Overseas Students

Christ College ,

1 Clarence St, BURWOOD, NSW, 2134 *

Morling College,

120 Herring Rd, MACQUARIE PARK, NSW, 2113

Youthworks College,

22 Carillon Avenue, CAMPERDOWN, NSW, 2232

Camp Wanawong, Fifth Avenue, LOFTUS, NSW, 2232

Sydney Missionary and Bible College,

43 Badminton Rd, CROYDON, NSW, 2132

140 Croydon Ave, CROYDON PARK, NSW, 2133

* Some courses are available to overseas students at this location in Chinese.

Bible College South Australia

176 Wattle Street, MALVERN, SA, 5061

Brisbane School of Theology

1 Cross Street, TOOWONG, QLD, 4066 *

Malyon College

53 Prospect Road, GAYTHORNE, QLD, 4051

Queensland Theological College

369 Boundary Street, SPRING HILL, QLD, 4000

* Some courses are available to overseas students at this location in Chinese.

Melbourne School of Theology

5 Burwood Highway, WANTIRNA, VIC, 3152*

Presbyterian Theological College

684 Elgar Road, BOX HILL NORTH, VIC, 3129

Reformed Theological College

221 Queen St, Level 3, MELBOURNE, VIC, 3000

Ridley College

170 The Avenue,PARKVILLE, VIC

* Some courses are available to overseas students at this location in Chinese.

Trinity Theological College

632-634 Newcastle Street, LEEDERVILLE, WA, 6007

Vose Seminary

20 Hayman Road, BENTLEY, WA, 6102

Melbourne School of Theology

41 Station Road, ST LEONARDS, TAS, 7250

Not all of the courses of the Australian College of Theology are available to overseas students. Only the courses listed below are offered to overseas students and the entry requirements can be found in the course pages (please click on the course link/s below to see more details).

* This courses is being retired on 31/12/2019.

A list of which ACT college each of these courses can be studied by overseas students is available on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).

All applicants for a course to be delivered in English must be able to communicate adequately in English. The ACT has established certain requirements for English language testing for potential candidates from non-English backgrounds. Applicants are advised to consult the ACT’s Admission Policy – English Language Proficiency, which can be found at – English language proficiency policy

The following information will help you calculate the entry level equivalences for overseas qualifications.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

This is the score as reported in the IB Diploma.  Incomplete diplomas will not be considered for admission.  Students must obtain the minimum of 24 points to be eligible for the award of Diploma and to also achieve the minimum points for course entry eligibility.

China University Entrance Exam (GAO KAO)

University entrance exam.  Score is calculated using the total score of the 4 subjects (the maximum score is 750).

GCE A Level

Scores are calculated from the results in three Advanced Level (A2) subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1.  Up to two Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level results may be included in the aggregate and will be calculated based on A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.

Comparable qualifications include the Cambridge Higher School Certificate (Principal Level), West African General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level), East African Advanced Certificate of Education, Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education, Tanzanian Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education, University of Malta Advanced Matriculation examinations and ZIMSEC GCE A level 2003 and onwards.

Hong Kong A Level

Scores are calculated on the basis of three Academic Advanced level subjects where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1. Advanced Supplementary level results may be included based on A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.  An extra point can be added for each of the following subjects studied at Advanced level: Pure or Applied Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry.

India (AISSC)

Refers to the All India Senior School Certificate (AISCC), awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).  Scores are calculated on the basis that A1=5, A2=4.5, B1=3.5, B2=3, C1=2, C2=1.5, D1=1, D2=0.5.  The selection score is based on best four externally examined academic subjects.  Regional languages will not be considered for this calculation.

India (ISC)

Refers to the Indian School Certificate (ISC), awarded by the Indian Council of School Examinations (ICSE).  The selection score is based on percentage grade average in the best four externally examined academic subjects.  Regional languages will not be considered for this calculation.

OSSD/ICPU

Represents the Ontario Secondary School Diploma and the International Canadian Pre-University program.  Scores are calculated from the average of six University Preparation Courses.

Singapore A Level

Scores are calculated from the results in three H2 level subjects, where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1.  Students must also present an H1 content-based subject, Project Work and the General Paper (or Knowledge Enquiry), and these scores are added to the total on the basis that A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5.

USA SAT

Scores represent the total of the Critical Reading, Mathematical and Writing test scores in the SAT Reasoning Test.  Students must present a completed US High School Diploma or equivalent secondary studies in addition to their SAT scores to be considered for admission. 

Important: students should consult with their proposed enrolling college and not assume the above scores will grant them entry.  They are to be taken as a guide only.

