International Students

As an international student intending to study at the Australian Academy of Nursing [AAON] you will need to secure a student visa for the duration of your course program [which will commence from the day you  arrive and to when you plan to depart] before travelling to Australia.

However, you may only apply for a student visa after you’ve received a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from AAON.

This will be issued after you have, as follows:

• formally accepted our placement offer to a course
• returned your signed acceptance form and required course deposit
• purchased your Overseas Student Health Cover

Your student visa application will be processed by the Department of Home Affairs.

As a student visa holder, your rights are protected by the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000  and the legal framework under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students [CRICOS], National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 [National Code] and Tuition Protection Service.

It is also important that you abide by the conditions of the granted student visa and AAON’s student policies and procedures. Your failure to comply may result in the cancellation of your visa. Please refer to the Student’s Handbook or the website for further information.

You must follow those conditions include (but are not limited to), as follows:

• Satisfy attendance and/or course progress requirements and maintain a valid enrolment for your chosen course of study.
• Only work if you have been given permission to do so as part of your visa grant.
• Maintain approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while in Australia
• Notify your training provider of your Australian address and any subsequent changes of address within 7 days.
• Complete the course within the duration specified in the CoE.
• Remain with the principal education provider for 6 months unless you are issued with a letter of release from the education provider to attend another institution.

• Student rights and responsibilities under the ESOS framework (pdf 390kb)
• The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000
• ESOS and Tuition Protection Service
• Overview of the National Code 2018
• The National Code 2018
• OHSC
• AAON Student Services
• AAON Courses
• AAON Campus
• Student Welfare

The costs of travelling to Australia are not included in your course fees and you will need to arrange and pay for your travel to Australia. You should plan to arrive in Sydney a minimum of two weeks before your course orientation, a timeframe that will allow you to settle in.

You will need to prepare a folder of official documents to bring with you to Australia including:

• Valid passport including a valid student visa
• Your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
• Insurance policies
• Original or certified copies of documents such as your birth certificate, medical records and educational qualifications as advised by Australian Academy of Nursing at the time of confirmation of enrolment.
• In case you lose your original documentation, make copies of your paperwork and passport and leave with a trusted family member.
• If you are travelling with your family you will need to include their documents as well.
• Carry all documentation in your carry-on luggage.