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How to enrol at SSBT
Admission Information for International Students
How to enrol at SSBT | If you are an International student and wish to study one of the appropriate programs at SSBT, you should apply online. If you are applying internationally to SSBT through an approved agent, please note that all correspondence relating to your application will be sent to that agent. ENROL NOW
Before submitting your online application, you should find out about SSBT’s Academic and English Language Requirements, Advanced Standing/Credit Transfer, admission information relating to your course, and important policies, terms and conditions.
Click here to submitting your application
You should consider the following before submitting your application:
- Do I meet the English Language Requirements?
- Do I need to undertake any extra English Language Training?
- Do I meet visa requirements?
- Do I have enough funds to study in Australia?
- Do I understand why I chose this particular course?
- Do I fully understand the course content?
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
| ssbt.edu.au | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURSES | TERM/HOLIDAY | TERM/HOLIDAY | TERM/HOLIDAY | TERM/HOLIDAY | TERM/HOLIDAY |
| BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY, ACCOUNTING, CHILD CARE, IT AND MARKETING. | Term 1 Start: 14/Jan Finish: 17/Mar | Term 1 Start: 13/Jan Finish: 15/Mar | Term 1 Start: 11/Jan Finish: 14/Mar | Term 1 Start: 10/Jan Finish: 13/Mar | Term 1 Start: 09/Jan Finish: 12/Mar |
| BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY, ACCOUNTING, CHILD CARE, IT AND MARKETING. | Holiday 1 Start: 18/Mar Finish: 14/Apr | Holiday 1 Start: 16/Mar Finish: 12/Apr | Holiday 1 Start: 15/Mar Finish: 11/Apr | Holiday 1 Start: 14/Mar Finish: 10/Apr | Holiday 1 Start: 13/Mar Finish: 09/Apr |
| BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY, ACCOUNTING, CHILD CARE, IT AND MARKETING. | Term 2 Start: 15/Apr Finish: 16/Jun | Term 2 Start: 13/Apr Finish: 14/Jun | Term 2 Start: 12/Apr Finish: 13/Jun | Term 2 Start: 11/Apr Finish: 12/Jun | Term 2 Start: 10/Apr Finish: 11/Jun |
| BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY, ACCOUNTING, CHILD CARE, IT AND MARKETING. | Holiday 2 Start: 17/Jun Finish: 14/Jul | Holiday 2 Start: 15/Jun Finish: 12/Jul | Holiday 2 Start: 14/Jun Finish: 11/Jul | Holiday 2 Start: 13/Jun Finish: 10/Jul | Holiday 2 Start: 12/Jun Finish: 09/Jul |
| BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY, ACCOUNTING, CHILD CARE, IT AND MARKETING. | Term 3 Start: 15/Jul Finish: 15/Sep | Term 3 Start: 13/Jul Finish: 13/Sep | Term 3 Start: 12/Jul Finish: 12/Sep | Term 3 Start: 11/Jul Finish: 11/Sep | Term 3 Start: 10/Jul Finish: 10/Sep |
| BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY, ACCOUNTING, CHILD CARE, IT AND MARKETING. | Holiday 3 Start: 16/Sep Finish: 13/Oct | Holiday 3 Start: 14/Sep Finish: 11/Oct | Holiday 3 Start: 13/Sep Finish: 10/Oct | Holiday 3 Start: 12/Sep Finish: 09/Oct | Holiday 3 Start: 11/Sep Finish: 08/Oct |
| BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY, ACCOUNTING, CHILD CARE, IT AND MARKETING. | Term 4 Start: 14/Oct Finish: 15/Dec | Term 4 Start: 12/Oct Finish: 13/Dec | Term 4 Start: 11/Oct Finish: 12/Dec | Term 4 Start: 10/Oct Finish: 11/Dec | Term 4 Start: 09/Oct Finish: 10/Dec |
| BUSINESS, HOSPITALITY, ACCOUNTING, CHILD CARE, IT AND MARKETING. | Holiday 4 Start: 16/Dec Finish: 12/Jan/2020 | Holiday 4 Start: 14/Dec Finish: 10/Jan/2021 | Holiday 4 Start: 13/Dec Finish: 09/Jan/2022 | Holiday 4 Start: 12/Dec Finish: 08/Jan/2023 | Holiday 4 Start: 11/Dec Finish: 14/Jan/2024 |
- Complete the online application.
- SSBT will assess your completed application. If you meet academic requirements, a conditional or unconditional Offer Letter will be issued along with an acceptance offer form.
Below procedure applies to International Students
- You may be required to undergo additional Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) assessment under the Streamlined Student Visa Framework (SSVF). Your Offer Letter will tell you if you are required to do this and once you have completed this additional assessment, SSBT will advise you whether you can proceed with your admission. You must not pay any tuition fees prior to SSBT advising of the outcome of your GTE assessment.
- When you are ready to accept your offer (you must have met all conditions in your offer letter first), you need to complete and sign the Offer Acceptance letter and organise payment of fees.
- SSBT will process your acceptance. You will be issued with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for your visa application.
- Once you receive a CoE, then you need to apply for a student visa. For details on how to apply, please visit Home Affairs or our Student Visa page.
