International Handbook

Application Step-by-Step Process Model

Step 1: Pre-Enrolment

We encourage you to get in contact with your local agent or to contact our Enrolments Office if you would like to make an enrolment enquiry.

 

The Friends School accepts international students from all parts of the world reflecting our Quaker values of diversity and global connections. We offer enrolment subject to availability throughout the year where admission is of benefit to the student and a space is available.

 

For more information on our application process, see our website: https://www.friends.tas.edu.au/ enrolments/international-enrolments/how-to-apply/

 

Step 2: Application

All applications need to be completed fully and signed by both parents. Each application is reviewed individually and independently by the Enrolments Manager.

  • Complete the Enrolment Application
  • Copy of Passport photo page
  • Previous 2 years of academic transcripts – (certified and translated into English if necessary)
  • A one-page letter/essay by the student-written in their own Handwriting.
  • Certified copies of certificates, awards demonstrating the applicant’s extra-curricular activities and service.
  • A written reference from the student’s principal or class teacher may be required at the time of application. (Certified and translated into English if necessary)
  • Copies of any certificates of public examinations (where applicable).
  • Results of your Australian Education Services Assessment (AEAS) or other  internationally recognised assessment.

Step 3: Receive and Accept your Offer from The Friends’ School

Once the required forms and documents have been received the Enrolments Manager and appropriate academic staff will review the application file.

 

A skype interview or interview in person will be arranged prior to an offer being made. Further information may be requested at this point.

 

Once a decision is made, your application will be acknowledged and, if successful, an Offer and an Enrolment Agreement will be sent to you.

 

To accept your offer to The Friends’ School you will need to:

  • Read, sign and return the written agreement to the Enrolments Manager
  • Payment of offer monies must be paid by the due date noted in your offer. If we do not receive payment by the date specified, priority will be given to other applicants.
  • On receipt of signed agreement and payment, confirmation of Enrolment will be issued.

Step 4: Confirmation

If you are applying through a Friends’ approved agent, your agent can assist you with your visa application.

 

You will need to have accepted your offer and received your Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment and Welfare (CAAW) Letter before you can apply for your Student Visa.

 

If you have opted for the School to purchase your Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) you will also need to provide the evidence (Policy Letter) with your visa application. This will be sent to you at the same time as the Confirmation of Enrolment.

 

A CAAW letter will not be issued where a student is not in boarding (Walker House).

 

Step 5: Prepare for Departure

Congratulations! We are looking forward to welcoming you to The Friends’ School very soon.

 

Please contact either your agent or the Enrolments Manager before booking flights. If you are a boarding student, you may not arrive before the date specified on your welfare arrangements.

 

If boarding, you will be emailed all Walker House forms that will need completing fully (leaving no blank answers) and returned to the Enrolments Manager by the date specified when provided to you.

 

Please read the student information to prepare for your arrival and make sure you contact enrolments if you have any questions.

 

Step 6: Student arrives in Australia

A Friends’ Staff member will greet the student at the airport and bring them to our Boarding facility, Walker House.

 

Step 7: Walker House (Boarding) Orientation

Students will be shown their private room, given time to unpack, settle in and given time to get organised for the School year. This may include OSHC activation, bank account, mobile phone, school uniform purchase, school shoe purchase, boarding house and local area orientation.

 

Step 8: Student School Orientation

Student orientation at The Friends’ School is about making friends, having fun, and finding the information and skills you need to enjoy and succeed in a new environment.

 

At the start of each term the International Student Co-ordinator (ISC) runs an Orientation Program designed to help all new international students make a smooth transition to academic life at the School.

 

Step 9: Classes Begin