Perth
, the capital of Western Australia, has a population of 1.5 million people. It is cosmopolitan enough to offer all the variety and excitement an international student might need and yet intimate enough for the city to maintain its famously relaxed and friendly character. One of Perth's main features is its safe, secure environment and its low cost of living when compared to Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne.
Perth's delights are many and varied: sunny blue skies; a comfortable temperate climate; popular bars and restaurants; all types of shops and services; cinemas, theatres and music venues; international food courts; lively markets; sports facilities; excellent public transport … the list goes on and on.
Perth has, for many years, attracted migrants and visitors from nearly every country in the world and this has created a uniquely multicultural environment. In Australian terms, Perth has a high standard of living. Add to this, it has a world-class education system. It really is no surprise that more and more people are choosing to come to Perth to travel, work and study.
Why choose Perth?
Deciding to study in Perth Western Australia is an investment in your future. Perth's educational institutions and courses are world class. They provide certificates, diplomas, undergraduate and post graduate degrees and doctorates that are internationally recognised for quality, uniformity, consistency, and affordability. The Australian Government works to promote the recognition of Australian qualifications internationally so that graduates of courses in Perth can be confident that their qualification will be internationally recognised when seeking employment anywhere in the world.
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Schools
In Western Australia, there are government and non-government primary and secondary schools. It is compulsory for all Australian children to attend school between the ages of six years and sixteen years. Most students continue in education until they are 18.
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Universities
There are five universities in Western Australia offering courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. They all have excellent facilities and high standards of excellence in teaching and research. Consequently they have earned international recognition and admiration for the quality of their graduates.
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Vocational
Australia's Vocational and Technical Education (VTE) and Pathway sector is a nationally recognised system of vocational education and training courses. Courses range from three months to three years full time and some programs lead to credit at university level. There are more than 200 study areas to choose from and they are more practical than theoretical in nature.
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English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students, or "ELICOS", are offered by a number of institutions in Perth. ELICOS courses typically comprise 20 hours (or more) of classroom teaching per week. Student visas can apply for permission to work part-time, up to 20 hours per week.
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