International Academy is an authorized recruitment consultant for many Australian universities and representing most of the Australian education sectors. IA is an independent organization established in January 2001 and has a network associates around world including 4 offices in India – Cochin, Calicut, Kottayam and Trivandrum. The Australian education and training system include four main sectors:

i.e. Universities, vocational education and training, schools and English language training. Universities offer many undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering fields of study such as agriculture, business, economics, education, environmental science, engineering, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, information technology, law, mathematics and computing, medicine, science and visual/performing arts. Vocational education and training institutions offer practical, career-oriented courses including business, computing, marketing, tourism and hospitality.

Australian schools offer an education style that is highly interactive, encourages students to participate and develops personal skills and confidence. All schools offer English, mathematics, science, arts, technology and languages. You may also be able to study such diverse subjects as digital media, agriculture, graphic design, music and accountancy. Australia offers a range of English language studies, which can cater for everyone from beginner student to advanced student to teacher training.

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is a national structure covering 13 different qualifications linking the four education sectors and providing learning pathways and recognition for previous study. Once the status of your existing qualifications is established the AQF will help you to choose the appropriate course within Australia.

Many institutions offer preparatory studies, also known as bridging or foundation courses, to help meet the academic entry requirements of Australian institutions. There are also many English language courses with starting dates throughout the year to prepare you for further study in Australia.

The majority of international students in Australia is full-fee paying students and is not awarded scholarships. You will need to consider whether you can afford to study at a particular institution. Fees vary according to the institution and discipline selected. For example, science and medical courses that require a large amount of laboratory and fieldwork are more costly than arts courses. To be granted a student visa you will need to declare your financial ability and in most cases you will need evidence of having sufficient funds to pay part or all of your tuition fees.

There is also the cost of living to consider. If you intend to get a job while studying in Australia then the money you earn from working in Australia should only supplement your income and not be your primary source of income. You can only start work have begun studying only. You will only be permitted to work a limited number of hours

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