Hello from Study Online Australia,
Today I am going to write about student visa conditions for the primary visa holder. 
If you are issued a student visa, some conditions will be attached to the grant of the visa. The most common conditions are:

8105 - You cannot work more than 40 hours per fortnight (a fortnight means any period of 14 days commencing on a Monday and ending at the end of the second following Sunday) when your course is in session. There is no work limits during recognised periods of vacation offered by your education provider. You can undertake work upon commencing your course in Australia. However if you have a subclass 574 visa, you have no work limits applying once you have commenced your Masters by research or Doctorate course in Australia.

8202 - You must remain enrolled in a registered course and you must maintain satisfactory attendance in your course and course progress for each study period as required by your education provider.

8501 - You must maintain approved Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) while your stay in Australia.

8516 - You must continue to satisfy the requirements for grant of your student visa. This means, for example, that your main course of study must continue to be a course in the education sector that matches your student visa, and that you must continue to have sufficient financial capacity to support your study and stay in Australia. If you are thinking about changing your course of study, you need to ensure that you continue to meet all the conditions that apply to your student visa. 

8517 - You must maintain adequate schooling arrangements for your school-age dependants who joined you in Australia on a student dependent visa for more than 3 months.

8532 - If you haven’t turned 18 you must maintain adequate arrangements for your accommodation, support and general welfare for the duration of your stay in Australia. You must not change those arrangements without the written approval of your education provider. 

8533 - You must notify your education provider of your residential address in Australia and any subsequent changes of address within 7 days. Also, you must notify your education provider of a change or education provider within 7 days of receiving the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment certificate or evidence of enrolment.

8534 and 8535 - applies only to students from specific subclasses and assessment levels 3 and 4. 

All above information was sourced by the Immigration website. Please find more detailed info on  https://www.immi.gov.au/students/visa-conditions-students.htm . 

Should you have any inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Pavla
Study Online Australia

Hi Everyone,

Today, I am going to write about how to apply to study in Australia. 

As a international student planning to study in Australia, the application process involves a number of steps. My team at Study Online Australia team will guide you through all the steps. One of our main criteria is that we make sure that you receive all important information in every stage of the process.

STEP 1: Decide on a course and institution

STEP 2: Check entry requirements for course and visa

STEP 3: Apply for the course - completing an application form, submitting your documents (e.g. certified copies of your passport, Academic and English language requirements)

STEP 4: Receive your Letter of Offer. The Letter of Offer is issued by the education provider. It contains all important information about your course, course start & end dates, terms and conditions, refund policy, payment instalment and more

STEP 5: Signing and accepting your Letter of Offer, paying the tuition fees and compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover(OSHC)

STEP 6: Receive Confirmation of Enrolment - COE(s). The COE(s) will be attached to your student visa application

STEP 7: Apply for your student visa application via Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) 

STEP 8: Plan your arrival to Australia 

STEP 9: Attend student orientation at the education provider - student receives vital information about the education provider, the city and the course

STEP 10: Begin to study

If you have any inquiries & questions, feel free to contact me at anytime.
I look forward to hearing from you

Best regards,
Pavla
Study Online Australia

G'day from Study Online Australia!

Last week I spoke about finding the right English college. Today I would like to share my experience with you how to find the right Vocational college. Some info can be similar to what I wrote last week but some of them can vary. So read carefully:-)

1. Choose the city
Before coming to Australia, it is good to do a little bit of search about main cities and states in Australia. Check out  climate, population, transportation, work & accommodation options, etc. The majority of international students come to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Cairns, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Noosa, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. 

2. Study in the city or close to the beach?
Once you know at which city you would like to study, then you can start thinking if you like to study in the city or close to the beach. There is never a bad choice. You just need to consider your accommodation & work distance from the school. For example, if you choose to live in the city, then it is practical to find a college in the city too. You can also save money on public transport and if you lucky enough to find work in the city it is double saving for you! At the end, you can really save a quite enormous amount on transportation fees as well as save time travelling by public transport.
On the other hand, if you choose to study close to the beach, there is usually more relaxed lifestyle and a wider range of outdoor areas.

3. Entry Requirements
Entry requirements vary between institutions. 

• English language requirements
• Academic requirements

Predominantly you will need to provide that you have Upper-Intermediate level of English. If you studied an English course before, you may use your current English certificate or you may be asked to sit out for the English test. If you are a native speaker, you should be fine:-) 
In most cases there are no entrance exams for VET institutions. However, some courses may have specific pre-requisite subjects or work experience requirements. 

4. How to compare the Vocational colleges
At Study Online Australia, we always provide 2-3 college profiles or more. You will get the full college profiles with the total prices (tuition fee, book fee, application fee). Most of the college’s tuition fees can be paid by instalments. It really depends if you apply within or outside Australia and what assessment levels you are. The assessment level is determined by your passport.

