Australian Capital Territory Numbered Acts

EDUCATION SERVICES FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS (NO. 77 OF 1994) - SECT 14

(2) A private provider shall only provide a course to an overseas student if—

        (a)     the student applies for enrolment on an application form referred to in subsection (1); and

        (b)     the enrolment form is signed by the student.

(3) An application form shall contain the following information in simple, clear language:

        (a)     the title or titles of any course in which the student may enrol using the form;

        (b)     that the form, once signed by the student and on behalf of the private provider, will form a contract between the student and the private provider;

        (c)     an itemised list of the costs of tuition fees;

        (d)     an itemised list of any fees or charges additional to those referred to in paragraph (c) for which the student will be liable;

        (e)     the nature of the qualification that the student will receive on completion of the course;

        (f)     any conditions under which a refund or partial refund will be given.

(4) A prospectus shall contain—

        (a)     a copy of the proposed contract between the intending overseas student and the private provider;

        (b)     a description of the qualification awarded by the provider in relation to each course of study and the status of the qualification within relevant sectors of employment or public education;

        (c)     a statement of all fees and costs payable to the private provider for the duration of the course;

        (d)     an estimate of any costs related to the course that are additional to those referred to in paragraph (c) and are likely to be incurred during the course;

        (e)     an indication of the cost of living in the Territory;

        (f)     an indication of the type of accommodation available in the Territory;

        (g)     details of the counselling and support services that will be provided to students attending the course;

        (h)     the level of English language proficiency required to complete the course; and

              (i)     details of any prerequisite to the course.

(5) A reference in paragraphs (2) (b) and (3) (b) to a form being signed by a student shall, where the student has not attained the age of 18 years, be read as a reference to the form being signed by his or her parent or guardian.