WHY STUDY IN AUSTRALIA?

1. GOLDEN ORIOLE EDUCATION AUSTRALIA Call: +91-9137131882 | Website: www.goldenorioleedu.com | Email: enquiry@goldenorioleedu.com

2. GOLDEN ORIOLE EDUCATION ABOUT AUSTRALIA Australia is the world’s smallest continent and largest island. It has gained recognition as a provider of high-quality education to international students along with opportunities to work and reside permanently. Australia has the 4th largest number of international students (around 600,000) studying with various learning institutions. WHY STUDY IN AUSTRALIA? •International Rankings of Australian Universities (7 out of 100 Universities are Australian). •Part time job opportunities for international students •Post-Study Work Visa up to 5 years •Opportunity for Permanent Residence •IELTS, TOEFL and PTE scores are accepted by all universities •Availability of pathway programs for international students •No application fee in a majority of universities •Flexibility in terms of deadlines, universities ready to accept applications and financials closer to course start dates •Lower entry requirements of universities with relatively higher international rankings •No Visa interviews •Quick visa outcomes UNIVERSITIES There are 43 Universities in Australia. •The Higher Education Sector in Australia primarily consists of Universities •The top 8 universities in Australia are popularly known as Group of 8 •Australian Universities offer pathway programs, bachelor’s & master’s degrees and doctoral programs Programs offered by Australian Universities: Business, Management & Accounting IT & Computer Science Pharmacy Architecture & Urban Planning Hospitality & Tourism Programs offered by Universities Engineering & Project Management Media & Communication Biotechnology & Biomedical Sciences MBBS, Nursing & Public Health Education & Teaching Call: +91-9137131882 | Website: www.goldenorioleedu.com | Email: enquiry@goldenorioleedu.com

3. GOLDEN ORIOLE EDUCATION PATHWAY PROGRAM: •Students who are not able to meet the direct entry requirements of Australian Universities can be offered ‘Pathway Programs.’ •These programs can be offered at undergraduate level and postgraduate level. •These are also called as ‘Packaged Programs’. •Pathway programs are a good opportunity to the students who fail to meet the direct entry requirements of the Australian universities. Types of Pathway Programs: •Academic Pathway Programs - Offered to the students not able to meet the Academic entry criteria. •English Language Programs - Offered to the students not able to meet the English language criteria. Academic Pathway Programs (Undergraduate): •Students scoring 55% to 64% in HSC can be offered these programs •They are also called as Diploma leading to Degree programs (D to D programs) •Students usually get admission in a college where they study a Diploma Program for one year (e.g. Diploma of Business) •After successful completion of Diploma, they progress to the second year of Bachelor’s degree, eventually completing their graduation in 3/4 years. Student A - 60% in HSC (Directly not eligible) Student B - 75% in HSC (Directly eligible) Studies Bachelor of Business in the university in his 1st year Studies Diploma of Business in a college in his 1st year Both of them will progress to study the second year of Bachelor of Business in the university They graduate together eventually Academic Pathway Programs: •Offered to the students who fail to meet NOOSR criteria (e.g., Second division from a Section 3 university/Pass division from a Section 2 university). •Students are offered a qualifying program of one semester called as PQP. •Student first completes the PQP and then progresses to the master’s degree. •PQPs are available only for business/management/accounting degrees (Exception: Griffith University offers PQP for business, engineering and IT courses). Call: +91-9137131882 | Website: www.goldenorioleedu.com | Email: enquiry@goldenorioleedu.com

