Pilot program to welcome up to 70 international students
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CHARLES Darwin University is set to become the first university in the country to pilot a program which will see the return of international students to Australia.
Up to 70 international students will arrive in Darwin from Singapore in late October in time for the next CDU intake on 9 November.
The group will be the first international students to enter Australia since the introduction of hard border restrictions in March due to COVID-19.
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Upon arrival, the students will be escorted immediately to the Northern Territory Government facility at Howard Springs for 14 days of quarantine.
CDU Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Strategy and Advancement) Andrew Everett said his team had been worked over the past six months to secure the return of the students.
“This is a breakthrough for Australia and particularly CDU, the institution closest to Asia and the logical city to be piloted as the first safe corridor, assisted by having the Howard Springs residential facility,” he said.
Students are likely to come from a range of countries including China and Southeast Asia. They will travel from Singapore to Darwin at their own expense.
Mr Everett said all health and safety measures would be strictly maintained as directed by the NT Chief Health Officer.
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“The health and safety of the Northern Territory community is CDU’s highest priority,” Mr Everett said.
“CDU is adhering to the advice of the Chief Health Officer on all aspects relating to health and safety, including pre-departure health requirements, COVID-19 testing and quarantine upon arrival. CDU staff will also deliver pastoral care to support students’ wellbeing.”
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