Top 6 Best Cities in Australia for Studying & Living

Studying abroad in Australia is the dream of multitude of students around the world. Aside from the cost of studying in Australia, choosing the city for study is just as important. Below is an overview of the 6 best student cities in Australia. We hope this helps you to find the right setting for you. According to the Department of Education and Training, the number of international students studying in Australia broke the record in 2016 with...

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Guide to Health and Well-being for Overseas Students in Australia

Here are some guidelines to your health and well-being while in Australia. When travelling to study in Australia or any other country, you have to get familiar with a new climate and a foreign environment. Illness is unavoidable for all of us including international students. So here are some guidelines to help you take care of your health while in Australia. 8 health principles to remember when studying in Australia 1. Stock essential...

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All That You Need to Know about Australia Student Visa

If you wish to study in Australia, make sure you do some research about student visas. Australia is always a favourite destination for many students worldwide. According to the Department of Education and Training, the number of international students studying in Australia broke the record in 2016 with 554,179 international students enrolled in courses in Australia, an increase of over 10% from 2015. Also, the 2016 International Student...

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Download Free Safety Guide for International Students in Australia

This booklet provides you with some basic information about your safety and security during your studies in Australia. Please read it carefully. Australia is a multicultural country. This multicultural mix means that, in general, Australia is a diverse and tolerant nation. Sydney is ranked among the 'most livable cities in the world' by the Mercer's Quality of Living Survey. However, because Australia is mostly an urban society, crime does...

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The Cost of Studying in Australia: What You Need to Know

If you are planning to study in Australia, one of your main concerns will be how much it’s going to cost you. In this article, Scots will list some important points about the cost of studying in Australia for your consideration. Australia is rated as the best place to live by 6,000 people under 35 in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. This is because of its irresistible attractions such as great climate, breath-taking destinations,...

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4 Common Health Issues Facing International Students - and Conquer!

Below are some of the common health issues facing international students and some great health tips and advice so that you can take care of yourself and stay healthy. 1. Anxiety & Stress When studying abroad, students may have many other concerns not just study pressure, for example, financial matters and social relationships. Anyone can face stress. Continuing anxiety and stress can cause or worsen many medical conditions – for...

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Download Free Cultural Guide for International Students in Australia

This easy-to-read guide covers all that you need about cultural adaptation in Australia. As a visitor here, you will have noticed that Australia is a multicultural country. Immigration from many countries and cultures around the world have increased the cultural and language diversity of Australia's population. This guide provides international students with relevant and useful information about Australia's cultural diversity, some different...

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Overseas Students Ombudsman Provider E-News Edition Nine: Important Updates

Updates about the Overseas Students Ombudsman quarterly statistical report, its presentations at a number of events, the soon to be established Vet Student Loans Ombudsman, and the national code. Quarterly statistical report (January – March 2017) The Overseas Students Ombudsman quarterly statistical report is now available on our website. Check out our infographic below for a brief overview of the report findings. Continue reading: Overseas...

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English for Academic Purposes: What You Should Know About

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is an example of a group of English courses called English for Specific Purposes (ESP). ESP courses are designed because students are studying them for a ‘specific’ reason – that means they the course is designed to meet the requirements of the English learners. Students are not learning English just to be good at it; instead they study the ESP course because of some need. CRICOS Course Code: 092779J Levels:...

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7 Things You Need to Know about Winter in Sydney, Australia

Find information about winter in Sydney to help plan a memorable day in this stunning city. Winter is coming, so prepare yourself with some useful information about this cool season in Sydney so that you can enjoy it to the fullest. Here’s 7 things about winter in Sydney that you need to know: Weather Winter sunrise on Manly beach, Sydney (via Pixabay) 1. Winter in Sydney is not cold but cool. Its three coolest months are June, July...

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General English Course at Scots: Committed to Highest Quality of Outcomes

Scots English College is committed to the highest quality of educational outcomes and the provision of quality student services evident through the delivery of its range of ELICOS courses to international students. Among them is General English course. Located right in the heart of Sydney CBD, Scots English College is committed to the highest quality of educational outcomes and the provision of quality student services evident through the...

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Australia Opens First Free Supermarket for Anyone in Need

Image via Digital Majority Australia’s first free supermarket was opened by OzHarvest in Sydney last 27 April. This is great for whoever needs it! The OzHarvest Market offers a range of products from fresh fruit and vegetable, fresh bread and pastries, health snacks, ready-made meals, dried and packaged goods such as rice and pasta to toiletries and home products. It indeed operates like a normal supermarket; however, there’s a donation box...

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Six Parks in Australia Honoured among the World's Best

Do you know six parks in Australia have been placed among the world’s best? Two of Sydney’s favourite parks have been named in the list. We know that many Australian parks are top notch, but it seems that world’s park lovers have noticed how great they are too. Six parks in the country have been recognised among the world’s best parks, receiving the international Green Flag Award this year. Green Flag Award and its criteria Launched in...

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Enjoy Top 20 Australian Songs (with Huge Impact on the World)

Australian music has had an enormous impact on the world. Their top-notch musicians, composers, bands and songwriters have made the world's many greatest hits. Enjoy these top Australian songs, and many of them may become your all-time favourite songs. You may also like: Karaoke: A Fun and Easy Way to Learn English for ELICOS Learners Sounds Australia (Australia's music export platform) has supported over 700 Australian music artists...

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10 Ways that Can Remarkably Improve Your Ability to Remember Words

These memorization techniques can remarkably improve your ability to remember words, making learning vocabulary much easier. As an ESL learner, you have to learn lots of new words, or vocabulary as teachers call it. These are Scots’ suggestions on how to maximum your effectiveness, minimize your time and make English word learning easier. 1. You can improve your ability to remember words by connecting to what you already know. Our minds...

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[Infographic] - Why Choose Scots for Your English Language Course?

While there are many ELICOS course providers for international students in Australia, what make Scots English College (Scots) one of your best choices? ...

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21 Best Free Things to Do This Winter in Sydney 2017

There’s heaps to see and do in Sydney in winter. Discover awesome and free activities in Sydney this winter. You’ll love every second of it! 1. Hike to waterfalls Hiking is evidently good for our health and mind. And close to Sydney, mountains, caves, waterfalls and coastline are just a train or bus ride from the CBD. Some spectacular waterfalls near Sydney are Fitzroy Falls, Belmore Falls (Morton National Park), Carrington Falls,...

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