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UNSW Institute of Languages Sydney Australia


How to Enrol

To complete your enrolment in any of the Institute of Languages courses simply follow some easy steps that will help guide you through the process. Before starting the enrolment process, we need to know whether you are an International Student or Local Student.

Am I an International Student?

You are an international student if you are one of the following:
  • Citizen of another country except Australia or New Zealand
  • Temporary resident of Australia
  • Permanent resident of New Zealand

To study more than 3 months in Australia, International Students require a Student Visa issued by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

If you are an International Student please go to the International Students enrolment information.

Am I a Local Student?
Local students do not require Student Visas to study in any of the courses at the Institute of Languages.

You are a local student if you are one of the following:
  • Citizen of Australia or New Zealand
  • Permanent resident of Australia

If you are migrant to Australia you may be eligible to learn English with the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) if you are:
  • An adult (18 or older), and
  • A migrant or refugee who is new to Australia, and
  • In possession of a permanent visa, and
  • Able to speak little or no English.

If you are a Local Student please go to the Local Students enrolment information.


How to enrol

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