- Once your Student visa is approved, you should arrange your travel and accommodation as soon as possible.
- Plan to arrive in enough time to attend the compulsory International Student Orientation and Enrolment prior to commencing your studies.
If you have completed the equivalent of Australian Year 10 or 11, you will most likely begin your studies at Certificate III level. If you have
completed the equivalent of Australian Year 12, you may start at Certificate IV or Diploma level. Each study area is different so please refer to the
specific course information located in the courses section of this guide.
| Country | Year 10/11 Equivalent | Year 12 Equivalent | English equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bhutan | Bhutan Middle Secondary School Certificate | Bhutan Higher Secondary School Certificate OR Middle Secondary School Certificate plus 2 year relevant vocational diploma. | IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) direct entry. |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensio Medio (Year 10 or Year 11 equivalent) | Certificado de Ensio Medio from 2011 (year 12 equivalent). ** Certificado de Ensio Medio plus 1 year Diploma or Higher qualification (pre 2011) | |
| China | Senior Secondary School Year 1 (Year 10 equivalent) Senior Secondary School Year 2 (Year 11 equivalent) | Senior Secondary Certificate (Senior School Year 3) | |
| Hong Kong | Secondary 4 or Secondary 5 OR Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) OR Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE). | HKDSE: 3 HKCEE: D Grade |
| India | State Education Boards 65% overall across all academic subjects.* Central Board Secondary Education (CBSE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects. Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) with 60% average overall across all academic subjects. Diploma qualifications: Average mark of 60% or above, should be VITC recognised and of 2-3 years duration. | IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry. IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS prior to entry. | |
| Indonesia | Secondary School:SMU 3 OR SMK 3 | Senior Secondary School Certificate of Completion (ijazah/STTB SMA/STTB SMK/STTB MA) | |
| Kenya | KCSE pass or GCE O-Level (4 subject passes) | Completion of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with C average or A- Level (2 subject passes) OR A level (1 A and 2 AS level passes) OR International Baccalaureate Diploma | Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses: > Kenyan KCSE English C > Other courses that require IELTS 6.0 or 6.5: > Kenyan KCSE English B |
| Malaysia | SPM (4 subject passes) or O-Level (D Grade or Higher) OR Senior Middle 2 | STPM (2 subject passes) or GCE A- Levels (2 subject passes) OR UEC (2B’s and 2C’s in academic). | Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses: > A or B in Malaysian SPM > C Grade in 1119 English > Other courses that require IELTS 6.0 or 6.5: > A in Malaysian SPM |
| Mauritius | GCE O-level (4 subject passes) | GCE A-Levels (2 subject passes) OR A level (1 A and 2 AS level passes) | |
| Nepal | School Leaving Certificate Examination (Year XI and XII) with 60% overall across all academic subjectsIELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS at Apple Study Group : B1+ Level | IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.5) direct entry. IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) overall (no band less than 5.0) - course will be packaged with 10 weeks ELICOS at Apple Study Group : B1+ Level | |
| Philippines | High School Diploma or National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) (Home Affairs requires completion of Year 11) | High School Diploma/Certificate of Graduation and completed first year university at a recognised tertiary institution OR 2 Years Community College OR 2 Years Technician Training Institute. | |
| South Korea | 11 years of school/10 years of school | General/Academic Senior High School Certificate/Diploma. (Kodung Hakkyo Choreupchang) | |
| Taiwan | Senior High School (1st or 2nd Year) | Senior High School Diploma or Senior Vocational School Diploma. (Kodung Hakkyo Choreupchang) | |
| UK | GCE O-Level (4 subject passes) | GCE A-Levels (2 subject passes) | |
| Vietnam | Upper Secondary schooling (Year 10 or 11 equivalent) | Diploma of General Education OR Vocational Education Graduation Diploma OR Vocational Training Diploma. | |
| Zimbabwe | GCE O Level (4 subject passes) | ZIMSEC A level grade - 2 passes D grade or higher / A Level 2 passes or (1 A and 2 AS level passes) / International Baccalaureate Diploma |
Please note that entrance may also be possible for mature age students without the grades listed above, based on appropriate work experience.
Depending on your nationality, the Australian Department of Home Affairs might only accept a formal English language test result (such as IELTS,
Pearson Test of English, TOEFL) as proof of English competency for student visa purposes. Please refer to homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/500-
for details.
Some courses may require a higher level of English i.e. Academic IELTS 6.0/7.0. You can find this information in the course section of
this guide.
Please note the Department of Home Affairs approved English tests are only valid for 2 years.
| Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses |
|---|
| IELTS (academic) score of 5.5 with no band score less than 5.0 |
| TOEFL 55 (iBT) |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Minimum Level 43 |
| Password score of 5.5 |
| Eiken Grade Pre 1 |
| Completion of at least 2 years of study at an acceptable grade in an English medium course completed within the previous 2 years |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Minimum of 3 in English A1 or A2 |
| Completion of the Cambridge First Certificate of English (FCE) |
| Completion of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Upper Intermediate Level or equivalent at SSBT/Apple Study Group or a recognised English college |
Please note: The Department of Home Affairs may require different or higher English levels for visa purposes, please check these at
homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/visa-1/500-
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