How to Enrol
Enrolling is simple! Just follow one of the options below:
Options 1
1. Select your course
2. Contact a local agent, they will be able to guide you through the enrolment process.
Contact us to get a list of suitable agents in your country.Option 2
1. Select your course
2. Press the “Enrol” button, print and complete the form.
3. Attach copies of all academic qualifications:– School reports.
– Examination certificates.
– English language test scores -such as IELTS
– & if applying for the full-time Certificate III or Diploma Art courses:
– Your portfolio* of 10-15 examples of your work.4. Return your application to AICA.
If your application is successful, you will be sent a Letter of Offer. This will contain your course requirements, fees payable and the date your course will start.
To accept this offer of a place, it will be necessary to pay the fees and charges specified in the Letter of Offer. This will include initial course fees, the Overseas Student Health Cover charge.
Overseas students require one of the following scores in a language proficiency test, when enrolling in a Certificate and/or Diploma course:
IELTS 5.0
TOEFL 173
TOEFL 500
TOEIC 625The work should be submitted flat (i.e. not rolled) in a portfolio of robust construction not exceeding 60cm x 90cm or can be emailed or sent to AICA via CD-ROM. Work submitted in postal tubes will not be assessed.
CONTENT 10-15 works, which include:
Original works such as drawings, designs, paintings, prints, collages, photographs and/or
Photographs of three-dimensional items such as sculptural pieces, ceramics or paintings and/or
Documentation of alternative works and/ or
Works in progress such as sketches, journals or workbooks; and/ or
Video/ digital presentation.
The Gold Coast is renowned as Australias premier holiday destination, and the casual resort atmosphere makes it appealing to visitors of all ages and interests. Consequently, the Gold Coast offers students more than a place to study; it is such a diverse and exciting place to live.
Australias Gold Coast region offers 70 kilometers of uninterrupted coastline of beautiful golden beaches, with lush subtropical rainforests only a 30 minute drive away.
The hinterland offers many contrasting activities from bush walking, horse riding and hot air ballooning to visiting Art Galleries and Museums as well as great restaurants and craft shops.
The Gold Coast has a wide variety of accommodation options to choose from, including:
home stay with Queensland families
private rental of apartments or houses
Share accommodation with other students.AICA or your local agent can provide you with information regarding the best accommodation type to suit you.
International student can choose from two options to pay their fees:
1. Pay in full prior to commencing your course.
2. Payment in full at the commencement of each term.Please contact us for further information.
If you wish to study for longer than 12 weeks, you will require a Student Visa. Further information regarding visas is available from the Australian Embassy, Consulate General or an educational agent in your country. If you are already in Australia you may be able to apply to change your visa on-shore, please contact DIMIA for further information.
The minimum requirements of the Australian Government are:
A letter of Offer and Confirmation of Enrolment from the AICA
A medical check-up
Proof of financial supportYou must have acceptable health insurance cover for the period of your intended stay in Australia.
To meet this requirement, you should pay for overseas student health cover (OSHC) , which will provide you with medical and hospital insurance.
AICA can organise the OSHC premium for you and arrange to pay the health insurance cover on your behalf; Alternatively you should obtain it yourself and provide evidence to the office processing your visa application that you have OSHC.
Information on the OSHC (including details of OSHC providers) can be found on the DIMIA website:
Working while you are traveling
All initial student visas granted do not provide permission to work in Australia.
Students will only be able to apply for a student visa with work rights after they arrive in Australia and only after the student has commenced their course of study.
International Students are limited to 20 hours’ work per week while they are studying their preferred course.
For more information on studying while working speak to an agent or go direct to the Australian Government Department of immigration and multi cultural affairs