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How to apply

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Applying to Kaplan International College Adelaide is simple and can be completed in a few steps. This page contains information about how to apply both directly and through an agent.

Applying

Direct applications

You can apply directly via the Applicant Portal of our Application System:

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If you want to apply for General Academic English or English for Academic Purposes, please download a Student Application Form that is listed below and follow the instructions provided.

To commence your application, you will need to register for an account in the Applicant Portal. Once registered, you can:

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  • Start and save an application

  • Upload supporting documents

  • Submit your application

  • Accept your Offer of Admission

  • Make payments for tuition and other fees

 

If you would prefer to submit an application via a printed form instead of the online Applicant Portal, please download the appropriate application form below.

  • Student Application Form (for applicants outside mainland China AND NOT applying through an education agent located in mainland China)

  • Student Application Form (for applicants residing in mainland China OR applying through an education agent located in mainland China)

Applications through agents and representatives

Eligible agents and representatives will be redirected to the Agent Portal of our Application System to submit your application.

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All of our registered agents and representatives will be registered as users of the Agent Portal.

 

Agents can start, save and submit applications in the Agent Portal.

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To find an authorised Kaplan agent in your country, visit our Find an agent page.

Document certification

As part of your application to Kaplan International College Adelaide, you MUST submit either original documents OR certified copies of your academic transcripts, qualifications, and official English translations. Certification is an essential step to ensure the authenticity of your documents and avoid delays in assessment.

 

Every page of the document must contain all of the following elements:

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  • An original stamp bearing the name of the person or organisation who verifies the document

  • A written statement in English to the effect of “I certify that this is a true copy of the original”

  • An original signature

  • The date of certification
     

Agents who are representing the College have the authority to sight original documents and provide certified, electronic copies when submitting the application. Agent certification must comply with the certification requirements listed above.

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The following people can also certify documents:

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  • A registered Kaplan education agent (acting on your behalf)

  • An authorised Kaplan or College staff member

  • A Justice of the Peace, Notary Public, or Consular Official

  • A Commissioner for Declarations or Affidavits

  • The registrar of the institution that issued the original document

  • A police officer or an authorised examining authority

Applicants under the age of 18

If you will be under 18 years of age when your course starts, you must meet student visa requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs.

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You must either:

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  • Reside with a parent or eligible relative approved by the Department

  • OR enter a Kaplan Guardianship Arrangement, which includes accommodation, welfare, and support services.

 

For more information, please refer to our Under 18 policy.

Receiving Your Offer

Offer of admission​

We will send an email to you (or your agent) with an Offer of Admission if you are successful. If you have received an offer from us, congratulations!

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The information in your Offer of Admission and acceptance is important, please read it carefully.

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Please note the following information for your packaged offer:

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  • Program names

  • Duration of programs

  • Commencement dates

  • Tuition fees

  • Acceptance and payment deadlines

 

If you have a conditional offer, the conditions are clearly outlined in your offer of admission. Conditions may include providing proof of English Language Proficiency, completion of academic qualifications, or provision of official documents (eg. original or certified copies of your documents). It is important that you provide evidence of meeting these conditions as soon as possible, to avoid delays in progressing your enrolment and visa application.

Accepting Your offer

How to accept your offer

See the acceptance process outlined below. Following this process and correctly completing the required forms will ensure the smooth and efficient processing of your acceptance and the issuing of your CoE (Confirmation of Enrolment).

 

You can accept a conditional offer by providing evidence of meeting all conditions together with your completed acceptance.

Step 1 – Offer of Admission

Log in to the Applicant Portal to accept your Offer of Admission. Make sure your personal details, especially your name, date of birth, and passport number, match exactly with the information in your passport. You will need to upload a scanned copy of both the personal ID page and signature page of your passport.

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If you are working with an education agent, they may assist you in reviewing and completing this step to ensure everything is submitted correctly.

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If you have a conditional offer, the conditions outlined in your Offer of Admissions must be fully met prior to acceptance (if any).

Step 2 – Fees

Payment can be made in the Applicant Portal of the Application System via the College’s preferred online payment provider, Flywire.

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Payment can be made in the Applicant Portal of the Application System via the College’s preferred online payment provider, Flywire. Flywire is a secure international payment platform method that supports multiple currencies and ensures faster processing times.

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Please review the College’s Refund Policy.

Step 3 – Visas

After accepting your offer and paying your tuition fees, you can begin preparing your student visa application. You may contact your nearest Australian Embassy or Consulate , or visit the Department of Home Affairs website to understand current visa requirements, documentation and processing times to be prepared ahead of time.

Step 4 – Confirmation of enrolment

Once your acceptance and payment are confirmed, the College will issue your CoE. This official document will be emailed to you or your nominated agent. It confirms your enrolment and includes key details required for your visa application, such as program dates, duration, and total fees paid.

Step 5 – Apply for visa

After receiving your CoE, you can now lodge your student visa application through ImmiAccount, the official online portal managed by the Department of Home Affairs. Your agent or representative can assist you with this process if needed.

 

To do this, your nominated agent or representative will need to create an ImmiAccount.

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For more information about applying for a visa, please review our Visa FAQs.

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