student
Tourist
Student visa, do you require OSHC to be arranged by Shafston?
Working Holiday
Yes
No
Unknown or other? ________________________
Do you have any Medical Conditions? _____________________________
PREVIOUS EDUCATION AND ENGLISH PROFICIENCY DETAILS
Do you have an English proficiency level rating (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL)? Test Name: ________________________ Date test taken: ____________ Result: ________
If enrolling into a Cambridge Preparation course, is your English language pre-test attached? Yes
No
COURSE DETAILS
Course 1: (Location: Brisbane
General English (Full Time)
Gold Coast
)
General English (Part Time)
Cambridge Preparation Course: PET
FCE
IELTS Preparation (Full Time)
CAE
CPE
BEC V
BEC H
TOEIC
Flexi Cambridge Preparation Course: FCE
CAE
Length: ________________ Start Date: _______________________
Fees:
Application Fee: ____________ Weekly Tuition Cost: ________________ Weekly Learning Materials Cost: ________________ Exam Cost: _______________
Total Cost: ______________________________
Course 2: (Location: Brisbane
General English (Full Time)
Gold Coast
General English (Part Time)
Cambridge Preparation Course: PET
Length: ________________
)
FCE
IELTS Preparation (Full Time)
CAE
CPE
BEC V
BEC H
TOEIC
Flexi Cambridge Preparation Course: FCE
CAE
Start Date: _______________________
Fees:
Application Fee: ____________ Weekly Tuition Cost: ________________ Weekly Learning Materials Cost: ________________ Exam Cost: _______________
Total Cost: ______________________________
Course 3: (Location: Brisbane
General English (Full Time)
Gold Coast
General English (Part Time)
Cambridge Preparation Course: PET
Length: ________________
)
FCE
IELTS Preparation (Full Time)
CAE
CPE
BEC V
BEC H
TOEIC
Flexi Cambridge Preparation Course: FCE
CAE
Start Date: _______________________
Fees:
Application Fee: ____________ Weekly Tuition Cost: ________________ Weekly Learning Materials Cost: ________________ Exam Cost: _______________
Total Cost: ______________________________
PRIVATE TUITION: (Location: Brisbane
Gold Coast
)
Number of hours: _________ Number of days per week: _______ Number of weeks: _________ Start Date: _________________ Total Cost: ____________
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APPLICATION FORM 2015 - BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
PLEASE FAX, POST or EMAIL THE FOLLOWING PAGE
SHAFSTON SERVICES
Job Ready Program
Coffee Training
Airport Pick-Up Brisbane Airport
RSA Certificate
Gold Coast Airport
Airport Pick-Up & Return Brisbane Airport
Gold Coast Airport
Under 18’s Airport Check In Service
SHAFSTON STUDENT ACCOMMODATION
Brisbane Shafston Mansions
Deposit: 2 weeks rent before booking (upfront) to be paid by: Credit Card
Telegraphic Transfer
(see details below)
Placement Fee: ____________ Number of Weeks: ____________ Arrival Date: _____________________ Departure Date: ____________________________
Room Type: Private (riverfront)
Private (non riverfront)
Twin (riverfront)
Total Cost: ______________________________
Twin (non riverfront)
Air Conditioning (additional fee applies):
Yes
Triple share
No
Gold Coast Student Apartments:
Blue Water Bay
Deposit: 2 weeks rent before booking (upfront) to be paid by: Credit Card
Telegraphic Transfer
(see details below)
Placement Fee: ____________ Number of Weeks: ____________ Arrival Date: _____________________ Departure Date: ____________________________
Room Type: Share apartment - share room
Share apartment - private room
Private apartment
Total Cost: ______________________________
Homestay (Brisbane and Gold Coast)
Placement Fee: ___________ Number of Weeks: ___________ Arrival Date: ________________________ Departure Date: __________________________
Type of Homestay:
Room Only
Half Board
Full Board
Extra Care
Star Hometay
Do you smoke?: _____________ Are pets ok?: ___________________________________ Halal meals requested (additional fees apply): Yes
No
Do you have any allergies/illnesses?: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Total Cost: ______________________________
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TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: __________________________________
AGENT DETAILS:
PAYMENT DETAILS
Cash / Bank Draft / Telegraphic Transfer / Mastercard / VISA
Please make Bank Drafts payable to: Shafston
Please make Telegraphic Transfers payable to:
Shafston House College Ltd
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Brisbane QLD
BSB: 064189 Account Number: 10023365
Swift Number: CTBAAU2S
Credit Cards *
Type: _______________________________________________ Name on Card: ______________________________________________________
Card No: ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ / ___ ___ ___ ___ Signature: ____________________________________________
Expiry date: _________ / __________ Amount to be charged: _______________ *Payments made by credit card will incur the following charges: Mastercard/Visa/Bankcard of 2.65%
We reserve the right to reject your enrolment unless the written agreement is signed
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APPLICATION FORM 2015 - BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
Written Agreement
SHAFSTON HOUSE COLLEGE Ltd (CRICOS Provider Code: 01542F)
SHAFSTON
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment, Refunds, Deferrals, Suspensions and Transfers
1. Notification of cancellation or withdrawal from individual courses or a packaged program must be made in writing to Shafston prior to the start date of the packaged program.
