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How to Apply
How to Apply

Application Process

Browse through our course catalog and select a course that aligns with your goals and interests. 
Make sure you reach the course requirements:

Certificate II in Animal Care     |     Certificate III in Animal Care Services    |    Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)
Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing     |     Diploma of Business

Gather the following documents for your application:

        • Certified highest qualification certificate and transcripts (English version)
        • *Certified English language test results (minimum IELTS overall 6.0 or equivalent)
        • Valid passport
        • Valid Australian visa (If you are not an Australian passport holder)
        • CV
        • *Current/Previous enrolment details with Australian CRICOS providers

Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required for international students only.
Certified copies must be examined, signed, and verified as accurate reproductions of the original documents.

The following professionals can provide this service to validate the authenticity of original documents.

        • An accountant (member of a recognised professional accounting body or a Registered Tax Agent).
        • A person listed on the role of the Supreme Court of a State or Territory or the High Court of Australia as a legal practitioner.
        • A barrister, solicitor, or patent attorney.
        • A police officer.
        • A postal manager.
        • A principal of an Australian secondary college, high school, or primary school.
        • A medical practitioner.
        • A Justice of the Peace (with a registration number in the State in which they are registered).
        • A minister of religion (registered under Subdivision A of Division 1 of Part IV of the Marriage Act 1961).

Download and fill out the application form.

Domestic Students     |     International Students

Email the completed form to admission@gwacademy.edu.au.

Once your application is processed, you will receive your offer letter. Be sure to check your email for any follow-up communications. If you have any enquiries regarding the application process, feel free to contact us through admission again.

Additional Documentation

Depending on your circumstances, you may also need the following documents ready:

    • Relevant Employment Evidence
    • English Language Qualification
    • Genuine Student (GS) Assessment Form and Statement of Purpose
    • Highest Qualification Certificate and Transcripts
      (from both Australian and/or overseas institutions)       
    • Letter of Release or Authorisation Document
      (if currently enrolled with another education provider in Australia)       
    • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
      (if applicable, usually required after the issuance of your offer letter)       

Essential Guide for International Students

Visa Information 

To study in Australia, you must hold a valid visa. For more details, visit the Department of Home Affairs here. 

    • Student Visa (subclass 500) 
      The Student Visa (subclass 500) is for full-time international students. It allows you to stay for the duration of your course, work part-time (up to 40 hours per fortnight), and travel in and out of Australia. 
    • Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) 
      For recent graduates, the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) lets you stay in Australia temporarily to gain work experience. It has two streams: Graduate Work (for skills-based occupations) and Post-Study Work (for higher education graduates).

Language Support Services

While our school doesn’t offer direct language support, there are excellent community-based resources in Sydney and Melbourne to help you improve your English skills: 

    • Language Exchange Programs: Connect with native speakers through local community centers and universities. 
    • English Conversation Groups: Join meetups or student clubs to practice speaking English in informal settings. 
    • Public Libraries: Access free English workshops and discussion groups offered by libraries. 
    • Volunteer Tutors: Get one-on-one language help through local tutoring organizations. 
    • Online Learning Platforms: Use free resources like Duolingo and BBC Learning English to practice at your own pace. 

These community-based services will help you build your English skills and integrate into student life in Sydney and Melbourne. 

Pre-Enrolment Checklist

Ready to enrol? Download the checklist or access the online form to ensure you don’t miss anything.

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