The worldwide spread of the new Coronavirus COVID-19 has now affected almost every country, and continues to impact many different industries, companies and individuals.
This situation is constantly developing and new information is being published on a daily basis.
Cambridge Academy of English (CAE) is monitoring the situation and will inform all students of any impact on their studies. Please make sure that you obtain the very latest advice.
Information about Coronavirus in languages other than English:
Tuesday 14th April 2020
Social distancing advice from Queensland Health
Social distancing (also called physical distancing) is one way to help slow the spread of viruses. This includes:
- Stay home as much as possible (home confinement).
- Keep 1.5 metres away from others as much as possible.
- Avoid shaking hands, kissing or hugging others.
- If you can, work from home.
- Avoid gatherings that aren’t essential.
- Practicing social distancing can help protect the people in our community who are most at risk.
Outdoor gatherings are limited to two people, unless it’s with people who live in the same household.
Queenslanders can have two visitors into their residence who don’t always live there.
Home confinement
All Queenslanders should stay home unless leaving for essential reasons (Opens in new window), including:
- shopping for essentials – food and necessary supplies;
- medical or health care needs, including compassionate requirements;
- exercise in compliance with the public gathering requirements;
- work and study if you can’t work or learn remotely.
Click here for more information.
Friday 3rd April 2020
For the health and safety of our staff and students, CAE is now delivering our learning material using an online / distance mode.
Please contact your trainer for more information
Tuesday 24th March 2020
CAE is continuing to follow the advice from the Australian government, and as such, our school remains open.
Student requirements have not changed regarding
- attendance
- course progression
- payment of fees
All classes will proceed as normal.
- Our premises are being cleaned with hospital grade disinfectant, and all surfaces are wiped down regularly
- Please make sure you wash your hand frequently and thoroughly
- Avoid proximity to other students and staff
- Respect all government guidelines regarding health and safety
Monday 23rd March 2020
CAE is continuing to follow the advice from the Australian government, and as such, our school remains open.
Student requirements have not changed regarding
- attendance
- course progression
- payment of fees
All classes will proceed as normal:
- practical classes for cookery/ hospitality have been suspended
- Your teacher will contact you if there are any variations from normal
- Please notify us immediately if you are prevented from attending school due to isolation requirements
Information for international students (PDF)
Communication
- This website will be used to broadcast any announcements
- You will be informed by email if there are any specific changes that affect you
Friday 20th March 2020
Our school is open!
Please note that Cambridge Academy of English is open for business as usual.
Until you are informed otherwise, this means that it remains a requirement for all students to attend school.
Your attendance and other requirements have not changed!
If circumstances change,
- You will be clearly informed by email
- This website will show an announcement
News about India
The Australian government advice page for India
Indian government bans all international flights to India from March 22 to 29
Indian Bureau of Immigration advisory
Friday 20th March 2020
In light of the recently announced international travel restrictions, most student leave will not be approved.
Please contact us to discuss your particular situation.
Attendance at school and payment of scheduled fees are still necessary.
Thursday 19th March 2020
The Australian Prime Minster, Mr Scott Morrison has today announced that non-citizens and non residents will be banned from entering Australia.
This will apply, regardless of whether you are enrolled or not, or already have a valid student visa.
Please contact us if you have any questions about your situation.
Wednesday 18th March 2020
All practical classes have been suspended.
Due to the increased risk of infection transmission during personal proximity, CAE has decided to suspend all practical classes and assessments, effective immediately. This applies to all courses in cookery/ hospitality. The initial duration of the suspension is for two weeks, to be reviewed prior to the end of the two week period.
Trainers/ teachers will reschedule required practical classes for a later date, and will instead provide theoretical instruction
Please contact your teacher if this affects you.
All campuses remain open
There is currently no disruption to normal classes. However, please follow the Australian government health advice:
- Wash your hands frequently
- Maintain social distance, including in the classroom
- If you are unwell, contact a health professional
No courses have been cancelled, CAE continues to provide quality education.
- However the format of instruction will probably have to be adjusted temporarily to a more online mode
- Tuition fees are still due as per your written agreement
Please contact your teacher if
- you cannot attend school due to self-isolation or illness
- you need to complete practical work as part of your course
- you have assessments due.
Monday 16th March 2020
Our campus is open.
There is currently no disruption to normal classtimes.
Mandatory self-isolation.
The Australian government has announced mandatory self-isolation for any person arriving in Australia. This means that EVERYONE who arrives in Australia, from anywhere in the world MUST self-isolate for a period of 14 days. This directive from the Prime Minister took effect as of midnight on Sunday 15/3/2020
CAE students who arrived in Australia from midnight, 15th March 2020 must also self-isolate for 14 days. If this is you, you MAY NOT attend school.
This also applies to people who arrived before 15/3/2020 who have been in mainland China, Iran, Republic of Korea or Italy.
Here is a link to information from the government about self-isolation.
If you are a CAE student in self-isolation or you are not sure what you need to do, please contact us via email or phone.
About COVID-19
Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions about the Coronavirus
Do you have symptoms? The following chart may be helpful
How to wash hands