2. Application and Accommodation Placement fees are not refundable.
3. Cancellation in writing at least 4 weeks before the student’s original packaged program start date attracts a full refund of fees paid except as in points 2 and 6.
4. Cancellation in writing less than 4 weeks before the student’s original packaged program start date attracts a refund except as in points 2 and 6 and less a $500 cancellation fee per
course.
5. Cancellation after the student’s original packaged program start date will not attract a refund. The exception to this is noted in point 9.
6. Once you have arrived in Australia (on a Student visa granted to study at Shafston), no refund is available to students who withdraw. The exception to this is noted in point 9.
7. If you notify us of your intention to withdraw from individual courses or a packaged program before your arrival in Australia (on a Student visa granted to study at Shafston) then you are
eligible to receive a refund minus a $500 cancellation fee per course and point 2.
8. All refund applications must be submitted using the Shafston Student Refund Form available on the Shafston website.
9. Students who withdraw and are not eligible for a refund as per the above terms and conditions may apply if the student can provide exceptional circumstances or show extreme personal
hardship. Independent documented evidence such as medical certificates will be required. The decision to grant a refund based on exceptional circumstances or extreme personal
hardship is wholly at the discretion of the Director. In that case, fees may be refunded on a pro-rata basis, minus the $500 cancellation fee per course and application fees. However,
should participants wish to resume their studies at a later date, the original fee payment can be used as credit towards that course within twelve months of initial payment.
10. If a discounted application fee was offered and the student withdraws and is eligible for a refund the full application fee will be deducted.
11. If you notify us of your intention to withdraw before your original start date and are eligible for a refund as per 3 and 4 above, then the refund will be paid within four weeks of Shafston
receiving your notification of withdrawal and completed refund application form.
12. Any refund will be paid to the person or entity that originally paid the course fees and, where possible, in the same currency in which the fees were paid.
13. In the case of visa refusal, a refund will be given up to the original program start date as long as written proof is presented, minus the application fee.
14. If a student has withdrawn and is not eligible for a refund as per the above terms and conditions Shafston will hold the students funds in trust for up to twelve months for the student to
transfer to a Shafston course of study in the future.
15. No refunds will be given to students who are expelled for unacceptable behaviour or non-compliance with visa conditions.
16. There are no refunds for public holidays or days you miss due to sickness or other reasons.
17. Fees are not transferable between students.
18. It is a course requirement that all fees as invoiced must be paid upfront in full for courses 24 weeks or less
19. It is an ELICOS course requirement that no single ELICOS course or period of study exceed 24 weeks. An additional ELICOS course or period of study is required for study program
requests of 25 weeks or more.
20. It is a Vocational Education and Training course requirement that courses 25 weeks and longer in length as indicated on the Students Offer Letter will be required to pay 50% of course
fees upfront for each enrolled course of study. Balance of course fees will be payable 10 days prior to each course or study period start date.
21. Your program or packaged program is indicated by the course start and end dates on your Shafston Offer Letters.
22. All fees & charges are payable as invoiced. Students may be precluded from sitting exams, receiving results or attending classes if fees are not paid by the due date specified on the
invoice.
23. Students who have not been required to pay full fees upfront as invoiced will be required to pay balance fees by invoiced due dates. Students failing to make balance payments by
invoiced due dates will have their course cancelled, results withheld and if Student visa holders be reported to DIAC for non payment of fees.
24. Cambridge Preparation course candidates must pay all exam fees applicable.
25. When issuing CoE’s for student visa applicants, Shafston will attach the Agency to the Student’s CoE.
26. Students will be tested for their current English level on arrival and Shafston will place them in a suitable class level according to this test result.
27. Shafston will monitor student’s progress through their course and suitable classes or courses of study will be recommended to students.
