Why choose Australia for international education and training?

Multi-cultural environment
Australia encourages people to maintain their original culture, whilst also taking on an Australian identity. Students can enjoy a multi-cultural environment and celebrate cultural diversity. More than 20% of Australians were born in another country making it one of the most ethnically diverse countries in the world. Safe environment, low crime rates are other major factors.

Permission to work while studying
International students can apply for work rights, allowing them to work up to 20 hours a week during term, and full-time during holidays. For more information visit http://www.immi.gov.au/

Cost of living and studying
Compared with other English speaking countries, Australia offers great value for money, particularly with the current low value on the Aussie dollar. For a comparison of the costs of living in Australian cities, visit
http://www.mycareer.com.au/elements/toolbox/costliving_calc.html

Climate
Australia offers a range of climatic conditions, allowing you to choose anything from the cool Mediterranean climates of Perth, to tropical Cairns. Australian weather and beaches make Australia a dynamic and exciting country to study in. Not to mention that Australians are known to be the friendliest people on the planet.

Accommodation options
International students can choose to live with an Australian home stay family, or share with other students or rent an apartment/house/unit themselves. All are readily available in most cities.

Sports, recreational and cultural activities
Australians have a passion for sports at all levels, and welcome student participation. Every town and city offers students a wide range of interesting activities all year round.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
International students are covered by the comprehensive OSHC.

English speaking country
It gives you the opportunity to enhance your verbal fluency.

Quality education and training
Many Australian institutions reflect world best practice, offering courses of outstanding quality supported by excellent facilities, staff and teaching methodologies. Australia offers first class education with modern facilities, excellent teachers, and support services in international recognition and quality standards assured by Australian Government laws.

Great choice of locations
The Australian education and training systems are very diverse and give students the opportunity to undertake studies in a big city, or smaller regional town - dependent on their wishes.

Access to free international communication
Most Australian institutions offer their students free, unlimited access to the Internet and Email.

International Student Support Services
Every institution with international students must ensure their welfare is catered for, and offer access to counselors, airport transfers, accommodation placements, orientation programs, tutorial assistance, and so on.

Opportunities for professional development for your staff
Many Australian institutions are genuinely interested in making professional links with their overseas counterparts, and welcome staff exchanges and other professional links.

Assistance in finding the right institution
First time, if you choose to link with an Australian institution, Eduaid will be there to assist you through the process, saving you much angst.

• Australia offers a high standard of living in a safe and friendly study environment. Australian cities are always ranked among the most safe and livable cities in the world.
• By studying in an English speaking country you will be able to improve your English quickly.
• Australia is a politically stable, safe and friendly country that welcomes international students.
• It is much cheaper to study in Australia than the U.S.A., Canada, U.K. or Europe.
• International students in Australia can work up to 20 hours a week, allowing them to earn money, gain useful work experience in a foreign country and meet a variety of new people.
• Food, accommodation, clothing, transport, telephone and internet all work out cheaper in Australian dollars. Why pay twice as much for the same education?