Review and appeals process
Review
If a student believes that the principal’s determination has not been made according to the course eligibility criteria, they can request a review of the determination.
Students requesting a review must:
- use an application for Review of Eligibility Determination form
- submit their review request to the principal within 1 week of receiving the principal’s original decision
- if applicable, include relevant documentation not included in the original application.
The principal and/or school review panel will re-examine the matter and advise the student of the outcome in writing.
Appeal to NESA
If the review concludes that the student remains ineligible to undertake the Language course, the student may appeal to NESA.
Any student who wishes to appeal to NESA must submit their request to the principal within 1 week of receiving the review decision. The school must then submit the appeal to us within 1 week of the student's request.
The appeal must include:
An application for Eligibility Determination form (including the Statutory Declaration).
An application for Review of Eligibility Determination form.
An appeal to NESA against Principal’s Eligibility Determination form.
Documentation submitted to the principal as part of the student's application for eligibility determination or review.
Appeals should be emailed to studentsupport@nesa.nsw.edu.au
NESA will notify the principal and the student of our decision via email.
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