Enrolment
Enrolment Information
Students must be of 18 years old and above to study at Yorke Institute
Entry Requirements for Overseas Students
English Language and Academic Requirements
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IELTS testing score of 5.5, or TOEFL score of 550 |
Completion of Secondary Studies in home country equivalent to Australian Year 12 qualification |
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Satisfactory completion of ELICOS at upper intermediate level |
Completion of a Year 12 in Australia |
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Completion of a recognised foundation course in Australia or other countries with a pass in all subjects |
Entry Requirements for Local Students
•Australian Year 11 or through relevant work experience that demonstrates ability to complete the chosen course for Certificate III and IV level.
• Australian Year 12 for Diploma courses.
Selection is not based purely on academic performance. Relevant work experience, work samples will be considered
Enrolment at Yorke Institute
To lodge an application to study at Yorke Institute you are required to complete our application form and pay $200.00 AU. The Application cost is non-refundable
Enrolment Process
- The enrolment form and any supporting evidence are sent to the Student Administration Officer. Interviews will be conducted by the Student Administration Coordinator or representative agents
- Successful applicants will receive a letter of offer stating that the applicant has been offered a place to study at Yorke Institute, details of course fees, OSHC and application cost payable to confirm your place.
- This information may be used to obtain a pre-approved visa with the Department of Immmigration & Citizenship (DIAC)
- Once the conditions set out in the letter of offer are met, the enrolment is confirmed and a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) will be issued.
- An application for a student visa should be lodged with the COE and other supporting documents. In line with the Government policy, students with intellectual and physical disabilities are encouraged to participate in training
Application must be addressed to the Student Administration Officer and can be lodged via the following methods:
By email: info@yorkeinstitute.com
By fax: +61 3 8415 0366
By mail: Yorke Institute- Student Administration Officer
PO BOX 1181 Richmond North VIC 3121 Australia
In person: Yorke Institute
13 Elizabeth Street
Richmond VIC 3121
By your agent
NOTE: If your IELTS score is below 5.5, we will provide you with an application form from an ELICOS provider to assess your English level. You will be required to undertake an English placement test by the provider to determine your level of English.
Once you are granted your student visa, finalise your travel/accommodation arrangement and inform Yorke about the day of your arrival in Australia by sending an email to info@yorkeinstitute.com
Make sure to be here for your orientation day as stated in your letter of offer which will be sent to you directly via the email or post, or through your agent.
Payment Methods
Yorke will accept payments via any of the following:
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Cheque or Bank Draft made out to “Yorke Institute Pty Ltd” and posted to: GPO Or Cash, Visa or Mastercard will be accepted on campus at Yorke Institute, Or Electronic Transfer funds to: ANZ Bank Account Name: Yorke Institute Pty Ltd. BSB: 013 435 Account Number: 2593 43387 SWIFT CODE: ANZBAU3M |
Things you will need to do before you leave your country to study in Australia
Checklist of things to do before you arrive as a guide
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Pack your bags and be sure to include the following:
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Make sure you leave any originals or copies of these documents safely with family in your home country in case of loss of documents.
Student Personal Details
Yorke Institute requires students to maintain personal details and information to meet with the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (Commonwealth) (the ESOS Act) and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education.
The authority for Yorke Institute to collect this information is governed by the ESOS Act, the Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2001 (Commonwealth) and the National Code.
We will only disclose your personal information if you provide Yorke Institute with a written request or where the law permits or requires us to do so. In these circumstances, the minimum amount of information required or requested will be disclosed.
Personal information may also be shared with the Australian Government, designated authorities, the Tuition Assurance Scheme and the ESOS Assurance Fund Manager. This information may include but not limited to personal and contact details, course enrolment details and changes and circumstances of any suspected breach by the student of a student visa condition
NOTE: Students must inform changes to their personal details to the Student Administration Officer immediately or within seven (7) days of their occurrence to enable us to update this information in PRISMS or Yorke’s data management system.
Students are required to:
- Conduct themselves in appropriate manners
- Keep satisfactory academic progress
- Maintain current contact details with Yorke
- Pay fees on time
Conditions of Enrolment
The course
Yorke Institute reserves the right to accept or reject at its discretion, any application for enrolment in a course.
Yorke Institute does not guarantee that every unit will be offered in any particular term.
Units offered in any term are subject to change.
Students will be enrolled into the first academic term of study.
Yorke Institute reserves the right to change or replace trainers at any time, cancel a course or unit prior to commencement of each term and make changes to the syllabus or timetable at any time.
Course Fees
Course fee may be increased annually or at the discretion of Yorke Institute.
International students are required to pay fees at the time of accepting an offer of a place to study at Yorke Institute, paid in advance of a semester.
Fees must be paid in advance, before the start of the semester or by the due dates under an agreed payment plan. Failure to comply with the terms of your payment plan may result in termination of a place of offer or enrolment at the Institute or suspension of studies.
Note: Cancellation on grounds of non-payment of course fees will be reported to DIAC
Before a unit can be repeated, the course fees in relation to the unit must be paid in full regardless of any fees that may have been paid in advance for other units.
If a visa status changes for an overseas student (e.g. becomes a temporary or permanent resident) the student will continue to pay full overseas student’s fees for the duration of the enrolled program as stipulated in the Student Agreement.
Refunds
Yorke Institute has a formal refund policy. For full details refer to Refund policy.
Student claiming refunds must do so by completing a Refund Request Form.
Additional Policies
If you would like further information prior to your orientation day related to policies and procedures please review the polices in this website.
