Shafston International College

The online application form can be used to apply online for one or more courses at Shafston College. By using this form you can be assured your application will be processed within 24 hours in most cases, you will also receive a discount of 50% off the application fee, reducing this fee from $220 to $110. No upfront payment is required in order to complete your application.

The form is completed across four pages, the first two pages require you to enter in your personal details such as email address and contact information as well as visa and passport information for international students. If you have any supporting documentation e.g. black and white scans of academic transcripts or English test results you will be prompted to upload them on the second page of the application form.

The third page allows you to select the course(s) you wish to do (study) along with the duration (where the course is not a fixed length of study) and start date. You can also select any additional services such as accommodation or airport pick up on this page. The fourth page will give you a summary of the costs involved for the items selected which you can confirm in order to submit your application.

This application will be submitted to the admissions office who will contact you within 24 hours during business days, there will be a longer delay for applications received on weekends or public holidays.

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Your Details

Given Names

Family Name

Date of Birth

Gender

Male

Female

Telephone

Email Address

Confirm Email Address

Nationality on Passport:

Country of Birth:

What is your native (first) spoken language?

Address:

Please fill in your agency details.

Yes

Are you an Agency or have you been referred by an Agency?

Company Name:

Contact Person:

Email Address:

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How did you hear about Shafston?

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Do you have a visa to stay in Australia?

Yes

Which type?

Which type will you apply for?

More Details

If you have a student visa, when does your OSHC expire?

As a condition of a Student Visa you must obtain Overseas Student Health Cover. If you would like Shafston to arrange OSHC for you on your arrival in Australia please select this in our additional services on page 3. Please note: You are able to arrange OSHC independently if you prefer. If you are arranging OSHC yourself please also advise this on page 3 of this online application.

OSHC Membership #:

Passport Number:

Previous Education and English Proficiency Details

If applying for a course in Certificate III level or Higher, successfully completed Year 10 or 12 High School Translated Academic Documents or higher education Translated Academic Documents should be attached.

What is your highest qualification?

Institution Attended:

Year Awarded:

Please attach Passport scan.

Ielts certificate or proof of English

Certified Academic documents i.e.. High School transcript in English

Additional Certified Academic Documents in English

Do you have an English proficiency level rating (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL)?

If applying for a course in Certificate III level or Higher, pre-requisite level Ielts Certificate or equivalent proof of English needs to be attached. If applying without proof of English for a Certificate III level course or higher will result in a conditional offer letter and you will need to provide proof of English at Confirmation of your Enrolment)

Yes

Test Name:

Date Test Taken (DD/MM/YYYY):

Result:

Comments/Requests:

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Previous Education and English Proficiency Details

What is your highest qualification?

Institution Attended:

Year Awarded:

Please attach any Supporting Documentation

Comments/Requests:

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Online Fee Calculator

Choose up to 3 courses, your accommodation and any additional services then click "go" to calculate your fees. Please note: Prices are as per 2011 Application Form.

Choose a Campus:

Brisbane

Gold Coast

Choose a Course

Start Date

Weeks

Choose a Course

Choose a Campus:

Brisbane

Gold Coast

Weeks

Start Date

Choose a Campus:

Brisbane

Gold Coast

Choose a Course

Weeks

Start Date

Months

Overseas Student Health Cover (It is a condition of a Student Visa to have OSHC for any time you spend in Australia on a Student Visa.)

If you are enrolled for 10 months or less study: OSHC needs to be from the start of your first course until 1 month after your last course end date.
If you are ennrolled for longer then 10 months of study: OSHC needs to be from the start of your first course until 2 months after your last course end date.
If you are ennrolled for longer than 10 months study: last course end date is in October, November or December, OSHC needs to be from the start of your first course until 3 months after your last course end .

Nationality

Do you wish Shafston to arrange Homestay or Mansions Accomodation for you?

Yes

Accommodation

Weeks

Do You Smoke?

Yes

Fixed Term Mansions Discount (12 weeks or more):

Conditions:

Are Pets ok?

Do you have any allergies/illnesses?:

Accommodation Requests/Comments:

Shafston Extra Services

Job Ready Program

RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) Course

Barista (Coffee Training)

Airport Pick-Up (Local Transfers Arrival: Brisbane Airport to Brisbane Address or Gold Coast Airport to Gold Coast Address)

Airport Pick-Up and Return (Local Transfer Arrival and Local Transfer Departure: Brisbane Address to Brisbane Airport or Gold Coast Address to Gold Coast Airport)

Airport Pick-Up (Inter City Transfer Arrival: Brisbane Airport to Gold Coast Address or Gold Coast Address to Brisbane Airport)

Airport Pick-Up and Return (Inter City Transfer Arrival and Inter City Transfer Departure: Brisbane Address to Gold Coast Airport or Gold Coast Address to Brisbane Airport)

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Your Tuition Cost for -

Course Length

Your Tuition Cost for -

Course Length

Your Tuition Cost for -

Course Length

Exam Cost:

Text Book and Learning Material Cost:

Application Fee:

Accommodation:

Accommodation Placement Fee:

Extra Services:

Total:

