DO YOU NEED ASSISTANCE APPLYING FOR A STUDENT VISA TO AUSTRALIA?
Studying in Australia opens doors to diverse experiences in a welcoming atmosphere. Renowned for its great educational institutions and varied courses, it’s a favoured destination for students worldwide. The country’s high-quality education system offers abundant opportunities for personal growth and academic excellence. Exploring new cultures and shaping a bright future becomes an exciting journey when you study in Australia
For international students aspiring to study in Australia, securing a student visa is vital. This visa permits entry and enables students to pursue their education goals in the country. It’s a gateway to academic opportunities, allowing students to immerse themselves in a world-class educational environment while experiencing Australia’s unique lifestyle.
In 2020, we established the Australian Study Center (ASC) as part of Pacific Center, exclusively dedicated to international students. ASC boasts expert education consultants adept at addressing all inquiries regarding schools and courses in Australia. Our goal is to provide top-notch services tailored to each student’s needs.
Studying in Australia opens doors to a diverse array of educational opportunities. Short-term English courses serve as an ideal entry point, allowing students to immerse themselves in the language while adapting to the academic environment. Certificates and diplomas offer specialized training in various industries, providing practical skills applicable in the workforce. These programs often incorporate internships or practical placements, enhancing the learning experience.
Moreover, Australia’s universities stand as globally renowned institutions offering a spectrum of academic pursuits. Bachelor’s degrees cover extensive disciplines, fostering a robust foundation for further specialization. Postgraduate studies enable deeper exploration in specific fields, while master’s and Ph.D. degrees represent the pinnacle of academic achievement, allowing for in-depth research and expertise development. The country’s commitment to high-quality education, coupled with its multicultural environment, creates an enriching academic journey for students aiming to achieve excellence.
However, before embarking on this journey, critical details need consideration. Securing a Student visa (subclass 500) is paramount, coupled with enrollment in your chosen school. At Pacific Center, we offer personalized services, crafting solutions tailored to your unique circumstances.
The basic outline of a standard subclass 500 Australian Student visa is as follows:
- Stay for the duration of your course or a maximum of five years.
- Primary school-aged children enrolled in years 1-4 will generally be granted a maximum of three years.
- Student visa for English courses
- Student visa for vocational courses
- Student visa for post-graduate courses
- Student visa for Master courses
- Graduate visa
- Guardian visa
WHAT WILL WE DO FOR YOU?
- Identify the best school and study option tailored to you.
- Enrol you without any charge.
- Apply for available scholarships on your behalf.
- Process your student visa application.
- Arrange your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
- Assist with work permissions and OSHC insurance.
- Provide comprehensive guidance through every step of the visa application.
- Aid in family reunions, either concurrently or later.
- Arrange school enrollment for your children if necessary.
- Monitor deadlines and ensure eligibility criteria are met.
- Guide you through subsequent visa stages as needed.
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On the Australian Study Center pages, you will find the best option to search for schools, courses, regions, cities…and much more. It is the most advanced Australian education search engine for international students.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A STUDENT VISA TO AUSTRALIA
For generations, Australia has been a hotspot for international students to receive a world-class education in a unique, safe, beautiful and diverse multicultural environment. There were over 188,000 student visas approved in 2018 alone, and those numbers are predicted to rise in the coming decades as Australia continues to evolve as one of the world’s leading education providers.
A student visa allows international school, vocational and university students to undertake full-time study and stay in Australia for the duration of their course. Examples of the types of educational courses you may undertake while on an Australian Student visa include, but are not limited to:
Australia is in the top 10 countries for international students and Melbourne is considered one of Australia’s biggest student cities. The Australian Government has a national curriculum that implements activities around literacy and numeracy, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), humanities and social sciences and arts and languages.
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Australia is a well-known destination for many younger international students. With a great variety of primary, middle, and high schools programs, Australia host over 60 thousand younger students each year.
For students under 18 years old, there are special welfare requirements.
Young students must have a legal custodian. You must nominate someone who is in Australia and is over 21 or you can travel with your child. You will need a guardian visa to stay in Australia for longer than 3 months.
A child can live without a parent or guardian if the educational institution agrees to organise accommodation. International students have a number of accommodation options including:
• Homestay – Homestay families are carefully selected, monitored and supported to provide the best possible living environment for young students.
• Parent(s)
• Nominated custodian – A relative eligible to be nominated as a carer means a brother, sister, step-parent, step-brother, step-sister, grandparent, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew, step-grandparent, step-aunt, step-uncle, step-niece or step-nephew. To establish that a nominated carer is of good character, the student will be required to provide evidence of police clearance
Children do not need a student visa for courses shorter than 3 months.
Students who are not English first language are personally supported and tutored by English teachers. Modified programs are individually created in order to offer international students the language support that they require in order to reach their potential.
Most schools do not require English exams for students in grades 0-2. For grades 3 and above some sort of English exam or proof of competency is required.
At the Australian Study Center, we have consultants specializing in arrangements for younger students.
For more comprehensive information regarding Australian student visas contact one of our expert agents at 1300 10 50 50 or email us here.
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There are so many options to study English in Australia. Nearly every school is offering English classes. You can study English in every city or town. As most students are looking for CRICOS registered courses, you will study for a minimum of 20 hours a week. The size of classes, hours of study and type of classes will vary from school to school. Our consultants will help you to find the best option for you.
