International students vaccinated in Australia can now show proof they are fully vaccinated, before returning home to visit their family.

Twelve international students and six organisations have been announced as finalists in the 2021 NSW International Student Awards, recognising the outstanding contributions international students make to communities in NSW and celebrating excellence across the international student community engagement.

From December 2021, a small, but increasing number of international students enrolled with New South Wales (NSW) education providers will have the opportunity to return to Australia to continue their studies on campus.

Students vaccinated with the Covaxin and BBIBP-Corv vaccines are now able to enter Australia as soon as restrictions are lifted.

International students studying with any of Canberra’s tertiary education providers will be able to return to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) in time for semester 1, 2022 classes to resume, provided they are fully vaccinated with a vaccine recognised by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration authority.

Studying can be a very time consuming and stressful activity. If you’re not doing it well, it can feel like you’ve studied for hours and haven’t been able to retain anything. Or maybe you’ve found yourself reading the same line over and over again and still not understanding what it says (we’ve all been there!). So, what are some completely free and effective study tips you can start implementing immediately?

From Kansai University to Australia, ICTE student Mai created a bucket list of all the things she wanted to achieve during her stay in Australia. Mai writes about her experiences in Australia with a blog titled: 'my reflection and what I achieved from my bucket list'

My name is Torsten. I was born and raised in Germany, and English is my second language. I finished my studies in law and economics, and it was time for me to embark on a journey to Australia so I could improve my English skills, and enhance my career opportunities in an international institution.

SAIBT has a range of free Certificate courses on offer to local students commencing in July, be quick though applications close 30th June!

We have great news! Edith Cowan University and Phoenix Academy are offering bursaries to prospective students studying ELICOS.

Australian Government new student visa measures

Study English online with Phoenix Academy. Ask us at Study English in Australia, we can help arrange your online enrolment.  

Australian Government Trade Commission on COVID-19

Getting into the swing of things and making new friends that are safe and make you feel comfortable is extremely important when you have come to study in Australia. Australia is a very safe country, but it is still important to take care when looking for new friends, and making friends that will also be beneficial to the reason why you are here. If you are here to learn English and develop your career, here are a number of options.

Each year, ICTE Japanese English language students such as Misako Ono celebrate their ‘passage into adulthood’ in Australia. The Japanese ‘Coming of Age’ ceremony, Seijin shiki (成人式) is traditionally held on the second Monday in January and marks an age of maturity (20 years) and an increase in responsibilities expected from new adults.

Japanese students Yoshi and Haruka reflect on their nine months spent at ICTE-UQ learning English, studying at UQ and their adventures as they explore Australia.

Japanese students Yoshi and Haruka reflect on their nine months spent at ICTE-UQ learning English, studying at UQ and their adventures as they explore Australia.

Japanese students Yoshi and Haruka reflect on their nine months spent at ICTE-UQ learning English, studying at UQ and their adventures as they explore Australia.

ICTE-UQ English language student Gisela, from Mexico, is currently studying at ICTE-UQ for 30-weeks. Join us in following Gisela’s journey in Brisbane over the coming weeks and see how you too can also enjoy what ICTE-UQ has to offer.

When Gustavo Henrique Junqueira Penitente first came on an exchange to The University of Queensland from Brazil, his goal was to improve his English language skills and gain some international workplace experience— but he got much more. Thanks to an eight-week Workplace Preparation & Professional Internship Program at ICTE-UQ, Gustavo gained an internship with Delta Group engineers, working on a $670 million refurbishment project.

Elena is an English language student at ICTE-UQ blogging about her experience living and studying in Brisbane so other students can see what it's like. Elena came to us under a scholarship from Study Queensland.