Enrolment
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Enrolment and general information
Enrolment dates
Enrolling in assessment-only option
Course fees
Withdrawals and refunds
Course deferrals and transfers
Maximum period of enrolment
Repeat enrolments
Enrolment and general information
There are no prerequisites to enrol in our Certificate in Foundation Tax course.
You can enrol online or by sending a completed application form to:
The Tax Education Program
Tax Institute of Australia
PO Box H185 Australia Square
Sydney NSW 1215
Fax: (02) 8223 0077
Email: taxeducation@taxinstitute.com.au
Note: Payment is required at time of enrolment.
Enrolment dates
| Study Period 3, 2011 Intensive | Study Period 3, 2011/12 | Study Period 1, 2012 | Study Period 2, 2012 | |
| Early bird enrolment close | 25 Oct 2011 | 25 Oct 2011 | 14 Feb 2012 | 19 Jun 2012 |
| Late enrolment close |
8 Nov 2011 | 8 Nov 2011 |
28 Feb 2012 | 3 Jul 2012 |
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Course commencement |
15 Nov 2011 | 15 Nov 2011 |
21 Mar 2012 | 24 Jul 2012 |
To receive a discount on course fees we offer candidates an early bird enrolment course fee if they enrol on or before 'early bird enrolment close'. Refer to fees below.
Note: Course materials are dispatched to all enrolled candidates one week prior to the course commencement date of the study period. Website access will open on the course commencement date.
Enrolling in assessment-only option
This option is available to candidates if their level of knowledge and skills enables them to undertake the standard course assessment without attending the lectures. Candidates are advised to review the learning outcomes for each course before applying to enrol in this option.
The fee for assessment-only enrolment is outlined in course fees below. Please note when enrolling in the assessment-only option course materials are not provided.
Course fees
Enrolment fees are the same for all modes of study:
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Enrol on or before early bird enrolment close |
$1,320 includes Student Membership for the duration of the course |
| Enrol on or before late enrolment close |
$1,452 includes Student Membership for the duration of the course |
| Assessment-only | $726 |
All fees are quoted in AUD and include GST.
An additional AUD110 is charged for candidates located outside of Australia.
Exam venue and supervision fees are included in the enrolment fee. However if a candidate wishes to sit the exam at an external venue they will be responsible for any fees payable for exam venue and supervision. Refer to Remote Examination Procedure.
Withdrawals and refunds
The Tax Institute reserves the right to alter, amend or cancel all or any of the arrangements contained in the course schedule. It is a condition of acceptance of enrolment that an administration fee of 20% of the course fee will be charged for withdrawal.
Withdrawal from the course must be received in writing by The Tax Institute prior to the course commencement date. Fees will not be refunded if a candidate withdraws after the course commencement date, except under the following circumstances:
- Where the candidate's application for enrolment is declined by The Tax Institute.
- Where the Tax Institute cancels a course in which the candidate has enrolled or where the commencement of the course is postponed.
- Where by reason or reasons beyond the candidate's control, including acts of government authorities, civil strikes and riots, the candidate is prevented from studying the course.
Note: If study materials have been dispatched to the candidate prior to receiving notification of withdrawal they will be responsible for returning the materials before the refund will be processed.
For further information on our Education Program policies please click here.
Course deferral and transfers
Deferral of study
Upon commencement of Foundation Tax, a candidate can defer their study by submitting a formal application to The Tax Institute. Deferral of study may be approved for a period of up to 12 months, with the following conditions and fees applying:
- Where the deferral form is received within four weeks after the course commencement date, the candidate is required to pay an up-front deferral fee of AUD220. The candidate will be responsible for printing updated module materials for the course they defer to.
- Where the deferral form is received between four and eight weeks after the course commencement date, the candidate is required to pay an upfront deferral fee of 50% of the total course fee. The candidate will be responsible for printing updated module materials for the course they defer to.
- Where the deferral form is received eight weeks and beyond the course commencement date, the candidate is required to pay an upfront deferral fee of 80% of the total course fee. The candidate will be responsible for printing updated module materials for the course they defer to.
A formal application must be made to defer a course enrolment by completing a deferral form. A maximum of one deferral per course enrolment per candidate will apply. Exceeding this will require the candidate to withdraw from the course and withdrawal conditions will apply.
Transfer to another course
Candidates who have enrolled in Foundation Tax can transfer to another Tax Institute education course within one month of the course commencing. Candidates will be required to complete an Application for transfer form stating the reasons for withdrawing from that course. Candidates transferring to another course will be required to pay any difference in the course fees, in addition to a transfer fee of AUD110 to cover administration costs.
Where there is a difference in course fees and the original enrolment fee is higher than the course that is being transferred to, the candidate will be refunded the difference in fees less the administration fee of AUD110.
Maximum period of enrolment
Upon enrolling in Foundation Tax candidates must complete the course within two years from the initial enrolment and comply with the course deferral policy. If you would like to complete or attempt a course for the second time, refer to section 'Repeat enrolments' below.
Repeat enrolments
Where a candidate fails a course, they will be entitled to re-enrol at a repeat
enrolment fee of 50 per cent of the course fee. On repeat enrolment, candidates will be supplied with any updates to the study material and extra tuition if required. Repeat fees are not available to candidates who have deferred or withdrawn. Repeat enrolments are available for up to 18 months after the candidate has failed. After this period candidates will be required to pay the full enrolment fee.
Re-enrolling candidates will be required to undertake the course in its entirety including all assessment components. Assessment marks will not be carried across enrolments.