4. GOLDEN ORIOLE EDUCATION English Language Pathways (ELICOS): •English Language Pathways are also called as ELICOS, EAP, ELP, etc. •Offered to students falling short of English language requirement •Students have to study English ‘before’ commencing their main program •Duration of ELICOS is restricted to 10 weeks •Tuition Fee of ELICOS: AUD 300 to AUD 400 per week. PRIVATE COLLEGES: •Independent Colleges offer Bachelor’s & Master’s Degrees. •Some colleges are affiliated with universities (offer UG & PG programs). •These colleges offer Information Technology and Business programs. Colleges offering Pathway programs: •These Colleges offer ELICOS and Diploma leading to Degree programs. •Programs are offered in almost all popular disciplines such as IT, Engineering, Health, Business, Hospitality, etc. INTAKES: Major Intake: •February and July •Offered by Universities and Private Colleges •Courses offered: All popular areas Minor Intake: •October/November •Offered by Private Colleges and some of the major universities (e.g. Deakin University and Griffith University) •Courses offered: Business, Information Technology and Engineering. Timelines for February Intake: IELTS Coaching Appear for IELTS Test IELTS Test Result Submit applications to universities Offer Letters Arrangement of Funds Financial Assessment in the Universities Apply for Visas Visa Grant Fly to Australia June July July/August July to October July to November August to December September to January October to January December to February February Call: +91-9137131882 | Website: www.goldenorioleedu.com | Email: enquiry@goldenorioleedu.com

5. GOLDEN ORIOLE EDUCATION Timelines for July Intake: IELTS Coaching Appear for IELTS Test IELTS Test Result Submit applications to universities Offer Letters Arrangement of Funds Financial Assessment in the Universities Apply for Visas Visa Grant Fly to Australia ENTRY CRITERIA: •Academic entry requirements •English language requirements •GTE requirements (including financials) Academic Entry requirements of Australian Universities” (Undergraduate): •CBSE/ICSE Board: A minimum of 60% - 65% in HSC in best 4 subjects •State Board: A minimum of 65% in HSC in best 4 subjects Academic Entry requirements of Australian Universities” (Postgraduate): •Follow NOOSR Guidelines (National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition – An Australian Government Agency assessing level of overseas qualifications) Section of the Indian University
 
 according to NOOSR Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Note: Entry requirements may vary depending on the university and programs ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: IELTS PTE December January January/February January to April January to May February to May March to May May to June April to July July Aggregate Percentage required
 
to be eligible 50% 50-55% 60% TOEFL No bands less than No bands less than No bands less than Overall Overall Overall 6.5 6.0 58 50 79 18 6.0 6.0 50 50 75 18 6.0 5.5 50 42 75 12 Call: +91-9137131882 | Website: www.goldenorioleedu.com | Email: enquiry@goldenorioleedu.com

6. GOLDEN ORIOLE EDUCATION Note: •Requirements vary depending on the university and the program. •PTE and TOEFL Scores are indicative. GTE – GENUINE TEMPORARY ENTRANT •Genuine: The student should have genuine intentions of studying in Australia. •Temporary: The student should intend to stay in Australia temporarily. •Objective of ‘GTE Assessment’ is to filter genuine students from non-genuine ones •GTE Assessment is conducted at three levels: oAgent oUniversity/College oAustralian High Commission WORK RIGHTS OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS •Students can work 40 hours/fortnight (part-time) when their course is in session •Students can work 40 hours/week (full time) during semester breaks and vacations •Students not having exhausted 20 hours of part time work in a week can work extra in the following week in such a manner that the total duration over two weeks should not exceed 40 hours •Students are usually paid between AUD 15 to AUD 20 per hour •Students are able to support their living expenses to a good extent by working part time in Australia Note: Students are allowed to work full time even when their course is in session. PROCESS FLOW FOR AUSTRALIA VISA LODGMENT Documents University Interview (depends on the university) Interview (depends on the university) Assessment and verification by Receive Financial Request for additional/pending documents (if necessary) Student applies for an eCoE (Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment) Assessment of visa documents by KC Team Student arranges his visa documents and submits to us Receive visa summary, review & lodge Visa outcome is declared by the Embassy Student undergoes health checkup Call: +91-9137131882 | Website: www.goldenorioleedu.com | Email: enquiry@goldenorioleedu.com

