TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF ENROLMENT :


CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY

Tuition fees are fully refundable if:
The Australian Government has refused to grant you an initial visa to study in Australia
or to extend your visa.
Your application for admission is not successful.
The course at AUBATAR is cancelled.
The conditions stated in the enrolment confirmation have not been met.
You failed to meet the course progression rules and are not permitted to re-enrol.
You will be eligible for a refund of fees if paid in advance of notification of exclusion.

Consideration will be given to special circumstances of a compassionate nature (such as the death of a close family member or illness) that may necessitate withdrawal from a program.

Tuition fees are partly refundable if:
After accepting an offer of a place, you give a minimum of 28 days written notice before the commencement date on the Confirmation of Enrolment Form, of an inability to undertake the course, all tuition fees paid for the semester are refundable less an administrative fee of 10% and any agent’s or processing fees
You give less than 28 days written notice before the commencement date on the Confirmation of Enrolment Form, of an inability to undertake the course, all tuition fees paid for the semester are refundable less an administrative fee of 20% and any agent’s or processing fees
If you have paid your tuition fees yearly in advance, and written notification is received more than 28 days prior to the commencement of the second semester, a 90% refund of tuition fees is applicable less any agent’s or processing fees

You can apply for a leave of absence up to 28 days after commencing the course. All fees will be credited for up to a period of two terms. Fees will not be refunded after this period.

All applications for refunds must be on the Application for Refund Form together with relevant supporting information, and sent to the Director, AUSBATAR, 79 Ireland Street, West Melbourne, Victoria 3003.

The refund will be paid in Australian dollars by cheque and sent to the applicant’s registered address; OR sent to another institution if requested in writing under the applicant’s signature and supported by production of an offer letter; OR under special circumstances, the refund can be paid directly into a nominated bank account if requested in writing under the applicant’s signature. No Refund is made to a third party.
State that “This Agreement does not remove the right to take further action under Australia’s consumer protection laws”

Where the student decides to withdraw from a course after arrival in Australia or where the student’s enrolment is terminated due to non-attendance, non-payment of fees and/or non-compliance with the school rules and DIMIA rules, AUSBATAR’s policy is that no refunds are granted after the Commencement of the course.

TRANSFER TO ANOTHER INSTITUTION :

Applicants for transfers must be made in writing to the Manager, International Programs, AUSBATAR stating reasons and a copy of acceptance letter from the receiving institution must be attached. Fees to be transferred will be subject to the AUSBATAR refund policy.

Links to University:
Educational links between TAFE systems and University are being firmly established and students can receive course credits, or advanced standing, for entry into relevant Degree Programs.

Teaching and Assessment Methods:
Students usually attend three or four lectures, tutorials and computer lab sessions each day from Monday to Friday. Classes can last from one to four hours. Each educational institution will have its own teaching and assessment methods. In general however, the Australian education system operates in the following ways:

Students are encouraged to participate actively in class. This may require in answering of questions, putting forward of original ideas, or presenting a class paper.

The relationship between the students and the academic staff members is informal and relaxed. Students should not hesitate to ask the staff for assistance, particularly when the student has not understood something which has been said.

Plagiarism (the use of another person’s thoughts or writings as one’s own) is an offence. Instead students are expected to acknowledge the original sources, and use these as basis to develop their own ideas.

Most lecturers prefer that essays and assignments be typed rather than handwritten. Students are encouraged to use the computers, scanner, laminator and photocopying device on campus.

Methods of assessing students vary from course to course. The professional system of Regular class and computer laboratory sessions, Group activities through a Management Learning Team (MLT), Case studies and problem-solving exercises, Projects, Assignments, Syndicate presentations/seminars, Workshops sessions, Supporting audio-video sessions, Written examinations is employed. In each unit the method of assessment is set out at the beginning of the term.

Lecturers and tutors are usually willing to discuss (either in class or individually), any problems student may have in understanding lectures and discussions, writing assignments or preparing for examinations. A range of other programs are conducted to assist students to make the transition to study in Australia.

Academic Timetable and Summer School:
The timetable for course is based on 4 terms with the first term beginning in February each year. A mid term break of at least two weeks separate the two terms. Each term is about ten weeks long with approximately 8 of these weeks for teaching, one for study and exams and one week free from class contact. A summer semester of about 8 weeks is conducted between December and January and early February each year for mid-year intake students and for students who wish to fast track their course.

Exemptions:
Information regarding status of credits or exemptions for the study already undertaken cannot generally be given until the application has been received and the student has been accepted into the course. Students would then be required to make a separate application for status on the appropriate application form and is required to attach details of the course curriculum previously studied.

Obligations of International Student:
The legal obligations of all international students are that they:

Seek temporary entry to Australia for study purpose only

Only undertake a course approved for international students by the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST); Federal Government of Australia and The State Government of Victoria

Under full-time studies. Undertake no more than 20 hours per week of employment, except during term holidays when they are permitted to work full time and leave Australia on completion of their course.

Be aware of likely costs in Australia and have the financial capacity to meet such costs.

Provide correct and current information regarding Australian residential address and telephone numbers to the School throughout their period of study at this School.

SATISFACTORY ATTENDANCE :

Australian Government Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs(DIMIA) Visa regulations require an attendance of at least 90%. It is the policy of AUSBATAR to constantly monitor attendance requirements, after cautioning the students who do not comply with the attendance requirements, notify the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs(DIMIA) authorities of those who are excluded from the School courses for unsatisfactory attendance or where enrolment is terminated for other non compliance with the School or Federal & State Government of Australia policies.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS :

All international students who have changed their address must fill in a Change of Address form, which is Mandatory and is available at both the international Student Office and with the Students Records Office and notify the School within Two days of such change.

EXCLUSION :

If you fail to comply with the By-laws & policies of the School, your enrolment may be cancelled and/or you may face exclusion. Reasons for exclusion include provision of false documentation, insufficient academic progress, cheating in examinations and plagiarism. Australian School of Business of Administration Technology and Research will advise the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs(DIMIA) and Victorian Government of the names of any students whose enrolments have been cancelled or who have been excluded and such students will normally be required to leave Australia.

CODE OF CONDUCT :

Students are expected to be punctual and reliable in attendance and refrain from any behaviour which is dangerous, offensive or disruptive to normal School activities or against the Federal & State Government of Australia's rules and regulations. The School's Council has a Student Code of Conduct and Student Grievance Procedures. These procedures outline student rights and responsibilities. It is the responsibility of each student to be aware of these documents. Copies of these procedures are available from various sources such as Student Services, School Libraries, Information Centre, Counselling, Access and Support Teams.