 When you start comparing the colleges, try to look for information like: 

• timetable options (morning, afternoon, evening), 
• how many times per week you are required to study
• if any subject(s) can be taught online
• course selection offered (Certificate II, Certificate III, Certificate IV, Diploma, Advanced Diploma)
• industry experience provided / internship
• college monitoring options (based on students’ attendance or academic progress)
• prices & payment instalment options 
• credit transfer from previous study
• direct study pathways to tertiary degrees - may reduce the duration of a program and save you money.
• nationality mix of students studying at the college, 
• facilities, 
• teachers qualification,
• campus transfer - some colleges have campuses all around Australia so it is worthy to know before enrolling if you have an option to be transferred 
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) - process of giving candidates credit for skills, knowledge and experience gained through working and learning.
• students' testimonials & reputation
• any extra charges (for example changing the timetable).

It is never too late to ask for any questions or further information. So feel free to ask me at any time. It will be my pleasure to assist you finding the right Vocational college anywhere in Australia.

Hello again from Study Online Australia!

Today I would like to talk about how to choose the right English college and what factors to consider before enrolling in. It is a simple guide with 4 useful steps.

1. Choose the city
Before coming to Australia, it is good to do a little bit of search about main cities and states in Australia. Check out  climate, population, transportation, work & accommodation options, etc. The majority of international students come to Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Cairns, Brisbane, Byron Bay, Noosa, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast. 

2. Study in the city or close to the beach?
Once you know at which city you would like to study, then you can start thinking if you like to study in the city or close to the beach. There is never a bad choice. You just need to consider your accommodation & work distance from the school. For example, if you choose to live in the city, then it is practical to find a college in the city too. You can also save money on public transport and if you lucky enough to find work in the city it is double saving for you! At the end, you can really save a quite enormous amount on transportation fees as well as save time travelling by public transport.
On the other hand, if you choose to study close to the beach, there is usually more relaxed lifestyle and a wider range of outdoor areas.

3. English Australia members
All right. So now you should know at which city you would like to study and at which location. At this moment, it is the best time to look for the right college. There are many colleges to choose from. Study Online Australia works mainly with the English colleges which are members of English Australia. What does it mean? It means that English Australia is the national peak body for the English language sector of international education. It makes sure that the English colleges provide high course quality, deliver best practice support and expertise to international students.

4. How to compare the colleges
At Study Online Australia, we always provide at least 2-3 college profiles. You will get the full college profiles with the total prices (tuition fee, material fee, application fee). When you start comparing the colleges, try to look for information like: 

• how many English levels are provided (some colleges don't offer beginners or advanced classes), 
• what variety of the courses the college provides (General English, IELTS, Cambridge courses, EAP, Pronunciation & Business English)
• timetable options (morning, afternoon, evening), 
• prices & payment instalment options 
• nationality mix of students studying at the college, 
• facilities, 
• how many students are in the class,
• student activities after school hours, 
• teachers qualification,
• students' testimonials & reputation
• any extra charges (for example changing the timetable).

It is never too late to ask for any questions or further information. So feel free to ask me at any time. It will be my pleasure to assist you finding the right English college.

Hi Everyone,

this is my first blog contribution! I am so excited to write about my experience studying, working and living in Australia.

My name is Pavla and I arrived to Australia in April 2007. I was born in the Czech Republic. I have been working in the international industry since my arrival to Australia. I started working as an Educational Planner in one of Sydney’s agency and after 2,5 years I decided to work for 2 Educational Providers in Sydney. It gave me a great insight from all sides - being an international student, working as an Educational Planner in the agency and as well as working on Educational provider side. So I had the best experience which I could have imagined. Then I fell pregnant and I stayed with my kids at home. I was not sure what I will do with my career but after careful consideration, I realised that I love helping and passing my personal experience to other international students whose intentions are to study in Australia. This was the right impulse to start my own company, Study Online Australia.   

I wanted to have a student agency which will be available for students 24/7 and it will provide free service. From my own experience, I know that sometimes you need to speak with your agency over the weekends, late evenings or during public holidays. So therefore, Study Online Australia is open for you all the time. You can connect with us from anywhere you are. We aim to respond to student inquiry within 24 hours. 

I have been very fortunate to work with students from Estonia, Taiwan, Slovakia, The Netherlands, Spain, UK, The Czech Republic, Romania, Sweden, France and many other countries. We do not limit to any country. So feel free to come forward with any inquiries you may have. 

Lastly, I would like to mention our company motto. It is "Devoted to Students". We are here to find solutions to your needs so please let us discover your true potential.