Studying in Queensland AUSTRALIA
English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)
Make the right decision!International students in Australia on a student visa must study with an institution and in a course that is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
For more go to http://www.cricos.education.gov.au
Why Queensland, Australia?
Queensland offers students leading education with the flexibility to choose the right course from an abundant range of options in an enjoyable, diverse, safe and vibrant community.
Choosing Queensland for your study requirements has many advantages:
- Queensland is a leader in research and has major research centres in mining and energy, health and medical, environment and nature, food and agriculture, multimedia, defence, aviation, and space as well as manufacturing and design.
- Queensland is the only state with ve international airports (Brisbane, Cairns, Townsville, Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast) which makes travel to and from your home country easier and more accessible.
- Queensland has an enviable climate and lifestyle, with warm and sunny weather experienced across the state for most of the year.
- Queensland has ve of Australia’s 11 World Heritage sites, including the world’s largest sand island, Fraser Island and also has an array of famous landmarks including the natural wonder of the Great Barrier Reef, the World Heritage listed Daintree National Park,plus more.
- Queensland o offers students a myriad of possibilities supported by a strong economy, high standard of living, relaxed outdoor lifestyle, friendly people and plenty of work experience opportunities.
In addition, International students enrolled in full time accredited courses may be entitled to local transport concessions. Children of PhD students and 576 visa holders may be eligible for free schooling depending on the Queensland public school and their circumstances.
• Queensland o ers many business and career opportunities in diverse industries. To move to Queensland you need to obtain a visa. Business and Skilled Migration Queensland provides Queensland Government nomination for business and investor, skilled and investor retirement visas.
Where to go?
Tropical North Queensland
Cairns is a vibrant city located in the heart of Tropical North Queensland. Framed by the spectacular rainforest mountain ranges and the sparkling Coral Sea, Cairns is within easy reach of the World Heritage listed Wet Tropics Rainforest, The Great Barrier Reef and the Queensland outback.
Townsville is Australia’s largest tropical beachside city with a safe, friendly and welcoming lifestyle. Surrounded by a rich hinterland of tropical rainforests and waterfalls, Townsville is located close to historic gold mining towns, the outback, islands and The Great Barrier Reef.
Central Queensland
Rockhampton is situated in Central Queensland and was built on the wealth of gold rushes and cattle empires. A city steeped in country charm, Rockhampton has regular rodeos, long stretches of sunburnt country, beautiful forests and beaches.
South East Queensland
Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland and the third largest city in Australia. Brisbane boasts the attractions and facilities of a large city yet is considerably more relaxed that its southern counterparts, Sydney and Melbourne. A modern city with an innovative and vibrant edge, Brisbane enjoys a mild subtropical climate and outdoor lifestyle.
Toowoomba is Australia’s largest inland regional centre located just over 1.5 hrs drive west of Brisbane’s CBD.
A modern mountain city, Toowoomba is most
well-known as Queensland’s Garden City. With beautiful heritage buildings and more than 150 parks and gardens, Toowoomba is a treasure trove of tradition and culture, with growing arts, plus food and wine industries.The Sunshine Coast o ers a laid back lifestyle in a friendly communal and safe environment. Free of the hustle and bustle of the city, the Sunshine Coast still o ers world- class dining and shopping. With clear blue skies, fresh clean air, bright sunny days and long stretches of beautiful beaches, the Sunshine Coast is a favorite holiday destination for local and international visitors.
Combine a working holiday with study
With Queensland’s leisure destinations among the most popular in Australia, it makes sense to start a working holiday in Queensland. A working holiday visa allows students to combine study, work and travel in Australia. The visas are only available to citizens aged 18-30 from eligible countries. Education courses of up to 17 weeks can be undertaken on a part-time or full-time basis. English language courses improve students’ job prospects in Queensland and are a great way to start a working holiday in Australia.
Many of Queensland’s English language study institutions have developed programs and services specifically for working holiday makers such as general English courses combined with resume writing, job placement assistance and customer service training, designed to help students get work while in Queensland.