Term
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Definition
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1800 QSTUDY
(+61 1800 778 839)
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A student hotline for managing incidents involving students across Queensland.
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Agent
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Education agent registered with EQI to recruit Overseas students for EQI programs.
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Delegate
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Is a classified officer (Heads of Department, Deputy Principals and Principals) nominated by the principal who is authorised to make some International Student Program decisions on behalf of the school principal.
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Department of Education International (DEi)
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The international branch of the Department of Education and employees of DEi.
The Department of Education’s trading name is Education Queensland International (EQI).
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Department of Home Affairs (DHA)
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Commonwealth government responsible for immigration.
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DHA approved guardian
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A parent, legal custodian or relative over the age of 21 years approved by the Department of Home Affairs to be responsible for the Welfare of Overseas students under the age of 18 years.
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EQI
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Education Queensland International
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EQI staff
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DoE employees working in DEi, trading as EQI.
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Homestay
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Homestay is accommodation services offered by a family, a couple or a single person where food and shelter and a safe, caring and supportive home environment is provided to an Overseas student. Homestay is arranged by schools and/or DEi staff.
For International Student Programs: Overseas student accommodation arranged by schools for Student Visa 500 holders; where EQI is responsible for the welfare of the Overseas student at all times, including outside school hours.
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Homestay provider
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Homestay provider is a family, a couple or a single person who is approved by DEi or schools to host overseas students in their home.
For Study Tours a homestay provider is also known as a Host Family.
For International Services this includes families involved in reciprocal exchanges.
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International Student Programs
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A study pathway offered to Overseas students to fulfil their academic potential, develop new skills and achieve personal goals in a way that suits their individual needs. International Student Programs includes: Primary School, High School, International Baccalaureate, and High School Preparation.
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Overseas student
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Student in Australia on visa subclass 500 (schools sector) enrolled in an EQI course.
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Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
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A mandatory requirement for overseas students studying in Australia (with the exception of student from Norway, Sweden and Denmark). Cover must be provided for the entire duration of the student’s visa period.
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Parent
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Natural parent or legal custodian.
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School
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For International Student Programs: Queensland state schools accredited by EQI to deliver international student programs.
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School staff
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Employees of schools with responsibilities to support international students. For example – International Student Coordinator, Homestay Coordinator, Head of Department, Deputy Principal, Accredited Officer (Study tours).
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Student code of conduct
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A document that defines the standards of behaviour by which all overseas students agree to be bound as a condition of their enrolment.
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