Practice Test 1.2 (General Training)

READING PASSAGE 2

You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 13-25, which are based on Reading Passage 2 on the following pages.

Questions 13 - 18

St. Trinian’s College

What applicants usually want to know—the questions we are most commonly asked.
A 
You can either phone for an interview or complete the attached form indicating which course you would like to take and return it to us by post, enclosing the registration fee. [Crack IELTS with Rob]

B
If you have difficulty in deciding which program would most effectively meet your needs, our academic counsellors can help you.

C
Our tuition fees are listed on the back of the enrollment form.

D
All long courses follow the academic year, but with short courses this is not possible. Full details of term dates will be mailed to you on request.

E
Our overseas student office will assist with immigration procedures and can also give advice on accommodation and other matters. We do everything we can to help overseas students settle in. [Crack IELTS with Rob]

F
Most of our courses include curriculum vitae writing and interview skills. Through our extensive contacts in the local business community we are often in a position to help graduates find suitable employment.

G
The college is a friendly place and has a pleasant, relaxed atmosphere. The few regulations that are enforced are mainly a matter of common sense, concerned with respecting the rights of fellow students and staff. For students studying practical, job training courses, it is compulsory to wear clothing which is appropriate to their workplace.

Questions 19 - 25

Terms And Conditions Of Enrollments

Full-fee paying international students are required to:

•    study on a full-time basis
•    comply with the visa regulation that at least 90 per cent attendance must be maintained. [Crack IELTS with Rob] The college is required to notify the immigration authorities of unsatisfactory attendance which may result in the termination of the visa
•    have adequate English language proficiency for the selected mainstream course or undertake to do an ELICOS course first
•    have adequate financial means to do the course
•    participate in orientation activities.

Note: You are advised to read and understand the conditions set out in the government acceptance advice form when you sign the declaration because you are required to comply with those conditions as an international student in Australia.

Fees

Application fees
The non-refundable application fee is $100.

Course fees

1.    The course fees set for 1997/1998 are:
Certificate Courses A$ 10 200 per year
Advanced Certificate Courses A$ 10 200 per year
Associated Diploma Courses A$ 10 200 per year
ELICOS A$ 5 950 20 weeks
VCE A$ 5 600 20 weeks

2.    The annual course fee includes the full cost of tuition and educational services provided by the college. [Crack IELTS with Rob] Textbooks, equipment, tools, stationery and any other individual requirements that you may need in your studies are your responsibility.

3.    Fee payment instructions are notified in the letter of provisional acceptance and fees must be paid by the date specified in the letter.

4.    All tuition fees must be paid by bank draft and made payable to King George’s College of TAPE.

Refund Policy

Application fees
1.    a) The application fee will not be refunded if the application is withdrawn after an offer of place has been made.

2.    b) Application fees will be refunded if the application is rejected or the course is cancelled by the college.

Course fees
If a student withdraws after payment of fees, the following will apply:

1.    a) If notice of withdrawal is received by the college less than two (2) weeks before the course commences, no refund is given.

2.    b) If written notice of withdrawal is given to the college less than four (4) weeks but more than two (2) weeks before the commencement of the course, 50 per cent of the course fee will be refunded.

3.    c) If written notice of withdrawal is received by the college at least (4) weeks before the course commences. 80 percent of the tuition fee will be refunded.

All notices of withdrawal must be in writing and addressed to the Manager, International Student Programs.

The notice of withdrawal should state name, course, date of commencement and reason for withdrawal.

Transfer To Another Institution

Applications for transfer must be made in writing to International Student Programs stating reasons, and a copy of the acceptance letter from the receiving institution must be attached. Fees to be transferred will be subject to the refund policy.

Note: The college will not be responsible for any monies made payable to any agent.