• Course Credit Procedure for Overseas student
• Course Progress Policy
• Grievance Resolution Policy for Overseas Students
• Overseas student extension, deferment, suspensions and cancellation policy
• Overseas students release and transfer policy
• Refund policy for overseas students
• Variation of enrolment policy
• Critical incident policy

• Key Dates
• International Student Fact Sheet
• Australian Government Information for International Students
• Overseas Student Health Cover
• Tuition Protection Service
• Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
• Australia’s biosecurity requirements
• Budget planning tool
• Australian Competition & Consumer Commission 

Police/ Ambulance / Fire Brigade*- 000

* The Triple Zero (000) service is the quickest way to get the right emergency service to help you. It should be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance services in life threatening or emergency situations only. Emergency 000 lines should not be used for general medical assistance.

Lifeline (Personal/Crisis/Counselling) – 13 11 14

Sexual Assault Crisis Line (SACL) – 1800 806 292

Gambler’s Help – 1800 858 858

Poisons Information Line – 131 126

Police Assistance Line – 131 444

Crime Stoppers – 1800 333 000

Emergency Translation – 1300 655 010

State Emergency Service (For emergency assistance in a FLOOD or STORM) – 132 500

Family Safety Pack by the Australian Government

The pack includes four factsheets on the following topics:

• domestic and family violence
• sexual assault
• forced and early marriage
• family violence and partner visas

The pack also includes a low literacy storyboard and can be accessed at – https://www.dss.gov.au/family-safety-pack.

For free, confidential counselling and information call 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732.

If you need a free interpreter call 131 450.

Tuition Protection Service (TPS) – The ESOS framework also provides tuition and financial assurance through the TPS. This protects overseas students against education providers who are unable to deliver their course. It means that education providers must have quick and streamlined processes for refunds and placement in other courses or other institutions.

CRICOS – The education providers and the courses they offer on a full-time basis to international students need to be registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). You can check by using the Australian Government’s CRICOS course and institution search. We also display CRICOS codes within Find a course.

eCoE – all overseas students on a student visa need to have a valid electronic Confirmation of Enrolment – a document issued by the College containing specific details relating to the applicant and course. This document is used in support of your visa application to Australia.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) – As holder of a student visa, you need to have Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of your stay in Australia.

To find out more, please visit the Study In Australia website.

A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) provides evidence of a student’s enrolment with the Australian College of Theology (ACT). This evidence is required before the Department of Home Affairs (HA) will issue a student visa. The CoE contains information about the Provider, course and duration of study in which the student has enrolled. By the ACT issuing a CoE we are verifying that the the ACT has accepted the student. It is an offense under section 19 of the ESOS Act to provide false or misleading information about accepted students. Therefore, the information provided on an CoE must be true and correct at the time of issuing.

All overseas students must have a CoE for each course they apply for. An extension CoE can only be issued if you can demonstrate that you have been unable to complete your course on time as a result of an approved reduction of study load due to compassionate or compelling circumstances, an activated intervention strategy or an approved leave of absence.

Any time that there is a change in your course duration, you will need a CoE that reflects the change. This means that during your study at the ACT, you may have multiple CoE’s. You should always keep the latest CoE. Please find below all the reasons that you will need a new CoE:

• Advanced Standing

The ACT offers advanced standing (credit transfer) to students who have successfully completed courses or parts of courses at other universities and colleges. This may shorten the timeframe on your CoE and therefore affect your Student Visa. If the advanced standing placed on your record has affected your CoE, then you will be automatically issued a new CoE for the appropriate timeframe.

• Compassionate and Compelling Circumstances

Compassionate or compelling circumstances are defined as circumstances beyond the control of the student and which may have an impact on the student’s course progress or wellbeing. If you have compassionate or compelling circumstances, then you are able to apply to reduce your study load. If your application is approved, you will automatically be issued with a new CoE for the appropriate timeframe.

• Intervention Strategy

An intervention strategy is a plan of action created by your Academic Dean in an attempt to address and reduce the causes of academic failure during your time. It has been developed to offer students on a course progress status of referral or probation with additional assistance. This strategy is designed to promote your future success in your studies. An intervention strategy may, depending on your circumstances, lengthen the duration of your course. If the intervention strategy affects the duration of your course, then you will be automatically issued with a new CoE for the appropriate timeframe.

• Leave of Absence

If you wish to take a break from your studies and have an approved Leave of Absence, it will lengthen the time that you need to complete your degree. DIBP will be informed of the break in your study, and you will be automatically issued with a new CoE for the appropriate timeframe.

Yes. Any overseas students studying in Australia on a student visa must have OSHC for themselves and any dependants. For more information – https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/healthinsurance/overseas/

An overseas student will normally be enrolled in full-time only (48 credit point or higher). Although the new National Code no longer requires this for each study period, students are required to complete the enrolled course within the time frame as stated on the student’s Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) document. This means that if overseas students elect to take less than a full-time load in any study period, they need to keep in mind how they will organize their unit load in future study periods in order to complete the course on time. Students who fail to maintain a full time or complete the course withing the approved candidature, will be in breach of their student visa conditions.