ORIENTATION
Our Orientation Day will help you get settled into your new
life as an AICA student. Tour the college, ask lots of questions!
You will meet other students and make heaps of new friends.
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
Recreation is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. We
offer a wide range of activities and tours that give you a
chance to meet new friends and have fun whilst getting to
know your fellow students.
For international students, activities are not only an enjoyable
way to use English in a natural and relaxing environment but
also a great way to meet and interact with Australian students.
We can organise a range of activities for you including:
o Kayaking with dolphins
o Climbing Mount Warning
o Surfing lessons
o Mountain biking tours
o Scuba diving
o Trips to weekend markets
o Whale watching
o Skydiving
o Theme parks
o Eco tours
o Day trips to Byron Bay
LIVING
ON THE GOLD COAST
Average Weekly Expenses per person in Australian Dollars ($AUD)
o Shared
Rent 110 - 170
o Food 70 - 130
o Electricity 10 - 15
o Phone 35 - 50
o Transport 15 - 25
o General Household 15 - 25
o Personal Expenses 25 - 45
o Entertainment 20 - 40
o
Estimate Per Week 300 - 500
ACCOMMODATION
For students coming to the Gold Coast from other parts of
Australia and the world, Homestay is a way to live and study
on the Gold Coast without the problems of looking for rental
accommodation, bond, electricity and other utility bills.
Homestay offers a comfortable home with all facilities - a
home away from home, close to your place of study.
All enquiries to STUDY GOLD COAST www.studygoldcoast.org.au
Students may also choose to share rental accommodation with
other students. For more information on rental accommodation,
please refer to the Gold Coast Bulletin newspaper for shared
accommodation listings or visit your local real estate agent
for rental information.
FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE
We have also established a relationship with the National
Australia Bank for students wishing to apply for a student
loan - see information below.
All AICA courses are competitively priced and demonstrate
excellent value for money.
Please contact the Australian International College of Art
on 07 5526 2055 or lara@aica.net.au
if you require further information with regards to financial
assistance.
AICA Payment Plan
Installments
All course fees may be paid in equal installments over the
number of semesters offered per course. Payment is due at
the commencement of each term.
Student Loan*
Student Package Deferred Repayment Loan available through
National Australia Bank (please contact us for more
information or visit your local NAB branch)
Want to experience all student life has to offer without
money worries holding you back? The Tertiary Student Package
deferred Repayment Loan lets you borrow what you need
now and the best part is, you don't need to start repaying
the loan until your studies are over. This loan is available
to full-time students only.
*Please apply at your local National Australia Bank branch;
conditions apply see your branch for details.
Centrelink
Contact your local Centrelink office for information on financial
assistance available to students. (insert link)
http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/individuals/st_payments.htm
PUBLIC
TRANSPORT
AICA is
easily accessible via public transport from all areas of the
Gold Coast as well as Brisbane. For more information on Gold
Coast buses and timetables, visit http://www.translink.com.au/
or phone 13 12 30
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Accommodation.
The Gold Coast has a wide variety of accommodation options
to choose from, including:
o
home stay with Queensland families
o private rental of apartments or houses
o Share accommodation with other students.
AICA or
your local agent can provide you with information regarding
the best accommodation type to suit you.
Visa & Study
Information
Tuition Fees Payment
International students can choose to pay their course fees
using our Payment Plan: Course fees can be paid in installments
at the commencement of each term.
Please contact us for further
information.
Visa
Procedures
If you wish to study for longer than 12 weeks, you will require
a Student Visa. Further information regarding visas is available
from the Australian Embassy, Consulate General or an educational
agent in your country. If you are already in Australia you
may be able to apply to change your visa on-shore, please
contact DIAC for further information. The minimum requirements
of the Australian Government are:
o A letter of Offer and Confirmation of Enrolment from the
AICA
o A medical check-up
o Proof of financial support
Medical Insurance
You must have acceptable health insurance cover for the period
of your intended stay in Australia. To meet this requirement,
you should pay for overseas student health cover (OSHC), which
will provide you with medical and hospital insurance. AICA
can organise the OSHC premium for you and arrange to pay the
health insurance cover on your behalf; alternatively you should
obtain it yourself and provide evidence to the office processing
your visa application that you have OSHC. Information on the
OSHC (including details of OSHC providers) can be found on
the DIMIA website:
http://www.immi.gov.au/immigration.htm
Working while you travel
All initial student visas granted do not provide permission
to work in Australia; students will only be able to apply
for a student visa with work rights after they arrive in Australia
and only after the student has commenced their programme of
study. International students are limited to 20 hours work
per week while they are studying their preferred course. For
more information on studying while working, speak to an agent
or contact the Australian Government Department of Immigration
and Multi-Cultural affairs.
ENGLISH
STUDIES
AICA offers English programmes to visiting international students
on Study Tours. We can also assist international students
with English language studies where necessary.
COUNSELLING
If you
have a problem bring it to the excellent staff at the AICA
College and we will try to help you or we will direct you
to someone who will help. Or just visit us if you want to
talk to someone. We will ensure you have free and confidential
support.
INDUSTRY
LINKS/UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS
Industry links
AICA has established many relationships within the local creative
industry. Students participate in industry-related field trips
and presentations by industry professionals.
University Pathway
All the Courses at AICA are NATIONALLY RECOGNISED for entry
to any Australian University.
For easiest
recognition of current competencies AICA has established a
relationship with local universities e.g. Central Queensland
University (CQU) allowing Certificate and Diploma students
direct entry into a Bachelor's degree programme.
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Full
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