Emmanuel Anglican College www.eac.nsw.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code: 02449F International Students Information Booklet for Students and Parents Contents Section 1: Welcome Section 2: Pre Arrival Section 3: Settling-in Section 4: Studying at Emmanuel Anglican College Section 5: Social and Cultural Appendices International Students - Information Booklet CRICOS Provider No. 02449F June 2015 Page 2 Section 1: Welcome Welcome Mr Robert Tobias, Principal Important Information & Emergency Contacts Education Provider Main Contact Details Student Services Coordinator Important Telephone Numbers Emergency Police, Fire, Ambulance DIAC Medical Centres Transport Public Facilities Location of Banks Location of Post Office Living in Australia Indicative Costs Schooling Obligations Application Step by Step Process Model Things To Do Before Leaving Home Upon Arrival in Australia International Students - Information Booklet CRICOS Provider No. 02449F June 2015 Page 3 INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME Please take time to read through this booklet as it contains a lot of important information that you should know before you leave home and for when you arrive in Australia. It also contains information that you should be aware of as a student of Emmanuel Anglican College. The staff at Emmanuel Anglican College are here to help you and it is important that you ask questions if you are unsure of anything. Your Homestay Family will also be eager to help you in any way that they can. The students at Emmanuel Anglican College are happy to help and answer questions and you will be assigned a ‘buddy’ who will help you settle into College life. We look forward to you joining our College community and I wish you well in your studies. Remember to practice your English whenever you get the opportunity as this will help improve your language skills and assist you in developing confidence with your speaking, reading and writing of English. Mr Robert Tobias Principal – Emmanuel Anglican College International Students - Information Booklet CRICOS Provider No. 02449F June 2015 Page 4 Important Information and Emergency Contacts: Education Provider Main Contact Details: Grant Street Clinic 15-17 Grant Street Ballina NSW 2478 62 Horizon Drive Phone: (02) 6686 2535 Ballina NSW 2478 Phone: +61 2 6681 5054 Fax: +61 2 6681 3704 Transport: Email: [email protected] Blanch’s Bus Service Student Services Coordinator 5 De-Haviiland Cres Ballina NSW 2478 Official Contact Person for International Phone: (02) 6686 2144 Students Mrs Mellissa Evans Ballina Buslines Deputy Principal/Student Services Coordinator 8 Sheather Street Phone: +61 2 6681 5054 Ballina NSW 2478 Phone: (02) 6686 3666 Emergency Telephone Numbers: Ballina Taxis Phone: (02) 6686 9999 Police, Fire, Ambulance – 000 Department of Immigration and Public facilities: Citizenship (DIAC) Location of Banks Your closest DIAC office is located at Level 1, ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, NAB and St 72 Nerang Street, Southport on the Gold George Bank are all located in River Street, Coast Ballina Phone: 131 881 Location of Post Office 85 Tamar Street Medical Centres: Ballina NSW 2478 Phone: (02) 6626 8810 Ballina West Medical Centre Ballina West Shopping Centre Shop 12-13 Ballina NSW 2478 Phone: (02) 6681 1333 International Students - Information Booklet CRICOS Provider No. 02449F June 2015 Page 5 Living in Australia Indicative Costs A table indicating the Average costs of living in Australia is found below. Restaurants Average Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 17.00 A$ Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 80.00 A$ Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar 8.00 A$ Coke/Pepsi (0.33 litre bottle) 3.00 A$ Water (0.33 litre bottle) 2.50 A$ Markets [ Milk (regular), 1 litre 1.50 A$ Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 3.00 A$ Rice (1kg) 3.00 A$ Eggs (12) 4.00 A$ Local Cheese (1kg) 10.00 A$ Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 10.50 A$ Apples (1kg) 4.00 A$ Oranges (1kg) 3.00 A$ Tomato (1kg) 5.00 A$ Potato (1kg) 3.00 A$ Lettuce (1 head) 2.50 A$ Transportation One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 4.00 A$ Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 111.00 A$ Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 3.60 A$ Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2.01 A$ Gasoline (1 litre) 1.45 A$ Utilities (Monthly) Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 200.00 A$ 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 0.74 A$ Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 60.00 A$ Sports And Leisure Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 69.00 A$ Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 19.00 A$ Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 17.00 A$ Clothing And Shoes 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 100.00 A$ 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 