Education Queensland (the Queensland State Government Department of Education, Training and the Arts) accepts applications for the enrolment of dependant children of international students studying in Queensland institutions of education and training. Acceptance of these children is permitted as a support to Queensland institutions that are enrolling international students. The processing of applications is through Education Queensland 's international branch, Education Queensland International (EQI).
EQI issues dependant children with their own Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) Forms. The dependant children's COE dates are identical to the dates indicated in their parent's COE. Generally, the students are required to pay for the cost of their education programs as outlined in the dependant fee schedule for the current year.
It is the responsibility of the parent to approach a school, either directly or through their educational institution, to see if a place is available for their dependant child. It is at the discretion of the Principal of that school to accept a prospective dependant student.
However, if the parent has not yet arrived in Australia AND found permanent housing, it is not necessary to start contacting schools in relation to enrolling children until you arrive in Australia. Children can be enrolled as School Unknown to obtain a COE.
If the school is not known prior to arrival, Education Queensland International must be informed, within two weeks of the commencement date as stated on the Dependant Student's COE, of the name of the school that the dependant will attend.
Early Start Dates or Late Finishes
In cases where the school term begins before or finishes after the course dates on the parent 's COE, dependant children are allowed to commence school earlier and/or finish school later subject to following conditions:
1. The parents and dependant children 's visa is valid
2. The parents are willing to pay the fees for additional study
3. The Principal of the school is willing to accept the student for the dates nominated
Advice on the processes to be followed in obtaining student visas for the dependant children of overseas students may be obtained by contacting DIAC 
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DIAC requires student visa holders to maintain adequate schooling arrangements for school-aged dependants who are on a student dependant visa and who are in Australia for more than three months. EQI is required to notify DIAC of breaches of the above condition. All dependant students are required to abide by Education Queensland's School regulations. Failure to adhere to these regulations may lead to the cancellation of a dependant student's enrolment, in which case no refund of tuition fees will be made.
The tuition fee that is charged for dependant children varies according to the level of schooling for which they will be enrolled. The annual fees for 2008 are as follows:
| 2008/2009 Tuition Fees | Year | Semester | Term |
| Prep Year | AUD$8000 | AUD$4000 | AUD$2000 |
| Primary (1-7) | AUD$8000 | AUD$4000 | AUD$2000 |
| Junior Secondary (8-10) | AUD$8000 | AUD$4000 | AUD$2000 |
| Senior Secondary (11-12) | AUD$8800 | AUD$4400 | AUD$2200 |
| Application Fee | AUD$100 per application | ||
| School Unknown Fee ** | AUD$100 per student | ||
** This fee is payable on applications where school name is unknown at the time the application is made. This fee will be refunded if EQI is advised of school name within 2 weeks of a student's nominated start date. If this required notice is not given, students will not receive a refund of this fee.
Notes
The tuition fee covers:
The tuition fee does not cover:
1. Parent obtains COE from their education institution.
2. Institution and/or parent completes the Dependant Student COE Request Form (new window) 146k 
3. The form is forwarded to EQI with the following documentation:
a. Copy of Parent's COE with start and end dates visible.
b. Full name, date and place of birth, and citizenship of dependant child for whom COE is requested.
c. A copy of the photo/title page of the dependant child's passport and parent/s passport/s.
d. Location of DIAC office where visa application is being lodged.
e. Full contact details of parents (eg: email address, phone number, international and local (if known) address).
f. Full contact details of parent's education institution (eg: contact person, email address, phone and fax number).
g. School and grade/s the child/children will be attending (if known). (It is the responsibility of the parent to approach a school directly or through their educational institution regarding the child's enrolment).
h. EQI states on COE that applicant must provide evidence of payment of OSHC to DIAC.
i. Proof that the parent holds a scholarship (this document must include the category/name of the scholarship and be signed by an appropriate, accountable officer of the Institution). EQI will confirm if dependant student meets conditions for tuition fee exemption.
j. EQI receives required documentation and sends an invoice for tuition fees to the family.
k. Family makes payment to EQI, complete the Dependant Student Payment Notification Form and return to EQI. If the parent's scholarship is assessed as being exempt from tuition fees the application fee (as per fee structure above) is still payable.
4. EQI completes the COEs required and forwards to the applicant (ie: institution and/or parent).
5. EQI sends a letter to school with the name of the student, and the dates that the student is eligible to attend school.
6. To request a refund of "School Unknown Fee", the parent completes the "Dependant Student Refund Form" and sends to EQI along with acceptance letter from school, within two weeks of nominated started date.
Institutions are encouraged to seek COEs as early as possible for all the dependant children of their international students, whether they are liable for fees or in an exempt category. EQI will complete and issue Confirmation of Enrolment Forms to acknowledge the exempt status on the form as appropriate. If an institution sends dependant applications to EQI, the COEs are forwarded to the institution seeking them. They are not sent to the family of a student (unless requested).
Please refer to the attached document which outlines current fee exemption conditions for school aged dependants (new window) 72k of international students.
* Please note that the provision of Special Education services and facilities are specifically excluded from the exemptions noted above. It should be noted that enrolments in State schools for dependant children do not extend to entry to any forms of special education services or facilities. Any application by an overseas student for entry to special education services or facilities needs to be forwarded to the Director-General of Education, through EQI, stating the particular circumstances that the Director-General should consider. Any permission to access such services will always be given on a full fee paying basis only. Special Education services and facilities are specifically excluded from the exemptions noted above.
The Director General of the Department of Education, Training and the Arts retains the right to grant a fee waiver of international tuition fees to school-aged dependants of student visa holders who are currently enrolled at a Queensland government school. A waiver of fees is generally considered on grounds of financial hardship or unforeseen circumstances. Persons seeking a fee waiver must complete a Fee Waiver Application Form (new window) 194k 
and provide supporting documentation to the Department. Please note that fee waivers can only be applied to fees that will be incurred in the future and will not be applied retrospectively to fees already paid.
1. Dependant Student 'Confirmation of Enrolment' Request Form (new window) 146k
2. Fee exemption conditions for Dependant Students (new window) 72k
3. Fee Waiver Application Form (new window) 194k
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