7. GOLDEN ORIOLE EDUCATION Pre-medical Test: •Students have to medical tests after submitting their visa documents to the Australian High Commission from an ‘empaneled’ Physician/Clinic. POST STUDY WORK VISA Students apply for “Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)” after completing their studies that lets them live, study and work full time in Australia. This visa has 2 streams: Graduate Work Stream: •Duration – 18 months •Granted to applicants who graduate with skills and qualifications that are on the Skilled Occupation List Post Study Work Stream: •Duration – Usually 2 to 4 years depending on the Australian city •Granted to applicants who graduate with a bachelor’s/master’s degree regardless of type of skills/qualifications EXPENSES (INDICATIVE): Annual Cost of education and living in Australia: Particulars Tuition Fee of Universities Living Costs Airfare from India to Australia Visa Fee Total Expenses Less Part Time Earnings Net Cost Less Scholarship Amount Total Money to be spent by the student SOURCES OF FINANCE •Balance in Savings Bank Accounts •Term Deposits •Education Loans Savings Accounts and Term Deposits: •Account statement covering transactions for the last 12 months •Balance certificate from the bank with the recent balance amount •Accounts with overdraft limit/auto-sweep accounts are accepted •Date of maturity of Term deposits should exceed course start date Amount in AUD AU$ 30,000 AU$ 21,041 AU$ 2,000 AU$ 640 AU$ 53,681 AU$ 15,000 AU$ 38,681 If Applicable AU$ 38,681 Call: +91-9137131882 | Website: www.goldenorioleedu.com | Email: enquiry@goldenorioleedu.com

8. GOLDEN ORIOLE EDUCATION Education Loans: •Should be availed from an acceptable financial institution •Should not be ‘In-Principle’ or ‘Conditional’ and should be fully sanctioned •Valuation Report of the property •Collateral security can be asked for (immovable property/fixed deposits) •Security should belong to immediate family members Income Proof: •Income proofs for the recent 2-3 assessment years •Where evidence of funds is required, the applicant can provide one of the following: oEvidence of funds for 12 months – evidence of funds to cover travel to Australia, 12 months’ living costs for themselves and accompanying family members, tuition fees and schooling costs for school aged children. oEvidence of annual income – the student can provide evidence of personal income of their parents or spouse / de facto partner of at least AUD$60,000. The parents or spouse / de facto partner cannot be travelling with the student to Australia. The evidence must be in the form of official government documentation, such as a tax assessment. SPONSORS Acceptable Sponsors: •Parents •Grandparents (Maternal/Paternal) •Siblings (brother/sister) •Student himself •Uncle/Aunt (not more than 20%-25% of the total fund requirement) Non-Acceptable Sponsors: •Cousins •Family Friends •Distant Relatives BACKLOGS •Maximum number of backlogs accepted varies depending on the individual criterion of Australian universities. •Generally, universities accept backlogs ranging from 8 to 12 •Some universities may accept backlogs up to 15. •Group of 8 universities accept not more than 4-5 backlogs •Some universities like James Cook University – Brisbane and CQ University can accept profiles with 20-30 backlogs also. Call: +91-9137131882 | Website: www.goldenorioleedu.com | Email: enquiry@goldenorioleedu.com

9. GOLDEN ORIOLE EDUCATION EDUCATION GAPS •Students with a gap less than one year in their profiles (after HSC or Graduation) are accepted by Australian Universities/High Commission without any documentary evidence. •Students need to prepare a good SOP mentioning their activities for gap up to a year. •For gap of more than a year after HSC/Graduation documentary evidence is mandatory •In absence of a satisfactory evidence, students may not receive an offer from the Australian universities. MARRIED STUDENTS •Marriage should be at least one year old at the time of submitting the application. •Profile of the applicant should be good. •Profile of the accompanying spouse should be good (should be a graduate, employed and should have good annual income). •Financials should be strong. For Free Consultation: Call us now: +91-9137131882 Email: enquiry@goldenorioleedu.com Website: www.goldenorioleedu.com/ Call: +91-9137131882 | Website: www.goldenorioleedu.com | Email: enquiry@goldenorioleedu.com