Hillcrest International Learning Community Entry Requirements 1. Hillcrest Christian College will consider enrolment applications from students wishing to apply for a Student Visa, subject to compliance with minimum requirements and conditions set by the College, and with legislative requirements of the State of Queensland and the Commonwealth of Australia, including any requirements to undertake extra tuition to learn English to meet the English language proficiency standard needed to enter mainstream classes. 2. Applications for enrolment must be made on the Hillcrest Christian College International Application form. This must be correctly completed, and must be accompanied by the following documents to support the application: • •
Certified copies of academic reports for the past 2 years, together with explanation of the reporting standards and what is indicative of a ‘passing grade’ in the reporting system. A copy of English Proficiency assessment report (E.g. IELTS, AEAS or EIKEN Report) for students applying for Yr 9-Yr12.
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A completed Reference Form from the student’s current or most recent school Principal is also required if student Report Cards do not record student behaviour or commitment to studies.
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Appropriate proof of identity and age.
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Written evidence of proficiency in English as a second language.
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Photocopy or scanned copy of passport page with name, photo identification, passport number and expiry date.
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Completed Homestay Application Form (if applicable)
3. Where the above documents are not in English, certified translations in English are required, with necessary costs to be met by the applicant. 4. An application for enrolment can only be processed once the International Department has received a completed online application including all the relevant attachments. 5. Applications from overseas students are processed according to established policy and procedures and are dealt with on their merits. Failure to disclose details required as part of the application process may later result in cancellation of enrolment. 6. Assessment procedures include an evaluation of reports from previous schools, English language proficiency and a ZOOM interview with the Executive. In cases where report cards are not available or are inconclusive for any reason, the school may require relevant testing of the applicant to assess the application. 7. Onshore applications for Years 11-12, where the student is transferring from another registered CRICOS provider, will only be considered where the transfer, if accepted, allows the student to achieve a successful study outcome at the end of the enrolment. 8. Offshore applications for enrolment in Years 11-12 will not be considered after the Yr 11 course has commenced/ unless the student can complete course assessment before the end of the first semester of Year 11.
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