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National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018
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Allowable extensions of course duration
- The registered provider must not extend the duration of the overseas student’s enrolment if the overseas student is unable to complete the course within the expected duration, unless:
- there are compassionate or compelling circumstances, as assessed by the registered provider on the basis of demonstrable evidence, or
- the registered provider has implemented, or is in the process of implementing, an intervention strategy for the overseas student because the overseas student is at risk of not meeting course progress requirements, or
- an approved deferral or suspension of the overseas student’s enrolment has occurred under Standard 9 (Deferring, suspending or cancelling the overseas student’s enrolment).
- If the registered provider extends the duration of the student's enrolment, the provider must advise the student to contact Immigration to seek advice on any potential impacts on their visa, including the need to obtain a new visa.