The following information on students seeking transfer to another provider, or from another provider to TAFE SA is in accordance with Standard 7 of the National Code 2018. There is no administration fee or charge to apply for or be granted a release from TAFE SA for international students.
It is recommended for students seeking a release to review the circumstances when a release will be granted to avoid disappointment of receiving a refusal to their request for transfer. Students should contact the Department of Home Affairs to seek advice on whether the release and, therefore, a change in the enrolment:
Students must complete and submit a Request for Withdrawal/Release/Deferral form to the International Unit and must have a valid letter of offer from another provider as an attachment.
The International Unit may grant a release for an international student to transfer to another provider in circumstances including, but not limited to:
The International Unit will inform the international student (and parent/guardian if student is under18) in writing (email is acceptable) that:
The International Unit may refuse a request for release and transfer in circumstances including, but not limited to:
The International Unit will inform the international student by email within 10 working days of:
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