Fees Schedule for International Students
The course fees for international students are as follows:
- Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology $18,000.00
- Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology $18,000.00
- Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology $9,000.00
This includes an enrolment fee of $250.00. A deposit of $2,000.00 is required on application to secure a place in the course.
International students are required to sign a written agreement on payment of fees which sets out the services to be provided, fees payable and information about refunds of course money.
The balance can be paid either:
- full payment ($15,750) two (2) weeks before you commence the course OR
- a payment of $8,000.00 at least two (2) weeks before you commence the course and $8,000.00 two (2) weeks before you commence semester 2.
The payment of all fees and charges is receipted and dated at the time of payment. Accurate records of fees receipted and dated are maintained and secured.
Please note that any school aged dependants accompanying you to Australia will be required to pay full fees if they are enrolled in either a government or non-government school.
Additional Costs
Completion of the course involves the use of drafting paper, special equipment and calico. For your convenience drafting paper and equipment is available for purchase from the school. Calico can be purchased locally. You should budget for approximately $2,500.00 per qualification.
Fees Refund Policy
If the Elizabeth Bence School of Fashion cancels any training session students are entitled to transfer to replacement training sessions at our school.
If students are not granted a Student Visa then all fees will be refunded less the enrolment fee ($A250.00). Students will need to provide evidence from the relevant Australian Government Department that the Visa was refused.
If students withdraw their application for enrolment before the course commences we will refund all fees paid (excluding the $A250.00 enrolment fee).
No refund will be granted to a student whose enrolment is terminated for failure to comply with the Elizabeth Bence School of Fashion’s policies and procedures and the requirements of their visa by DIMA.
After course commencement if students withdraw from the course for whatever reason they will not be entitled to any refund. Every effort will be made to negotiate the transfer of training, at the school’s convenience, in the event of a prolonged illness or personal hardship with the approval of DIMA.
Requests for refund should be made in writing to the Principal with documented evidence of the reason for withdrawal. Eligible refunds will be made within 4 weeks after receipt of the claim.
If the Elizabeth Bence School of Fashion defaults, we will make every effort to transfer the students’ enrolment to another college. If this is unsuitable the school will pay a refund of the total amount of the course money received from the student. This refund will be paid to students within 2 weeks of the default day with a statement explaining how the refund amount has been calculated. The school defaults if the course: does not start on the agreed starting date ceases to be provided before it is completed is not provided in full to the student
This fees refund policy does not remove students’ rights to take further action under the Australian Consumer Protection laws.
The Elizabeth Bence School of Fashion Complaints and Appeals Policy and Procedures do not circumscribe a student’s right to pursue other legal remedies.