CATC DESIGN SCHOOL
COURSE GUIDE 2014-15
56
COURSE GUIDE 2014-15
International students
CATC welcomes international students to all our campuses: Sydney,
Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. You will be able to study
in small classes alongside Australian students who share your
dreams and your passion for design. The majority of our students
are Australian, which means that your experience with us will
help you improve your English as well as your design skills.
Quality and Australian Regulations
Australia is a safe and friendly study
destination. All our campuses are easy
to get to and located in central areas. In
Sydney, we also offer English language
courses if you need to improve your English
before you begin studying with us.
Living in Australia
We recommend that you set aside $350
to $400 per week for living expenses. For
information on living in Australia, including
indicative costs of living and accommodation
options, please visit:
www.catc.edu.au/overseas-students.
Accommodation
Student accommodation options in Australia
range from homestay accommodation to
student residences, shared apartments, or
living on your own. For details on possible
places to look for permanent and temporary
accommodation, please visit our site.
Homestay accommodation
Homestay offer students the opportunity to live
with an English speaking family. This is a great
way for international students to practice their
English language skills and learn more about
local culture and customs. For details on our
approved homestay providers, please visit
www.catc.edu.au/overseas-students.
Apartment living
Many students share apartments or live on
their own. It is recommended that students
plan to be in Australia early in order to visit
apartments and meet potential flatmates
before making a commitment. You may like to
book into a hostel for your first few days and
then look for share accommodation
with others.
Before entering a contract with CATC Design
School, overseas students should read the
ESOS framework. A simple explanation of the
framework is the Easy Guide to ESOS available
online at www.aei.gov.au. We also have ESOS
information available via our website here
www.catc.edu.au/how-to-enrol/esos-framework.
The Department of Industry, Innovation,
Science, Research and Tertiary Education
(DIISRTE) regulates the education and training
sector’s involvement with overseas students
studying in Australia on student visas. It
does this through the Education Services
for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislative
framework.This protects Australia’s reputation
for delivering quality education services and
the interests of overseas students, by setting
minimum standards and providing tuition and
financial assurance. The legislation mandates
a nationally consistent approach to registering
education providers so that the quality of
the tuition, and care of students remains
high. The professionalism and integrity of
the industry is further strengthened by the
ESOS legislation’s interface with immigration
law. This imposes visa-related reporting
requirements on both students and providers.
School-aged dependents
School-aged dependents accompanying you
to Australia are required to pay full fees if
they are enrolled in either a government
or non-government school.
ALL OVER
For more information on our courses and application
process for international students, please refer
to the THINK: International Course Guide.
CRICOS Provider Codes: NSW 00246M
57
CATC DESIGN SCHOOL