| Accepted in full-time study |
| You must be accepted for full-time study in a registered course or part of a registered course to be eligible for this visa. |
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| Financial requirements |
| You must have enough money to pay for travel, tuition and living expenses for yourself, your spouse and your dependent children for the duration of your stay in Australia . You must also have enough money to support your spouse and dependent children, even if they do not travel with you to Australia . |
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| Health requirements |
| You must meet certain health requirements and may need to undergo a health examination. The requirements vary based on: |
| 1. your length of stay in Australia |
| 2. other health risks in your home country or countries you have visited for more than three months within the last five years. |
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| Health insurance |
| You must have health insurance while in Australia . Health insurance can be provided by obtaining Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) which provides medical and hospital insurance. |
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| English language skills |
| The English language skills you require and the evidence you must provide if you are applying for your first student visa or to renew your student visa. |
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| Academic record and age requirements |
| All students except exchange students must meet specific academic and age requirements. If you are applying for your first student visa , you must provide evidence: |
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• that you have successfully completed Year 9 or equivalent |
| • that your age is appropriate for your proposed Year level |
| of one of the following: |
| • that your secondary school course will be at least 16 months |
| • that you successfully completed a recognised secondary course lasting two years outside Australia . The course must have an Australian curriculum and be conducted in English by an Australian provider. |
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| Character |
| You must be of good character to enter Australia . The information you provide on the Character Declaration section of your application will be used to assess your character. |
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| Student under 18 years of age - additional requirements |
| Parental permission |
| Accommodation and welfare arrangements |
| Welfare provided by a parent or legal custodian |
| Welfare provided by an education provider |