28. Student default will apply for students who do not commence on the agreed course or packaged program start date as indicated on the students Letter of Offer.
29. Students who do not commence their course on the agreed course or packaged program start date as shown on their Letter of Offer and do not submit an approved request for
suspension or deferral will have their course cancelled and any pre-paid fees held in trust for up to twelve months. Shafston is obliged to also cancel any related Confirmation of
Enrolments ‘CoE’s’ for non commenced courses or packaged programs.
30. No academic penalty will be incurred if you notify us of your intention to withdraw from individual units or a program before the individual unit or program has commenced.
31. Where an international student obtains residency/citizenship status then local fees will apply from the semester following the date of their residency/citizenship.
32. Fees may be subject to change without notice.
33. All units of study offered subject to sufficient numbers. All students will receive written notification from Shafston if a scheduled course is not delivered, as enrolments may be deferred
into another cohort or course.
34. Student visa holder students will be required to maintain satisfactory course attendance during ELICOS course/s of study and maintain satisfactory academic course progression during
Vocational Education and Training course/s of study at Shafston.
35. Shafston has made public on the Shafston website the Shafston Grievance and Appeal Policy and Procedure for students.
36. Payment is considered acceptance of all Shafston Terms and Conditions of Enrolment, Refunds, Deferrals, Suspensions and Transfers.
Suspension and Deferral of Study
37. Students requesting to suspend their course or defer their course start date after their Student visa has been granted will be required to show compassionate or compelling
circumstances (for example, illness where a medical certificate states that the student is unable to attend classes); supported by independent documentation before Shafston may
approve a course suspension, deferred course or packaged program start date.
38. Deferral requests after the Student visa has been granted must be made in writing to Shafston House College on the Shafston deferral application form with independent supporting
documentation within 5 working days of the agreed start date. The decision to grant a suspension or deferral based on compassionate or compelling circumstances is wholly at the
discretion of Shafston.
39. In the case of a student needing to return home urgently, the remainder of their course may be suspended or deferred and the fees may be held for up to one year in trust. Documented
proof is required.
40. Students requesting to suspend or defer their course of study will be required to pay a minimum $500 tuition fee deposit towards the course or period of study they wish to defer if fees
are unpaid. This deposit fee will be allocated against the tuition fees for the study course or period and is non refundable.
41. Students who have been issued Confirmation of Enrolment ‘CoE’ for student visa applications must notify Shafston within 5 working days of the agreed course or packaged program start
date if unable to commence. Students must notify a deferred course start or withdraw from the course or packaged program.
42. A refund, deferral, suspension or transfer of your course of study may affect your Student visa. DIAC will assess your situation individually in accordance with DIAC student visa policies.
Students are advised to first seek advice from DIAC before making any changes to their courses.
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Provider and Course Transfer
43. Tuition fees remaining, less $500 transfer fee, will be transferred to another institution if a student reaches the required IELTS score for higher studies entry before the end of their
Shafston enrolment. The transferable amount will be adjusted so that the weekly fee rate paid is in accordance with the actual number of weeks studied. The new course must not have
an ELICOS component.
44. Students are required to provide written proof that their level of English has been accepted unconditionally by the institution or provide proof of their achieved official IELTS test score or
equivalent recognised official English test score.
45. All tuition fees from Shafston ELICOS courses may be transferred to other Shafston programs (i.e., Shafston School of Business). No transfer fee will be incurred for the first course
transfer. The transferable amount will be adjusted so that the ELICOS weekly fee rate paid is in accordance with the actual number of weeks studied. Free weeks of study are nontransferrable.
46. Shafston may apply a course transfer fee to a student who requests more than one course transfer/change after they have commenced their packaged program.
47. Tuition fees cannot be transferred to other services.
48. Students requesting to transfer to another Provider before first completing 6 months of their principal course of study at Shafston are required to apply for release from Shafston via the
student transfer request form. Students are advised to first read Shafston’s student transfer policy and procedure before applying for a student transfer and release request.
APPLICATION FORM 2015 - BRISBANE & GOLD COAST
Written Agreement
SHAFSTON
Provider Default (CRICOS Provider Code: 01542F)
In the case of provider default, such situations are covered by the ESOS Act 2000 and subsequent amendments to the Act and the Education Services for Overseas Students Legislation
Amendment (Tuition Protection Service and Other Measures) Act 2012. You will be offered enrolment in an alternative course with Shafston at no extra cost to you or you will be offered a
refund of all the course money you have paid to date but have not yet studied. Refunds will be calculated on a pro rata basis and students will be eligible for a refund of future course money
that has not yet been delivered. The refund will be paid to you within 2 weeks of the day on which the course ceased being provided. Alternatively, you may be offered enrolment in an
alternative course at another provider.
