International Fees

Application Fee

AUD$300 is payable with an application for enrolment. Exept as prescribed in the Refund Policy (see page 4 of the Wesley College Enrolment Procedures - International), this fee is neither refundable nor transferable.

Confirmation Fee

AUD$1,200 is payable to confirm enrolment. Exept as prescribed in the Refund Policy (see page 4 of the Wesley College Enrolment Procedures - International), this fee is neither refundable nor transferable.

School Fees (payment methods listed below)

Wesley College operates on two Semesters, and each semester is broken into two Terms.

• Semester 1 comprises Terms 1 and 2, from late January through to June with a holiday break in April.
• Semester 2 comprises Terms 3 and 4, from July through to December, with a holiday break in September.

The initial fees, as outlined in the letter of offer, are payable on confirmation of enrolment. Thereafter, fees are payable in two instalments per year, billed on 1 April and 1 October. Fees are payable within 30 days of the date of the account.

The Chief Financial Officer is authorised by the Wesley College Council to take whatever steps are deemed necessary to recover overdue accounts.

Important Dates

Tuition Fees

Should you require a Schedule of Fees for 2009, please contact the International Admissions Manager on + 61 3 8102 6888 or email admissions@wesleycollege.net

Learning Technology Fee

A Learning Technology Fee of AUD$1,466 is payable for students in years 5 - 12.

Year 9 Clunes Experience

The total cost for the Year 9 Clunes Program is AUD$3,052 for the eight-week term the student is at Clunes. This cost is in addition to the Tuition Fees and Consolidated Charge, and will be billed prior to the student attending Clunes.

Health Cover

Private health cover is required and is arranged by the College at a cost of AUD$352 per annum. This fee is outlined in the letter of offer.

Continuing students will be billed AUD$352 each October to cover private health cover for the period from January to December the following year. This cost is subject to change without notice.

Other Charges

Further costs will be incurred for the purchase of a uniform (approximately AUD$600-$1, 000) books and stationery (approximately AUD$500), and any sports equipment required.

Notice of Withdrawal and Tentative Notice of Withdrawal

International students are restricted from transferring from Wesley College to another education provider for a period of six months from commencement.

After this intitial six-month period, one term's notice in writing to the Head of Campus is required, advising the withdrawal of a student from the College, otherwise a charge equivalent to one term's fee will apply.

If you are uncertain about your child continuing their education at Wesley College, we encourage you to send tentative notice of withdrawal in writing to the Head of Campus at least one term in advance of the anticipated date of withdrawal from the College. Please clearly state in your letter that the notice is tentative notice. Tentative notice can either be confirmed or withdrawn once your decision is made.

Discounts

• Family Discounts

Where there are three or more children from the one family currently attending the College the following discounts will apply to Tuition Fees only:

Third child - 7.5% of Tuition Fees

Fourth and each additional child - 10.0% of Tuition Fees.

The discounts are applied to the youngest children in the family and will cease to apply once the number of children currently attending the College is less than three. If you are eligible for the discount it is automatically applied to your account.

The family discount does not apply to the Learning Technology Fee or any other fees and charges that are billed to your account.

Families who have been granted other forms of fees assistance may not be entitled to family discounts.

• Early Payment Discount

A 2.5% early payment discount may be available if you pay the full year's Tuition Fees in advance.

Some conditions apply. For further information, contact Admissions or the College Accounts Department.

For general fee enquiries or any other aspect of Wesley College fees, please contact the Fees Officer on + 61 3 8102 6240 or fees.officer@wesleycollege.net

Payment Methods

Methods of payment are listed below. It is preferable to forward your payment to the St Kilda Road campus. If payments are made at either the Elsternwick or Glen Waverley campuses, there will be a delay in allocating the payment to your account, as data entry can only be performed by the Finance Department at the St Kilda Road campus.

When paying by credit card, a surcharge will apply to cover fees charged by the bank or financial institution. The surcharge include GST and details are highlighted below.

