Brisbane
Brisbane is Australia's third largest city with a population of approximately 1.6
million. With its
near-perfect climate year-round, Brisbane has developed into a lively, cosmopolitan city with several interesting districts, a good street cafe scene,
a great riverside park, and a busy cultural calendar.
The inner city is beautifully shaped by the Brisbane River and offers a
wide range of
attractions such as parklands, recreation areas, museums, art galleries, malls, cafés,
restaurants and night clubs. The famous beaches of the Gold Coast and the Sunshine
Coast are only a short drive from Brisbane.
Brisbane Lifestyle Pack (Travel, Tourism Information and More for Brisbane)
Sydney
Sydney is the largest Australian city and also the most popular for overseas visitors. It
has a
world famous harbour and Opera House and
more than 30 spectacular beaches like
the famous Bondi Beach. With a population of over 4 million people, this trendy city is a
modern, vibrant and international center offering many options for shopping, dining and
recreation. It is an ideal city to live and to study English.
Cost of Living in Australia
Students should ensure that they have sufficient funds to cover
their living expenses while studying at ILSC Brisbane and
Sydney. In addition to tuition fees, airfares and OSHC, living
costs may include but are not limited to: rent, food, groceries,
transport, utilities, entertainment and clothing.
Cost of Living information for Sydney, Australia (165 KB)
Cost of Living information for Brisbane, Australia (208 KB)
OSHC - Health Coverage
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a compulsory
requirement for a student visa. ILSC can arrange the purchase
of OSHC for all students enrolled at our school. Visit
www.medibank.com.au for more information.
Dependents
Students who bring dependent family members to Australia are
responsible for their financial needs. School age children (5-16
years old) living in Australia for more than three months are
required to attend school full-time. Students are required to pay
full fees for their children in both public and private schools.
Employment
International students and dependants may be eligible to work
part-time during their period of study. However, finding a job
may be difficult as there is strong competition from Australians
and other overseas students. Students should not expect to cover
their tuition fees or other expenses from part-time employment.
Students who cannot afford to cover all their expenses during their
stay in Australia are strongly advised to postpone their studies.
