International
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is aware that Hamro Institute of Business Technology Pty Ltd [03360G], trading as Kingston Institute Australia, is closing.
Kingston Institute Australia is working to place affected students with alternative providers to continue their studies. The TPS is in contact with Kingston Institute Australia to inform them of their obligations to students and to determine our involvement going forward.
Information about the Tuition Protection Service
The International Students webpage and the TPS Student Support Process following an Education Provider Default resource contain information about how the TPS can assist international students affected by an education provider closure.
If you have questions about the Kingston Institute Australia closure, please contact the TPS by:
- emailing support@tps.gov.au
- calling 1300 131 798
Student records
Students are strongly encouraged to obtain an up-to-date copy of their student records from Kingston Institute Australia.
If you are unable to obtain a copy of your students records for the units of study you have already completed, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) may be able to assist. The ASQA website includes information about how ASQA can help students and how to get a copy of your student records.
Visa information
Any questions regarding your visa status, working arrangements and travel should be directed to the Department of Home Affairs. The Department of Home Affairs can be contacted by calling 131 881 (in Australia) or +61 2 6196 0196 (outside Australia).