• Cheque Payment

• Credit Card

You may only use MasterCard, Visa or AMEX to pay the account. If you choose to pay by credit card, the account is payable in full.

• BPAY

How to make a payment using BPAY

1. If you are not already a BPAY customer, register with your participating bank to become a BPAY customer.

2. Ring your bank on a touch phone and follow the prompts. Enter our BPAY
Biller Code 3426 and your Wesley College account number, which appears on the front of your account.

3. Nominate the account or credit card you wish the funds to be drawn from and the amount to be paid.

4. Take note of the payment reference number. This is your receipt. You have now paid your account.

5. For payments using Mastercard or Visa via BPAY, the surcharge will be 0.715% of amounts paid; the surcharge amount will be calculated and included on your billing statement for future payment.

Conditions of Enrolment

It is understood that unless you contact the Principal regarding the contents of the Conditions of Enrolment, you have read and understood the Conditions of Enrolment and agree to accept them. Any future amendments will be advised to you as they occur.

1. Wesley College reserves the right to refuse any application for enrolment without providing any reason.
2. Wesley College reserves the right to cancel the proposed enrolment of a student should we determine that we are not able to meet the specific needs of the student.
3. All students are required to attend an interview with a senior educator. This is to ensure that, as far as possible, Wesley College is able to provide an appropriate course of study for the student.
4. "Signatories to the 'Who is responsible for the fees' section of the Acceptance of Offer acknowledge that they are jointly and severally responsible for all fees of whatsoever nature and kind, payable as a result of enrolling a child at Wesley College. Responsibility for these fees subsists with all enrolling signatories irrespective of what may happen to the relationship (if any) of enrolling signatories and irrespective of any Court Orders or Child Support Assessments, Orders or Agreements as between enrolling signatories. Enrolling Signatories also acknowledge and understand that Wesley College is not bound any Court Orders or Child Support Assessments, Orders or Agreements as between Enrolling Signatories. Where more than one person signs the Acceptance of Offer, but payment is made by only one of the enrolling signatories, the enrolling signatories acknowledge that they remain throughout the attendance of the child at Wesley College jointly and severally responsible for all fees of whatsoever nature and kind, payable as a result of enrolling their child at Wesley College."
5. Signatories to the "Who is responsible for the fees" section of the Acceptance of Offer document, shall be the party/parties responsible for the payment of all fees, avoidable breakages, damage to the College properties by a student, and/or of College property (eg library books, musical instruments, notebook computers etc) unless otherwise negotiated with the Registrar
6. Fees are subject to increase at any time without notice. Should this be necessary and a parent/guardian feels he or she cannot accept the increase, the obligation to give one term's notice of the removal of a student will be waived. The parent/guardian must, however, give notice in writing within a fortnight of the alteration being announced that the student will be removed.
7. Charges in addition to the published fees may be incurred if students require additional integration aides or special services not completely covered by Government funding.
8. No student will be permitted to return to the College while any part of a fee instalment is in arrears, unless the Executive Management Team expressly waives this condition.
9. A term's notice in writing to the Head of Campus must be given before the removal of a student, otherwise a charge equivalent to one term's fees will apply.
10. A pro rata charge is made for new students entering the College for the first time after a term has commenced. If a student leaves during a term without giving a term's notice, no refund will be made for the remaining portion of that fee instalment.
11. A holding fee of 25% of the applicable Tuition Fees for the year level is required if students take leave of absence from their studies at Wesley College. The amount charged is calculated according to the time on leave. It is applicable for leave covering a minimum of one term to a maximum of one year. One term's written notice to Admissions is required.
12. Students must notify the College immediately if there is a change in Homestay or change of address, which must be approved by the International Student Coordinator at the student's campus. It is the College's responsibility to advise the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) if the College no longer approves these arrangements.
13. In order to comply with visa regulations, students must maintain a minimum of 80% attendance, otherwise DIAC must be advised and the students risk their visa being cancelled.
14. Entry into any course is subject to the assessment of the school. Course credit may only be offered as outlined below. For students transferring from interstate up to Year 10, the school does not offer course credit and entry into any course is subject to the assessment of the school. For students transferring form interstate in Year 11 and the beginning of Year 12, the student may receive course credit for units completed based on the assessment of the state of territory curriculum assessment authority (or other relevant authority or the school).
15. Some VET, VCAL, VCE and IB Diploma subject/units are offerred through an arrangement with another school, TAFE or private tutor and take place off campus.
16. For information on the grounds on which the student's enrolment may be deferred, suspended or cancelled, refer to Wesley College policy on the website.
17. In signing the Application for Enrolment it is understood that you have read, understood the information, and agreed to be bound by the conditions of enrolment as stated in Wesley College's Enrolment Procedures.

