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Life in Sydney PDF Print

Sydney is the capital city of the state of New South Wales and is located on the south-east coast of Australia. 
Situated on one of the worlds' most beautiful natural harbours, Sydney provides a uniquely outdoor lifestyle, offering an array of alfresco dining venues, parks and an exhaustive choice of outdoor leisure activities. 'Sydneysiders' even have access to more than 70 beaches spread along the city's coastline.
Sydney's natural beauty is enhanced by a diversity of cultures involved in a variety of arts and entertainment activities and enjoying lively shopping and dining precincts, including its very own Chinatown.  Shopping in Sydney can be a pleasurable experience and the choice is immense. Budget minded students can shop at the weekend markets for fruit, vegetables, clothing and an assortment of other goods.
Above all, Sydney is home to a relaxed and friendly community who live, work and play together in this truly unique city.

Living Cost

Living in Australia is cost effective when compared to the USA, Britain, Western Europe and Japan. Sydney offers a range of options to suit all socio economic groups so you can determine your budget depending on the type of lifestyle you choose to lead. We anticipate that an Individual International student will require approximately AU$12000 for living expenses each year, $4,200 for a spouse, $2,400 for one child, $1,800 for each extra child. (not including tuition fees).

Accommodation
$150 - $260 / week
Food
$100 - $200 / week
Public Transport
$20 - $ 50 / week
Entertainment/movies
$13 per ticket


 

 

 

 

Student Accomodation

This is accommodation offered to international students by host families. It allows the students to live with families who live with local families who are familiar with the culture and values of their new environment so that they can help students get used to it quicker. It is also handy for the newcomers to have access to local knowledge so they can make better use of their time while studying.
The host families provide 2 meals: Breakfast and Dinner. Many students choose to stay with a family for a short period of time and then move to shared accommodation once they have settled in.

All our Homestay Services are outsourced to Global Experience which has many years of experience in providing host families to students. They pay special attention to meeting the individual student's needs and in providing personal care and attention. For further details, visit their website. http://www.globalexperience.com.au

Homestay Accommodation Fees
Age 18 years or over
Homestay Placement fee
AU $250
Single Room
AU $260/week
Shared Room
AU $230/week
 
Airport Pick-up service
AU $150

 

Homestay Accomodation Policy

  • For Homestay accommodation placement, please provide the following:
    1. Completed Homestay application
    2. Homestay Placement fee AU $250 and Airport Pick-Up fee AU $150 (if required) payable to Victory Institute of Professional Training.
    3. A refundable deposit of 4 weeks Homestay Fees
  • Victory Institute of Professional Training has to be notified 4 weeks in advance for all Homestay placement.
  • All Homestay fees are subject to change without notice.
  • The Homestay booking fee and Airport Pick-Up fee is payable in advance once only and non-refundable.
  • If the student wishes to cancel the Homestay placement completely, Victory Institute of Professional Training will retain 25% of the amount paid for administration.
  • Student must notify Homestay family two weeks in advance, if he/she wishes to change accommodation. Otherwise 50% of two weeks deposit will not be refunded.

Click here to apply Homestay