1. Guardian required by school

School makes parents aware that all students under 18 years old need to have a qualified guardian until they turn 18

2. Determine if parents or approved relative will be in Australia

Will the student's parents or an approved relative be living with the student while they are in Australia?

If yes, no further action needed from school. The parents or relative can confirm welfare arrangement directly with the Department of Home Affairs.

3. Apply with Study Vision

If no to step 2, then student/parents/agent can submit an application with Study Vision online.

4. Invoice sent

Study Vision issues an invoice for the student's application fees, homestay rental, internet fees and guardianship fees to parents

5. Payment is made

Parents make payment to Study Vision

6. Receipt issued

Study Vision issues a receipt to the parents, and confirms with the school of the completion of the student's welfare arrangement

7. CAAW issued

School issues a CAAW to the student

8. Visa application

Student applies for their student visa

9. Visa received

Once the student has received their visa, they notify Study Vision of their confirmed flight details.

Please note, all U18 students must have approved Airport Pickup arrangements.

10. Student's booking with Study Vision is confirmed

Study Vision finalises the student's guardian and homestay accommodation and forwards all details to their school

11. Student Agreement issued

Study Vision issues a student agreement to the student including the homestay profile and airport pickup confirmation

12. Student Agreement is signed

Student and parents sign the Student Agreement and return it to Study Vision

13. Ready to Arrive

Your homestay is now booked and waiting for your arrival.