General Information for International Students

Wesley College prides itself on being a school with a caring environment, a factor which is particularly important for international students, where there is no immediate family support system. The school has clear guidelines in relation to the selection and care of international students, thus ensuring their happiness and success while at the College.

• Accommodation

Wesley College requires that international students either live with a relative or in a homestay with a family, receiving full board with their own room and all meals supplied.

• Primary Carer

Wesley College requires that each overseas student, irrespective of age, has a Primary Carer appointed by the student's parents to act on their behalf during the student's time at the school.

The Primary Carer should be a mature adult who is a resident of Melbourne and willing to accept responsibility for all aspects of the student's welfare whilst the student is enrolled at Wesley College.

The school would expect a Primary Carer to act as necessary in such matters as discipline, attendance, academic progress and accommodation arrangements for the student, and to exercise an overview of the student's activities out of normal school hours, to ensure that the student's welfare and interests are protected. It is also expected that Primary Carer will attend all Parent/Teacher interviews.

In many cases the parent will appoint a Primary Carer, but Wesley College may be required to appoint a Primary Carer for the student. The Primary Carer must be deemed to be a suitable choice by Wesley College.

Parents should note that the school must be informed in writing of any change in Primary Carership arrangements.
Where:
(1) A parent/Primary Carer holds a Student/Guardian visa; and (2) Where the Student/Guardian visa holder is a Primary Carer of a student visa holder who is under 18 years of age (or other exceptional circumstances such as disability or cultural requirements); and (3) Where such a Student/Guardian visa holder, who is required to remain in Australia with the student in order to ensure the student's welfare arrangements, wishes to leave Australia;

the parent/Primary Carer must receive DIAC (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) approval and demonstrate compassionate and/or compelling reasons for travel.

• Visas

To study in Australia a visa must be obtained from an Australian Embassy or High Commission.

The College's letter awarding a place, together with the eCOE and eCAW is a prerequisite to an application for a visa.

After commencement at Wesley College, assistance by the school can be given for subsequent renewals of study visas. Students need to contact the International Student Coordinator for assistance.

• Health Insurance - International Student Health Cover

The Australian Government requires all full fee paying international students to take out health insurance. The College arranges cover for each calendar year of the student's attendance and charges this fee to the student's account.

• Use of Personal Information

The information provided by the student to the College may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies and the Fund Manager of the ESOS Assurance Fund, pursuant to obligations under the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students.

The College is required, under s19 of the ESOS Act 2000, to tell the Department of Immigration about:

1. Certain changes to the student's enrolment and
2. Any breach by the student of a student visa condition relating to attendance satisfactory academic performance.

International Student Grievances Policy

(as required by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship)

• Policy

The College will seek to provide appropriate care for all international students attending the College.

A number of people take responsibility for caring for international students and act as required.

In the event of a dispute not being resolved within the campus, reference in the first instance should be made to Wesley College's Complaints and Appeals Policy (located on the Wesley College intranet).

Author: Dennis Freeman
Content Release: Bradley Burns

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