70.00 A$ 1 Pair of Nike Shoes 150.00 A$ 1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 130.00 A$ Rent Per Month Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,750.00 A$ Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,303.00 A$ Source: http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Australia Alcohol and cigarettes are not available to people under the age of 18 years and are not permitted by students of Emmanuel Anglican College. International Students - Information Booklet CRICOS Provider No. 02449F June 2015 Page 6 Schooling Obligations In NSW the Education Act makes it compulsory for all children to attend school until the age of 17. Options for schooling include Government and Non Government Schools. Refer to http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/en/Courses/Schools/ to learn more about school education in Australia. Emmanuel Anglican College does not generally accept international student enrolments from mature-age students with dependents. International Students - Information Booklet CRICOS Provider No. 02449F June 2015 Page 7 Application Step-by-Step Process Model: STEP 1: Student enquiry and application (Via email, telephone or fax) STEP 2: International admissions issues ‘offer of place’ STEP 3: Student acceptance return signed forms and fees STEP 4: International admissions issues electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) and schedule health insurance (OSHC) STEP 5: Student finalises visa conditions with Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) STEP 6: Student makes travel and/or accommodation arrangements STEP 7: Student arrives in Australia (Transport to EAC arranged) STEP 8: International student orientation Registration, ID Cards, OSHC card, Homestay orientation STEP 9: Classes begin! International Students - Information Booklet CRICOS Provider No. 02449F June 2015 Page 8 Things to Do: Before Leaving Home: Apply for passport ………………………………………………………………………………………. Arrange student visa -…..……………………………………………………………………………….. Make contact with institution ….…………………………………………………………………….. Arrange for immunisations and medications from my doctor ..………………………… Apply for a credit card and/or arrange sufficient funds …………………………………… Confirm overseas access to your funds with your bank …………………………………… Make travel arrangements…………………………………………………………………………….. Arrange travel insurance ……………………………………………………………………………. Advise institution of travel details…………………………………….……………………………. Pack bags being sure to include the following: o Name and contact details of an institution representative …………………………………… o Enough currency for taxis, buses, phone calls etc. in the event of an emergency …… o Important documents: . THIS HANDBOOK! ................................................................................................ . Passport …….………………………………………………………………………………………….. . Letter of offer ……….………………………………………………………………………………... . eCoE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… . Certified copies of qualifications & certificates ……………………………………….. . Travel insurance policy ……………………………………………………………………… . ID cards, drivers licence, birth certificate (or copy)…………………………………… NOTE: Make sure you leave any originals or copies of these documents safely with family in your home country in case of loss. International Students - Information Booklet CRICOS Provider No. 02449F June 2015 Page 9 Upon Arrival in Australia: Call home ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Settle into accommodation …………………………………………………………………………… Write down your homestay address and phone number and keep it safe Attend international student orientation ……………..………………………………………… Get student ID card ………………………………………………………………………………………. Open a bank account ……………………………………………………………………………………. Attend faculty/course specific orientation sessions………………………………………… Get textbooks ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. Start classes ……………………………………….................................................................. Get involved in student life and associations …………………………………………………. (eg music, sporting and cultural clubs). International Students - Information Booklet CRICOS Provider No. 02449F June 2015 Page 10 Section 2: Pre-Arrival Application Step by Step Process Model Introduction to Australia Introducing Ballina Introducing Emmanuel Anglican College Arranging Visas DIAC DFAT Migration Agents Education Agents Visa Conditions Arranging Travel Documents What to Bring Seasonal Considerations Clothing Other Items You Might Need to Include Bringing Your Computer Mobile Phones & Laptops On your Flight Entry into Australia Australian Immigration Baggage Claim Detector Dogs Australian Customs & Quarantine Arrivals Hall Getting from the Airport Airport Reception Service Keeping in Contact Accessing Money How Much to Bring Electronic Transfer ATMs Credit Cards Accommodation Arrangement International Students - Information Booklet CRICOS Provider No. 02449F June 2015