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SHAFSTON HOUSE COLLEGE Ltd (CRICOS Provider Code: 01542F) (ELICOS Programs) Terms and Conditions of Refunds, Deferrals or Transfers
1.	Notification of cancellation or withdrawal from individual units or a program must be made in writing to Shafston prior to the start of the program.
2.	Application and Accommodation Placement fees are not refundable.
3.	Cancellation in writing at least 4 weeks before the student’s original program start date attracts a full refund of fees paid except as in 2 above.
4.	Cancellation in writing less than 4 weeks before the student’s original program start date but prior to the start date attracts a refund except as in 2 above and less $350 cancellation fee.
5.	Cancellation after the student’s original program start date will not attract a refund.
6.	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 to you within four weeks of Shafston receiving your notification of withdrawal.
7.	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.
8.	No refunds will be given to students who are expelled for unacceptable behaviour or non-compliance with visa conditions.
9.	There are no refunds for public holidays or days you miss due to sickness or other reasons.
10.	Fees are not transferable between students.
11.	It is a course requirement that all fees as invoiced must be paid in full, failure to do so will result in a cancellation of enrolment and withholding of results.
12.	In the case of a student needing to return home urgently, the remainder of their course may be deferred and the fees may be held for up to one year in trust.
13.	Your program is indicated by the start and end dates on your Shafston acceptance letter.
14.	All fees and charges are payable upon invoice. Students may be precluded from sitting exams, receiving results or attending classes if tuition fees are not paid by the date specified on the invoice.
15.	In the case of provider default, refunds cannot be covered by a written agreement. Such situations are covered by the ESOS Act 2000 and the ESOS Regulations 2001
16.	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.
17.	Cambridge Preparation course candidates must pay all exam fees applicable.
Transfer Policy
1.	Tuition fees remaining, less $350 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.
2.	All tuition fees from a Shafston ELICOS course may be transferred to other Shafston programs (i.e., Shafston Training One program). No transfer fee will be incurred for the first semester. The transferable amount will be adjusted so that the weekly fee rate paid is in accordance with the actual number of weeks studied.
3.	Tuition fees cannot be transferred to other services.
SHAFSTON TRAINING ONE Pty Ltd (CRICOS Provider Code: 02687C) (VET Programs) Terms and Conditions of Refunds, Deferrals or Withdrawals
1.	Notification of withdrawal from individual units or a program must be made in writing to Shafston before your arrival in Australia (on a visa granted to study at Shafston).
2.	Application fees are non-refundable.
3.	If you notify us of your intention to withdraw from individual units or a program before your arrival in Australia (on a visa granted to study at Shafston) then you are eligible to receive a refund minus a $350 administration charge.
4.	No refunds will be given for notification of withdrawal which occurs after your arrival in Australia (on a visa granted to study at Shafston). The exception to this is noted in point five. 
5.	Once you have arrived in Australia (on a visa granted to study at Shafston), no refund is available to participants who withdraw unless the student can provide a medical certificate or show extreme personal hardship. In that case, fees may be refunded on a pro-rata basis, minus the administrative fee/deposit. 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. 
6.	Refund requests should be made in writing – as per the Shafston refund policy.
7.	If you notify us of your intention to withdraw before your arrival in Australia (on a visa granted to study at Shafston) you are eligible for a refund as per 3 above, then the refund will be paid to you within four weeks of Shafston receiving your request for refund.
8.	No academic penalty will be incurred if you notify us of your intention to withdraw from individual units or a program before the end of week 4 of the semester.
9.	It is a course requirement that all fees as invoiced must be paid in full, failure to do so will result in a cancellation of enrolment and withholding of results. Students may be precluded from sitting exams, receiving results or attending classes if tuition fees are not paid by the date specified on the invoice. 
10.	Where an international student obtains residency/citizenship status then local fees will apply from the semester following the date of their residency/citizenship.
11.	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.
12.	In the case of provider default, refunds cannot be covered by a written agreement. For international students such situations are covered by the ESOS Act 2000 and the ESOS Regulations 2001.
13.	If Shafston is unable to deliver a scheduled course, any refund will be subject to the ‘Institute Default Refund policy‘
14.	Fees may be subject to change without notice.
15.	All units 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. 
Please Note: “This agreement, and the availability of complaints and appeals processes, does not remove the right of the student 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.	No additional placement fee will be charged if the College agrees that your Homestay is unable to provide a satisfactory environment.
Mansions (Independently owned and operated by Brisbane City Student Accommodation PTY LTD)
1.	A copy of the Shafston Mansions terms and conditions will be given to residents upon check-in and is also available on our website at; http://www.shafston.edu/general/accommodation/university-mansions_3.html
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 or Shafston Training One Pty Ltd) to the Australian Government and designated authorities and, it relevant, the Tuition Assurance Scheme and the ESOS Assurance Fund Manager. 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              +61 7 3391 0943      
BY EMAIL: SCAN AND SEND TO INFO@SHAFSTON.EDU 
I have read and agree to abide by, this written agreement (Shafston’s terms and conditions - including Refund Policy).
As a Commercial Cookery/Patisserie/Hospitality Management student, I understand I will be required to handle, prepare and taste meat products.
I agree to advise Shafston when my address and/or contact details change during the course of my enrolment.

Yes I agree to the Terms and Conditions

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