Enrolment information How to enrol How to Enrol
Step 1 – Fill in our enrolment form
You need to make sure you include the following information:
- Your full name as it is on your passport
- Your date of birth
- When you want to commence the course
- How many weeks you want to study
- Which course you want to undertake
- Whether you want us to organise accommodation for you and what type would you like
- If you want to be picked up at Sydney airport on arrival and transported to your accommodation
Step 2 - Letter of offer
We will then send you a letter of offer (which is similar to a quote for a transaction, leading to an invoice for payment).
Step 3 - Payment
Once you have received the letter of offer – you can then pay for your course and for accommodation if applicable. You can pay several ways
- Through an agent
- By credit card
- Bank transfer
For further information about making payment, please follow this link to
method of payment
Step 4 - Confirmation of enrolment
When we have received payment, we will send you a confirmation of your enrolment. Depending on the country you are from, you may need to present the letter of offer or confirmation of enrolment as part of your application for an Australian visa.
Step 5 - Applying for a visa
Obtaining information on visas
International students must have a valid student visa for the duration of their studies in Australia. You should check with the Australian Embassy in your country to see if you are eligible to apply for a student visa before obtaining official confirmation of your enrolment and paying tuition fees. You will only be issued with a student visa for study in Australia if you seek to undertake a full-time course that is accredited and registered by the Australian Government. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) also has offices in many countries, check their website for locations.
find out about visa requirements
Where can I get the visa application forms?
Visa application forms in English, Portuguese or Spanish can be downloaded from the The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website. For application forms in host-country languages contact your nearest Australian Embassy or DIAC office. Most students will need to fill in the Application for a Student (Temporary) Visa Form 157A. US Study Abroad, Norwegian and Swedish students over 18 years of age can apply for an electronic student using Form 157E on the DIAC website.
Where can I get help with filling out a visa application?
The visa application forms are designed so that you can complete them with minimal, if any, help. The DIAC website has visa information forms for downloading and provides more information on student visa requirements. However, if you want to seek help in obtaining a visa you are advised to use a registered migration agent. Contact the nearest Australian Embassy or DIAC Office for a list is available of registered migration agents.
You will be asked to have a medical examination as part of the visa process. You will be given a list of approved doctors and special forms for the doctor to complete.
Where do I submit the visa application?
Unless instructed otherwise by the institution or agent you have been dealing with, you should send your visa application form (together with the correct visa application payment and all necessary documents) to the nearest Australian Embassy or DIAC Office.
Obtaining medical insurance
All students must show evidence that they have health insurance cover before a visa can be issued. Australia has a very cost competitive medical insurance system. In many cases you can pay the compulsory medical insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover, or OSHC for short) premium to the education institution (that is Ability Education) which will pay the health insurer on your behalf.
Norwegian students are exempt from this requirement. Swedish students who are studying under CSN International (the Swedish National Board of Student Aid) who have obtained insurance through CSN are also exempt from the OSHC requirement.
Receiving your visa
You can only be granted a student visa if you intend to study a registered course or part of a registered course on a full-time basis. If your application is successful you will be issued with a Multiple Entry Visa allowing you to travel backwards and forwards to Australia within the period for which the visa has been granted. That period will depend on the course for which you have been accepted. Your visa can be cancelled if you discontinue your studies or fail to meet the conditions of your visa.
What if my student visa application is not successful?
If your application is not successful you will be told the reasons in writing. The decision not to grant you a student visa cannot be reviewed if you applied from outside Australia. Before re-applying for a student visa, you should carefully consider what evidence you can provide to satisfy the decision maker that you meet all the requirements for a student visa.
If you apply in Australia and are refused a student visa then you may apply for a review of the decision. You will be notified of your review rights in writing and the time limits for lodging such an appeal.
If you have paid for your course with us at a ABILITY, we need to see the documentation of the visa refusal. We will refund 100% of your tuition costs. You will only forfeit the enrolment fee.