Information for International Students
TAFE NSW - New England Institute (NEI) is CRICOS registered and can provide a variety of training to students from anywhere in the world. New England Institute is the largest provider of vocational and technical education in north-western New South Wales. From these pages, you can find out About Us, our Campuses and Faculties as well as specific information for International students.
International Courses
If you or your relatives and friends are from overseas and are interested in studying in Australia, there are TAFE courses approved by the Australian Government for study by International students. Areas of study that New England Institute specialises in and which are available to International Students include:
- Agriculture
- Childrens Services
- Massage
- Aged Care work
- Hospitality
- Horticulture
- Aeroskills
- Community Services Work
Lifestyle
- a safe, secure, healthy lifestyle among friendly country people
- the opportunity to focus on your studies in a peaceful country environment
- a low cost of living
- many leisure activities to suit all interests
Our unique lifestyle in New England gives you:
The New England and Northwest regions of NSW provide a perfect environment for learning and relaxation, from bustling service centres to welcoming rural towns. The climate is perfect for a relaxed, outdoor way of life. In summer, the average temperature ranges between 17 and 32 degrees Celsius, and in winter, between three and 18 degrees. The tablelands areas are on average 5 degrees cooler than the plains areas to the west. Generally, summer and autumn are the wettest months of the year.
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Autumn - March, April, May
Winter - June, July, August (-3C to 22C)
Spring - September, October, November
Summer - December, January, February (17C to 42C)
Once you are in Australia and have commenced your studies, you will be able to apply for permission to work in Australia. When you receive the permission to work, you can work up to 20 hours while studying and full-time when you are on study break.
Cost of Living
The New England and Northwest region is one of the most affordable areas in Australia to live in. Accommodation costs are lower than in major cities. The cost of transport, food and entertainment is also very reasonable.
You will need about AU$10,000 for living expenses in each year of study. However, you may need more money than this to cover initial costs for accommodation, textbooks and other expenses. Things like laundry, transport, recreation and entertainment can cost at least AU$1,000 a year. Recreation and entertainment are matters of personal taste; the amount you spend varies, depending on your interests and your budget.
Costs for accommodation and food can be reduced by sharing with friends and budgeting carefully. The cost of living will vary, depending on the kind of accommodation you choose.
Students have opportunity to sample the food from many nations, including Chinese, Italian, Thai, Greek, Malaysian and many more. Most shopping centres and stores are open 6-7 days a week with trading hours generally 9:00am -5:00pm. In some towns there are supermarkets which operate 24 hours a day. You can buy fresh fruit and vegetables, meat, seafood, frozen and canned foods, bread, grains and toiletries.
Banking: The main types of financial institutions in Australia offering financial services are banks, credit unions and building societies. Business hours for most banks are from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9.30 am to 5.00 pm on Fridays (excluding public holidays). Automatic Teller Machines provide easy access to cash outside normal banking hours.
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