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TAFE NSW International policies, forms and services
Policies, procedures and forms for international students
Are you an enrolled international student wanting to change your course? If so, please complete this form.
Please note: course changes depend on availability at the preferred location.
Transfer into another TAFE NSW course (for continuing students only)
Are you an enrolled international student applying to change your study location? If so, please complete this form.
Please note: changing your study location depends on the course and vacancy.
VET courses: Transfer of TAFE NSW Location (for continuing students only)
Higher Education courses: Campus Transfer Application Form (for higher education students)
Are you looking to extend your study due to personal or course-related challenges or failed units? If you are an enrolled international student in this situation, please complete this form.
International Student Enrolment Management Procedure
VET courses: Suspension of Study Form
Higher education courses: Withdrawal and Interruption Application Form (for higher education students)
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) courses: Request for Suspension Form (leave of absence)
Are you an international student who needs to withdraw or cancel your enrolment? Please complete this form.
VET courses: Cancellation of Enrolment Form
Higher education courses: Withdrawal and Interruption Application Form (for higher education students)
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) courses: Request for Cancel Enrolment Form
Visit TAFE NSW International Terms and Conditions for our full refund policy for all TAFE NSW international student courses.
VET courses: Refund of Fee Form
Higher education courses: You must complete both the Refund of Fee Form and Withdrawal and Interruption Application Form (for higher education students).
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) courses: Request for Refund of Fee Form
Are you an international student applying for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning? If so, please complete this form.
Read our course progress and attendance monitoring for international students (VET and ELICOS) procedure, and TAFE NSW higher education student progression, exclusion, and graduation procedures.
VET courses: Intervention Strategy/Learning Agreement Form
Higher education courses: HE Intervention Strategy/Learning Agreement Form
TAFE NSW international under 18 student accommodation and welfare arrangement form
TAFE NSW registered providers: Homestay providers list
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Framework
The Australian Government wants international students to have a safe, enjoyable and rewarding study experience in Australia. Australia is one of the few countries to enact laws that ensure quality education and consumer protection. These laws are known as the ESOS Framework, including the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and the National Code 2018.
The ESOS Act requires that all educational institutions that train international students are registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). CRICOS registration guarantees that the course and your study provider meet the standards necessary for overseas students. The TAFE NSW provider code on CRICOS is 00591E and all our programs and courses offered to international students are registered on CRICOS.
If you want to learn more visit the Department of Education and Training – ESOS Legislative Framework.
We’re here to help
At TAFE NSW we ensure every international student has the support of an International Customer Experience Coordinator. They can help you in accessing the right support services.
You can also check out our international student frequently asked questions.