The most popular English classes are:
- General English
- English test preparation such IELTS preparation, TOFL preparation or Cambridge preparation
- English for Academic Purposes
- Business English
General English classes have different skills level. You may start from a very basic level. Usually, there is no minimum English skills requirement. For other courses, you will need to do the internal test or present an English test. Most schools we work with, are testing students on regular basis to make sure students are in the right skills level group.
The majority of English courses start each Monday, so you can choose how long you want to study. Maximum English study is 52 weeks. Other courses are in blocks of 12-14 weeks.
To study for less than 3 months (12 weeks) you don’t need a student visa. It is a great way to improve your skills during a long school break.
For more comprehensive information regarding Australian student visa contact one of our expert agents at 1300 10 50 50 or email us here.
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Hairdressing, tiling, surfing, business, nursing, IT, cyber security, engineering, or creative arts. These are just a few examples of what you can study in Australia at vocational courses. Vocational means relating to an occupation or employment.
Check our search engine to look for the ideal option.
We can find a course for anyone. If you want to upskill in your current occupation, change a career, do something for fun or get ready for university- we have a solution for you.
In all 7 states, we have over 320 schools we work with, offering in total over 10 000 courses.
You can choose between:
• Certificates I, II, III and IV – entry-level courses, usually last for 3-6 months each certificate
• Diploma level- usually takes 12 months
• Advanced diploma courses – usually takes 12 -18 months
We can also connect your English and vocational course. This way you may study English first until you qualify for a vocational course. The same can be done with vocational and university courses.
To enrol you will need to evidence your English skills and previous education. The Minimum is completed grade 12. For higher course levels like diploma or advanced diploma admission process is more complicated. Different levels of English, sometimes previous work experience or completion of lover level courses is required.
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Australia is one of the best destinations for students looking to pursue education abroad. Not only, Australia has 8 universities in the top 100 universities in the world but also is offering a safe, affordable & friendly lifestyle.
At the Australian Study Center, we work with the best. We represent the best universities in each state.
So, if you want to increase your skills, learn something new, spice up your resume or just have a gap from your home study by doing one or two terms in Australia- we can help you with that.
Remember school year starts in Australia in January, and early February and the academic year has two semesters and 4 terms. The most popular is the January intake, but some courses have mid-year intake in July.
There are high fees for universities but there are scholarships available, and we are very good at securing them for our clients.
Most university courses require very good English skills; so, you may have to attend EAP course first. English for Academic Purposes is a 12-week program, It focuses on vocabulary, grammar and the four skills (reading, writing, speaking including pronunciation and listening). It includes speaking in tutorials, giving presentations, listening to lectures, reading academic texts, and writing essays and reports.
For more comprehensive information regarding Australian FamilyVisas, contact one of our expert agents at 1300 10 50 50 or email us here.
You don’t need a student visa to Australia when….
You don’t need a student visa to study in Australia when your study time is less than 12 weeks long. It applies to all visas. Therefore you may come on ETA, tourist, partner or work visa and study for 3 months or less. Usually, 3 months are enough to study General English, English study tours but sometimes even Certificate II or III in VET courses.
Call our help desk to arrange an online or phone consultation for a comprehensive rundown on an Australian Student visa. For more comprehensive information regarding Australian Family Visas, contact one of our expert agents at 1300 10 50 50 or email us here.
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Students under 18 years old must have a legal guardian while studying in Australia. You must nominate someone who is in Australia and is over 21 or you can travel with your child. You will need a guardian visa to stay in Australia for longer than 3 months. A student guardian visa for Australia must be submitted at the same time as a student visa 500.
You can apply for a guardian student visa in Australia if you are 21 years and you are:
- A student’s parent.
- A student’s custodian.
- A student’s relative.
As a student guardian, you must submit evidence that you can support yourself and the student throughout your stay in Australia. You may submit proof that you have an annual income of AUD72,592, or that your partner (who is not coming with you) has enough funds to support you financially. The student guardian has no permission to work in Australia.
For more comprehensive information regarding Australian student visa contact one of our expert agents at 1300 10 50 50 or email us here.
Graduate visa subclass 485
The Temporary Graduate subclass 485 visa is a work visa for international students who have completed 2 years of study in Australia. This visa can be granted for up to 4 years depending on the qualification completed (5 years for Hong Kong passport holders*).
It is an excellent way to extend your stay in Australia to improve your chances of becoming eligible for a permanent or provisional skilled visa.
There are four streams.
1. Graduate Work Stream, designed to international students who graduate with skills and qualifications that relate to an occupation on the list of eligible skilled occupations. They are entitled to a visa for up to 24 months.
2. Post Study Work Stream: this stream provides international students who have recently graduated with an eligible qualification a visa for up to 4 years depending on the qualification (automatic 5 years for Hong Kong passport holders).
3. Second Post-Study Work Stream; Holders of a first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream who graduated with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area will be granted an additional stay period of 1 or 2 years,
4.Covid-19 Replacement Stream. From 1 July 2022 and before 1 January 2027, current or former Temporary Graduate visa holders who lost time in Australia due to COVID-19 travel restrictions can apply and obtain a replacement 485 Temporary Graduate Visa.
For more comprehensive information regarding Australian Skilled Visas, contact one of our expert agents at 1300 10 50 50 or email us here.
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