You have the right to choose whether you would prefer a full refund of undelivered course fees, or to accept a place in another course. If Shafston is unable to provide a refund or place you in
an alternative course the Secretary and Tuition Protection Service (TPS) Director will be responsible for placing you in a suitable alternative course at no extra cost. If you are an international
student and the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is unable to place you in a suitable alternative course, the Overseas Students Tuition Fund (OSTF) will then attempt to place you in a suitable
alternative course or, if this is not possible, you will be eligible for a refund as calculated by the Overseas Students Tuition Fund (OSTF).
Please Note: “This agreement, and the availability of complaints and appeals processes, does not remove your right to take action under Australia’s consumer protection laws”.
Accommodation Terms and Conditions
Homestay
1. One week’s written notice to the Homestay Manager is required if you wish to leave your Homestay. The first change of Homestay will be free of charge, all subsequent changes will be
charged a placement fee of $59.
2. One week minimum booking. There is no refund if you leave your homestay before this.
3. Students on a student visa with welfare provided by Shafston are required to remain in Shafston approved Homestay accommodation during this period. Students with welfare provided by
Shafston who do not reside in Shafston approved Homestay accommodation will have their welfare arrangement with Shafston cancelled and Shafston is obliged to advise DIAC. Students
and their legal guardian will be required to notify and satisfy DIAC of their new welfare arrangements.
4. Students residing in Shafston approved Homestay accommodation are required to pay Homestay accommodation related fees in advance at all times.
5. No additional placement fee will be charged if the College agrees that your Homestay is unable to provide a satisfactory environment.
Apartment Accommodation (Independently owned and operated providers)
1. A copy of each accommodation providers terms and conditions of stay are available from each provider and are included on accommodation confirmation documentation.
Airport Greeting and Transfer
1. Notification of cancellation of an Airport Greeting and Transfer must be made twenty four (24) hours prior to the advised arrival flight details. Notification of cancellation should be made
to the Homestay department via email and via phone to the emergency driver phone number provided on the Airport Greeting and Transfer confirmation. No refund will be payable if
cancellation is not received.
2. Notification of amended arrival times of an Airport Greeting and Transfer must be made prior to the advised arrival flight details. Notification of amended arrival times and flight details
must be made to the Homestay Manager via email and via phone to the emergency driver phone number provided on the Airport Greeting confirmation. Notification of amended arrival
times after the advised arrival flight details will incur an additional Airport Greeting fee.
Confidentiality and Privacy Policy
The College is not permitted or authorised to give out your private addresses or the address of other students unless requested within the law. Your personal information may be made available
by the provider (Shafston House College Ltd) to the Australian Government and designated authorities and, if relevant, the Secretary and Tuition Protection Service Director. This information
includes personal and contact details, course enrolment details and changes, and the circumstance of any suspected breach by the student of a student visa condition. The College is not
permitted to give out personal information or the contact addresses of staff members.
RETURN APPLICATION FORM AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS IF REQUIRED TO
BY POST: SHAFSTON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE, 46 THORN STREET, KANGAROO POINT QLD 4169
BY FAX: ATTENTION ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT +61 7 3391 0943
BY EMAIL: SCAN AND SEND TO [email protected]
I have read and agree to abide by, this written agreement (Shafston’s Enrolment, Refunds, Deferrals, Suspension and Transfers terms and conditions). Fees apply for all transfers.
I agree to advise Shafston upon commencement of my current residential address and contact details and agree to advise Shafston within 7 days of any change during the course of my
enrolment.
Signature (Parent to sign if under 18).................................................................................................................................................. Date: .................................................................
Print Name ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
HOLIDAYS 2015
Thursday, 1 January 2015
Monday, 26 January 2015
Friday, 3 April 2015
Monday, 6 April 2015
Saturday, 25 April 2015
Monday, 8 June 2015
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New Years Day Holiday
Australia Day
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Anzac Day
Queen’s Birthday
Wednesday, 12 August 2015
Friday 28 August 2015
Monday, 5 October 2015
Friday, 25 December 2015
Saturday, 26 December 2015
to Sunday, 3 January 2016
RNA Show (Brisbane Only)
Annual Show (Gold Coast Only)
Labour Day
Christmas Day
Christmas and New Years closure dates