BROWNS Student Agreement
The following is an agreement between BROWNS English Language School
(‘BROWNS’) and an intending student. Please make sure that you understand
and sign this document before you complete your enrolment and pay your fees.
Then keep a copy of the signed agreement for your records.
As an applicant for enrolment in a BROWNS course(s), I agree to abide by the
following:
• I understand that some courses at BROWNS (IELTS Preparation, IELTS
Preparation Plus, Intensive Academic English, EAP and Cambridge Exam
Preparation) require a prerequisite level of English for entry.
• I understand that on commencement, BROWNS will test my English language
ability and place me in an appropriate class level according to my English ability.
• I also understand that I will be assessed by BROWNS during the progress of my
course and agree to accept the decision of BROWNS in relation to this placement
and assessment.
• I understand that on arrival and during my course, BROWNS has a duty by law to
check that my visa details are correct and may need to notify any changes to the
Australian Immigration Department if necessary.
• I understand the BROWNS Statement of Achievement will be issued without any
grades achieved if my attendance is less than 80%. Also it will state ‘Overall
attendance was unsatisfactory’.
• I also understand that if I hold an Australian Student Visa, BROWNS has an
obligation to report me to Australian Immigration authorities if my attendance is less
than 80% or my performance in the course is consistently unsatisfactory.
• I understand no holiday will be granted unless I can show a medical certificate or
I inform BROWNS prior to commencing my studies.
• I understand that I cannot transfer to another school or College during the period
of my enrolled course without a written letter of release from BROWNS.
• I understand that a full week’s tuition is payable in weeks that contain a public
holiday.
• I understand I must notify BROWNS within seven (7) days, of any change of
address in Australia. (Immigration requirement for Australian Student Visa holders.)
• I understand that BROWNS, and its representatives and staff, will not be held
liable for any loss, damages, death, illness or injuries to people or property which
occur whilst students are on any activity or excursion organised by BROWNS. It is
my sole responsibility to take out insurance against such risks and BROWNS
recommends that before travelling abroad I take out comprehensive travel, accident
and medical insurance in my own country.
• I understand that any school-age children or other dependants who accompany
me will be required to attend school and pay full fees at an Australian private or
government school.
• I understand that BROWNS is required to share personal information about its
students with the Australian Government and other designated authorities, including
the Tuition fees Assurance Scheme and the ESOS Assurance Fund Manager.
• I agree to pay course fees due at commencement at least four (4) weeks prior to
the course start date.
• I understand that if my fees are overdue at any time during my course, I will be
excluded from class and may be reported to Immigration for not fulfilling the
requirements of my Australian Student Visa.
• I understand that BROWNS reserves the right to expel a student who does not
adhere to the discipline code of the school. In such cases no refund will be given.
Please refer to the Student Handbook for an explanation of this code.
Disclaimer: I understand that BROWNS has the right to alter its fees and
conditions, cancel or defer its courses and alter class timetables and contact hours
at any time without notice.