Over the past ten years, students from throughout the world have travelled to Australia to attend the International Wing Chun Academy's internationally known full-time courses specialising in Wing Chun Kung Fu. Some of our students' countries of origin include Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, the United States, Great Britain, Germany, France, Spain and the Czech Republic.

There are a number of reasons why our students travel so far to do these courses.

Firstly, it was the first government approved martial arts course in Australia, and one of the few anywhere in which students are eligible for work and study visas while attending.

Secondly, and most importantly, the knowledge to be gained while training in Grandmaster Jim Fung's Wing Chun Kung Fu system. Grandmaster Fung was for more than 40 years a student of Great Grandmaster Tsui Seung Tin, chairman of the Hong Kong Wing Chun Athletic Association and the world's foremost authority on Wing Chun.

Attending this course offers students the chance to see at first-hand a very successful martial arts school in operation. This experience is invaluable to anybody interested in pursuing a career in martial arts instruction.

Students also have the chance to improve their English and enjoy the experience of living in Australia. Our three state centres all have central city locations close to renowned tourist attractions such as the Sydney Opera House, Darling Harbour and Surfers' Paradise.

As stated earlier, students are eligible to apply for part-time work visas while studying at the Academy, and may transfer from one campus to another to complete the course eg. from Sydney to Gold Coast or Adelaide campus This is subject to DIAC and CRICOS approval and satisfying student visa conditions regarding changes to visa (an additional administration fee applies).

Courses Available:

 

Visa Application Procedure:

• Fill out the enrolment form for our Sport Coaching Qualification or contact the Academy for a form to be mailed or faxed to you.
   

• Obtain a preliminary visa approval letter from the Australian Embassy in your country if required. (Usually only required in China and Hong Kong).
   

• Send the enrolment form, and the bank draft for the fee payment made payable to the INTERNATIONAL WING CHUN ACADEMY. Alternatively, you may fax your enrolment details and send a telegraphic transfer to our bank account (contact us for details). In special circumstances, students may commence the course after making a deposit on the total tuition fee payable (again, please contact us for details).

Tuition Costs:
 

* The International Wing Chun Academy reserves the right to change prices without notice

**To enroll in the Diploma of Sport (Coaching) (CRICOS:053681J) with no previous training and education you must first enroll in the Certificate IV in Sport (Coaching) (CRICOS:053680K) or show equivalent competency.

• Please note:
  - Tuition fees can be paid in instalments every six months.

• Once we have received all of the above, we will send a receipt, and the confirmation of enrolment form to you. At the same time, we will email this form (COE) to the Australian Embassy in your home country or nearby country.

• Take the confirmation of enrolment, our Academy's receipt and your passport to the Australian Embassy in your country to apply for a Student Visa. Overseas administration fee is payable upon visa issued by Australian Embassy and is not refundable .

• Upon arrival in Australia, you will be directed to the nearest Medibank Private Branch where you will be issued with a Health Care Card.

Entry Requirements:

As this course is completely self contained, it is designed for beginners with no previous experience. Basic literacy skills are required.

There is no discrimination against prospective students on the basis of culture, religion, race, gender, age and background. The Academy adheres to all EEO legislative requirements.

Learners come to us mainly through word of mouth and media exposure. It is our policy to have an initial discussion with each prospective member in which we establish their aims in learning and any specialised areas of interest or expertise they may have. This process is carried out by an instructor who has been trained to assess the suitability of the prospective student's character in light of our philosophy, teaching and training practices and code of ethics.

Intending students must be over 18 years of age and have :

• No criminal record (declaration clearly indicated on the enrolment form)
• Having intentions and general philosophy that coincide with Wing Chun teachings
• If it is considered that the person's intentions do not coincide with ours in these areas, they are not offered a place to train with us.
• There are special cases for persons of mature age

English Language Proficiency
The International Wing Chun Academy' requirement for overseas students to have intermediate English language skills is in line with policy as listed by DIAC.

The guidelines are as listed below:

• Overseas students from country assessment levels 1 and 2 must complete an English language test designed by Oxford University Press and University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate unless clearly not relevant. This international English language testing system is done by the student, on the premises of the International Wing Chun Academy in the company of the overseas student coordinator. Students whom achieve a score of lower intermediate or intermediate will be excepted as students of the International Wing Chun Academy. A copy of the English Language Proficiency assessment will be attached to the students file for future reference.

• Overseas students from country assessment levels 3 (Korea, Indonesia) will need to have an English language proficiency level as listed below:
  • IELTS 4.5 - Overseas Students with preliminary 30 week maximum ELICOS course or 5.5 IELTS or equivalent.

• Overseas students from country assessment levels 4 (China, Jordan) will need to have an English language proficiency level as listed below:
  • 5.0 IELTS with a preliminary 20 week maximum ELICOS course or 5.5 IELTS with no preliminary course

• Students from country assessment levels 3 & 4 must sit an IELTS test. The IELTS must be done at a recognized testing facility such as Gold Coast TAFE in Southport. Results of the assessment must be provided to the International Wing Chun Academy before enrolment in a course for overseas students will be allowed. A copy of the students English Language Proficiency assessment will be attached to the students file.

Grievance Policy:

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