Information for International Students

An international student is defined as someone who is not an Australian or New Zealand citizen, nor a migrant holding a permanent resident visa for Australia.

English Language Proficiency

The Bachelor of Business program is taught in English. To gain admission, international students from countries where English is not the first language must demonstrate a minimum level of English language competency of IELTS 6.5 (General) or 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent. A valid International English Language Testing System (IELTS) certificate of not more than two years old must be provided. For more information about testing please visit www.ielts.org

If an international student has met all other admission requirements but does not meet English language requirements, the student can be admitted to the English Language program taught by the Academy of English (Blue Mountains International Hotel Management School). On completion of the course, students may automatically progress to the undergraduate program at AIHS.

Visa

International students require a student visa to study in Australia. You will need a student visa with condition 8105, which allows you to work up to 20 hours per week while studying and full time during your Industry Placement. For more information or to apply for a visa please visit Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Tax

To work in Australia you are required to have a tax file number (TFN). The TFN identifies you to the Australian Tax Department and ensures that you are taxed appropriately. You will be asked to include your TFN when completing a Tax Declaration Form when commencing employment. You can obtain a TFN by completing Tax File Number Application available online at www.ato.gov.au or from any Australia Post office.

OSHC

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a requirement of the Australian Government for all international students. The charge needs to be paid prior to issue of your visa. You need to pay for cover equivalent to the duration of your study program. OSHC is necessary to assist towards the costs of fees associated with any required medical treatment needed while international students are studying in Australia.

AHM is AIHS’s preferred OSHC provider. For more information or to apply please contact AHM directly on +61 134 246 or via email oshc@ahm.com.au