Information for former students of Melbourne International
College and Sterling College Pty Ltd (NSW)
The Australian Government has in place comprehensive arrangements to ensure that your interests are safeguarded. Key elements include the tuition assurance scheme and the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Assurance Fund.
- Your provider is a member of the tuition assurance scheme managed by the Australian Council for Private Education and Training (ACPET). Under the ESOS Act, ACPET is required to offer you a suitable alternative course. Under this arrangement you will not be required to pay extra money if you have already paid money in advance to your provider before the closure.
- The Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations will be overseeing this process.
- If ACPET is unable to place you in a suitable alternative course then the ESOS Assurance Fund may offer you a place in a suitable alternative course. If the ESOS Assurance Fund is unable to place you in a suitable alternative course you may be eligible for a refund.
You do not need to enrol yourself in another course at this time. Arrangements are being made to place you in another course as soon as possible.
You should retain all records concerning your enrolment, including receipts and academic records. For further information please check the following website for updates www.aei.gov.au/ESOS or call the ESOS Helpline on 1300 363 079. |