How to apply - English programs at Sydney Institute

Step one: Read both sides of the TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute Language Centre (SITEC) application form carefully.

 Step two: Obtain information on student visas from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website or your nearest Australian embassy.

Step three: Fill in and sign the SITEC application form. Carefully read the terms and conditions of enrolment contained listed on the application form.

Step four: Send your completed application form, application fee and a certified copy of your passport or birth certificate to:

English Language Centre
TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute
Level 1, Building H
Mary Ann Street
Ultimo NSW 2007
Australia

Step five: After processing your application we will send you an offer letter stating fees payable and whether or not you need to submit an application for Pre Visa Assessment (PVA) to the Australian Diplomatic Office in your home country.

If you need to apply for a PVA, wait until you've received approval, then send us a copy of your approval letter along with the fees. If you don't need to apply for a PVA, then you can simply send us us your fee.

As with the application fee, payments needs to be made by bank draft or bank cheque payable to "TAFE NSW – Sydney Institute English Language Centre".

Step six:  When we receive your fee payment we will send a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) to both you and your local Australian Diplomatic Office. Take your copy of the COE to the local Australian Diplomatic Office so that they can confirm your details and finalise your student visa application.

Step seven: Notify the English Language Centre when your visa application is approved and we will confirm the starting date of your course.