You will need to discuss this with your current provider as the policies and procedures vary for international students. In most cases, you are restricted from transferring your course during the first six months of the program. If you want to change before completing the first six months of your program, you must apply to your current provider for their permission. If they agree, you will be issued a release letter.
There are several accommodation options for international students in Australia. These include: a homestay with an Australian family if you are below 18 years old, renting privately, short term temporary accommodation, on-campus accommodation and or unilodge shared accommodation. The majority of students book temporary accommodation when they first arrive in Australia. We recommend you book between 2-4 weeks of temporary accommodation prior to your arrival and commencement of your course. Once you have attended orientation, you will be given information about local accommodation options. Some students choose to share a rental house or apartment with other students as this reduces costs. It is advisable to secure accommodation with easy access to public transportation.
For accommodation availability, visit websites such as Realestate.com, flatmates.com, gumtree, Facebook Marketplace.
CEIP Consultancy Pvt Ltd. has a team of experienced counsellors that provide advice on various courses and education providers most suitable for you after assessing your education qualifications, interests and education goals. After we receive all the required documentation, we assess and submit the application to the education provider for further progression.
You might prefer to make some money to cover your living expenses and having a part-time job while studying will be a way to achieve this. Your student visa allows you to work 40 hours a fortnight during the semesters and fulltime during the semester breaks.
Most of our students get part-time work in fields such as; Hospitality, Retail, Aged care, Disability, and Security sectors. Once you identify the field of part-time work you are interested in, take the following steps to acquire it:
Enroll into a part-time course to get Australian part-time work qualification.
Resume: Ensure that you edit your resume into the Australian standards and update your details relevant the job you are applying for.
Create job alerts on the online job portals such as Indeed, Seek, Gumtree, Jora, job search, CareerOne, Randstad etc.
Do applications online, call or visit the businesses that have declared vacancies online.
Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN). A TFN is not required immediately, however, your employer will need it when you start your first job.