HOW TO APPLY

• Print this form and complete it as a hard copy. • Send the completed form to Study Options, 83 Alma Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2DP, with your supporting documents.

Supporting documents required for application:

1. A photocopy of the personal details page of your passport 2. Original certificates for your school (and any other) academic qualifications, for example, GCSE, A Level, BTEC Diploma 3. Original certificates for any professional qualifications you would like included in the assessment 4. A copy of your CV

Application fees

Study Options can waive applications fees for qualified candidates, so please do not enter any payment or card details on this form.

Application notes

1. If any further material or documents are required for your application, Study Options will be in touch to request these after we have received and checked your application. 2. All academic documents must be submitted as originals, we can’t accept photocopies. We’ll make certified copies to send with your application, and will return the originals by recorded delivery. To ensure their safe arrival, please send your documents to us by recorded delivery.

If you have any questions or problems making your application please contact a student advisor at Study Options on 020 7353 7200 or [email protected]

International Student Application form

Personal details Title Mr / Mrs / Miss / Ms (circle as applicable) Gender Male / Female (please circle) Surname (as shown in passport)______Given Names ______Address in home country ______Phone______Fax______Address in (if known) ______Phone______Mobile Phone______Fax______Date of Birth______Country of Birth______Citizenship/Nationality______Email ______Passport No. (attach copy of front pages of your passport) ______Passport Expiry Date ______What is your first language?______Are you currently holding an Australian Visa? Yes – What type? Student Visa, Visitors Visa, Working Holiday Visa, Other (please circle)______

No – What type of Visa will you apply for? Student Visa, Visitors Visa, Working Holiday Visa, Other (please circle)______

If you plan to apply for a Student Visa, at which DIAC ofce? Country______City______Education details Highest level of education completed (attach copies of results) ______Name of course/award ______Institution ______Country______Years enrolled (eg 2002 – 2005)______Are you currently studying in Australia? (attach copies of results and attendance statement if yes) Yes – Institution ______Course ______Start Date______ No Employment details Have you had any work experience? Yes (please attach details) No English language proficiency Tick if applicable completed an IELTS/TOEFL test (attach evidence) completed or currently enrolled in an English course in Australia (attach evidence) English was language of instruction in my previous studies Course preferences If you are applying for an English language course please complete this section (see www.thegordon.edu.au/international for further information) Full Name of English Language Course No. of weeks Commencement date ______If you are applying for a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma course please complete this section. (see www.thegordon.edu.au/international for further information) Full Name of Course Commencement Date 1st preference ______2nd preference ______3rd preference ______

I wish to study a course at The Gordon then a course at Send this application to: OR Return to your agent Gordon International – Admissions The Gordon Private Bag 1, Mail Centre 3221, Australia Email: [email protected]

Overseas student health cover (oshc) You are required by the Australian Government to join the OSHC scheme and to hold health insurance for the duration of your studies in Australia. Please select the type of cover if you require the Institute to arrange this for you. Single Couple – if your spouse is coming over to live with you in Australia Family – if your dependent children under 18 years of age are coming over to live with you in Australia I will arrange my own health cover Accommodation Accommodation can be arranged free of charge if you are studying for 20 weeks or more. Please tick. Student Residence – minimum stay of 6 months Homestay – complete an Application for Homestay form (available at www.thegordon.edu.au/international) and return to Gordon International I will find my own accommodation Airport welcome and transfer Airport welcome and transfer can be arranged free of charge if you are studying for 20 weeks or more. Please tick. Yes – complete an Application for Airport Transfer form (available at our website) and return to Gordon International at least 7 days before your arrival at Melbourne Airport No Disability Do you consider yourself to have a disability, impairment or long term condition that will require special assistance? Please tick. Yes - please attach further information, as we may be unable to issue a letter of ofer until we can confirm that we will be able to assist you with your disability. No How did you hear about the Gordon Institute of TAFE? Education exhibition Name ______Date______Local Agent Name ______Advertisement/Publication Name ______Website Name ______Relative/Friend ______Other ______Application checklist Please use this checklist to ensure that you have provided all the information required for your application. I have: attached photocopy of current passport completed all sections of this application form where applicable read full program details and admission requirements, fees and refund policy at www.thegordon.edu.au/international read and signed the declaration below If you are applying for a Certificate, Diploma or Advanced Diploma course, use the following additional checklist. I have: attached certified copies of my most recent school results (translated into English) attached copies of employment details (or resume if applicable) attached certified copies of English Language Proficiency test results attached the additional requirements of my chosen course eg. Folio (if applicable) Declaration I have read and understood the information in The Gordon International Course Guide (available at www.thegordon.edu.au/ international). The information I have provided on this form is complete and correct. I understand that the information provided by me to The Gordon may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies and the Fund Manager of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS), Assurance Fund, pursuant to obligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code (see aei.gov.au/regulatory-information for further information); and I understand that The Gordon is required, under s19 of the ESOS Act 2000, to inform the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) about: (i) certain changes to my enrolment; and (ii) any breach by me of a Student Visa condition relating to non-attendance or unsatisfactory academic performance.

Signed ______Date ______

CRICOS Provider No. 00011G Issued Feb 2013

STUDENT DECLARATION

Name:

Date of birth: Nationality:

Mobile: Landline:

Email:

Who will fund your tuition fees and living costs? Please give further details below:

Please circle your answers: Have you ever been refused a visa for Australia or another country? Yes / No Do you have any health issues that may affect your application for a Yes / No student visa? Will you have any family members joining you? If so please state name, Yes / No age and relationship to you in the box below.

• I declare that I have read and understand the information relating to the cost of living in Australia at: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/web-evidentiary-tool and I have access to sufficient funds to cover all associated costs with my study, travel to and from Australia, living expenses for the duration of my studies for myself and my family members (if applicable) for the total period of my stay in Australia.

• I understand that the tuition fees do not include expenses such as textbooks, stationery and additional programme specific requirements.

• I understand that in the event that I have insufficient funds to cover all associated study and living costs, I will not seek assistance from the College or the Australian government.

• I understand that in the event that I have insufficient funds to cover all associated study and living costs, the College reserves the rights to terminate my enrolment and eCoE.

• I hereby certify that all the statements made on this declaration of finances are true and correct.

Student signature:

Name:

Date:

Please return this declaration with your application form(s)