Study english in Australia: all you need to know

We were also looking for an exotic destination to learn English, and like you, we came to Australia and stayed. Now that we know that this is one of the best countries in the world, we want to share our experience with you and help you achieve your goals.

There are many advantages of studying an English course in Australia, among all of them we would like to highlight the following:

There are many types of English courses in Australia, as many as schools offer them. And yes, there is one for you, regardless of your current level of English. It will all depend on what you are looking for and your learning needs. Below these lines, we explain which are the most common English courses and how each of them can help you:

But that’s not all: there are also English courses that combine learning with other activities such as surfing. Seriously, there are so many courses on offer that, by sheer logic, some will steal your heart!

We’ve all asked ourselves that question before taking the giant leap! Is it costly, is it cheap? Can everyone or just a lucky few afford it?

We will answer your questions in the best possible way: with data. In addition, if you come to Australia with us, a Dingoos Guide will be your advisor. We will advise you about the best for you according to your tastes. We will recommend options based on your budget, and we will give you an approximate figure on the money you should bring with you for your first days according to the city you choose.

But before that we are going to make some calculations on how much money it can cost to study English in Australia:

• The student visa will cost you $630 AUD.
• The plane ticket price will be around $1,000 AUD. Remember that members of the #DingoosFamily can enjoy discounts on flight tickets.
• The 12-week English course can cost you approximately $2,200 AUD. Depending on the destination city and the school, the price may vary, but don’t worry, because we will always look for the option that best suits your budget and objectives.
• Weekly expenses, including accommodation, will be around $300 AUD. In this article, we detail what those expenses are and their breakdown.

These would be the expenses far above studying English in Australia. On the other hand, remember that the student visa allows you to work part-time, and this will help you to be able to pay your expenses using your savings as little as possible.

Yes, of course. And that’s one of the good things about Australia compared to other English-speaking countries.

Because if you enrol in an English course or a VET course, and as long as you do it through an official school, you can apply for a student visa, a visa that allows you to work part-time while you study.

This is excellent news because Australia is not exactly a cheap country regarding living costs. But in this way, you can work to meet all your expenses and even travel without throwing away savings.

The chances of finding a job in Australia are high. Even if you have a low English level, getting a low-skilled job with a good salary is possible.

Holidays are a long-awaited time for any international student in Australia. The reasons go beyond travelling to some exotic location or staying up late from party to party. And it is that during your holidays, you will be able to work full-time, twice as many hours as during the months of study.

With some exceptions, it is normal for each student to have the right to one or two months of vacation for every three months of the course. At that time, you must add an extra month of relaxation at the end of the course.

Now you have chosen the English course you want to study in Australia; it´s time to know the most common visas to make it possible: the Tourist Visa, the Work & Holiday Visa and of course, the student visa.

Depending on which visa you choose, you will have certain limitations to take into account. In the following bullet points, we explain the main differences of each visa:

• With the Tourist Visa, you can study for a maximum of 12 weeks (3 months), but this visa does not allow you to work while you study.
• With the Work & Holiday Visa, you can study for a maximum of 16 weeks (4 months). In this case, you will be able to work while you study.
• The Student Visa is undoubtedly the best option if your goal is to study an English course in Australia since, with it, you can study and work unlimitedly for the duration of your visa.

Of course, you can! Actually, it is the best thing you can do. Keep reading because you are about to find out why.

• By combining several courses, you will access a longer visa duration, benefiting from more extended vacation periods. This will reduce the cost per week of your lessons because you will have extra weeks of holidays in between courses. That means that if you divide the cost of both courses by the number of visa weeks (holidays included), the weekly cost of your studies will decrease. But that´s not the only advantage; you will also be able to work full-time during your holidays.
• You will leave Australia with a much higher level of English and a complimentary qualification in another subject thanks to the VET course.
• You will know more cities in Australia: if you enrol in schools in different cities, you can spend a season in each city.
• You will save on visa fees since you will avoid having to pay the visa renewal fees once you are in Australia by taking a more extended visa.

Remember that your Dingoos Guide will be by your side to help you choose a combination of courses according to your objectives and the time you plan to stay in Australia. So it is impossible not to make the best decision!

Let me know where you live (or where you plan to live), and I will tell you which is the best school to study English in Australia. That easy!

We have selected for you the best schools in the primary Australian cities. We have been working closely with the following schools, and our students are delighted with the quality of the facilities and the teachers. In any case, you can always contact us if you have questions regarding a specific school not listed below.

At Dingoos, we will guide you from the moment you contact us until the last day of your experience.

Because we will not only request your visa, we will also help you choose the course that best suits you, and we will take care of the entire enrollment process. But there is more.

• Before you arrive in Australia, we will book a Backpacker for you for the first weeks, and we will give you tips to find your long-stay accommodation.
• We will advise you to prepare a perfect resume, and we will give you tips to help you overcome your job interviews.
• We will be there to offer you support and advice whenever you need it with our Student Support Department.
• You will become part of the #DingoosFamily, an exclusive community that will open the doors to a world of incredible benefits, attendance at events, discounts at restaurants, leisure activities almost every week, parties and much more.

Take a look at this video on our YouTube channel, where our student, Iñigo, tells us about his experience in the course he is studying at Imagine Education.

Seeing this video might motivate you to come to study in Australia. If that is the case, let us know, we are waiting for you to come!