Overview of the Australian Education System
May 19, 2010
The Australia Education system offers over 12,000 courses that are recognised internationally and are of world class standards. The tuition fees and living costs to study in Australia compare better than most other countries with quality tuition being more affordable than in the UK, USA or Canada, whilst offering a safe studying environment for international students, and a standard of living that is among the highest in the world.
Australia has the third largest number of international students in the English-speaking world behind the USA and UK, but in many counties Australia is many students’ first choice for international study.
Australia Education has a standardised system of qualifications, and together with great lifestyle opportunities there is no wonder why more than 200,000 international students choose to study in Australia. This together with Australia’s long history of teaching international students is proof enough that international students at Australian universities in Australia and their parents enjoy a level of service and financial protection that is unrivalled.
Australia has a dynamic multicultural society in which students can learn and travel in an English speaking country. There is the added advantages of being in close proximity to Asia, and the fact that international students can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full-time during vacation periods.
All institutions from Australian Schools to Australian Universities, Australian English Colleges to Australian Vocational Education and Training colleges and TAFE’s must be registered with the Australian Government and meet stringent Australian education registration conditions ensuring that courses are of high standards in both ethics and quality.
Emphasis is placed on not only understanding concepts but also on their applications and theories, and the ability to critically examine different viewpoints and arguments, to collect and analyse data, to develop an argument in a logical form and to participate in discussion and debate with other students and teachers. This is an active learning process and not a passive listening one. Should assistance to develop a student’s study skills be required most institutions offer counseling services.
Assessment methods in determining a student’s progress vary between institutions. The students should fully understand how they will be assessed at the time of registering at a particular institution.
Resources
Australian Education Living and Study Expenses
Australian Education Qualification Types
Australian Education Quality Standards and Accreditation
Fun Things to Do in Brisbane
May 19, 2010
Life’s great for students in Brisbane. With year-round good weather, lots of recreational opportunities, and an active cultural scene, you’ll never run out of fun things to do. Here are some favourite Brisbane areas and activities.
The Sunnybank area
The Asian district of Sunnybank has many good shops with interesting imported goods and super cheap restaurants. You’ll find that Brisbane is quite multicultural, which should not be surprising since Australia is a multicultural country. But back to Sunnybank. There are lots of good Asian shops there and the very famous YumCha seafood restaurants. For more recommendations check out the Brisbane’s Budget Bites book, by Mei Yen Chua, which has an entire chapter dedicated to Brisbane’s best Yum Cha venues.
The Southbank area
Be sure to visit the Southbank area. It has nice swimming pools (for kids and family) and is a great place for snapshots of the city. From Southbank, you can catch a CityCat ferry across to the city.
Ride the river ferries
CityCats are a popular way to travel around Brisbane. There are also CityFerries which are are smaller and make more stops than CityCats. Popular ferry destinations include South Bank, St Lucia, New Farm, West End, Hamilton, Bulimba, Toowong and the city.
CityCats operate from 5.25am to 12.55am every day and bonus! the entire CityCat fleet is fitted with WiFi technology.
Bike riding
Bike riding around the city and Botanical Gardens is a must-do! You can hire the bikes in the Botanical Gardens for $17 an hour…definitely worth it. It never snows in Brisbane, so the biking is great year-round.
Libraries
If you’re a book-lover, the libraries in Brisbane are great. The State Library is particularly impressive. It’s five levels and a beautifully designed building. Great place for research and study, although you can’t borrow the books. They are meant to be used inside the library only. Many Brisbane libraries have regular special events such as history and author talks, seminars and workshops.
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