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How to Study English Abroad in the UK

The UK has one of the most excellent education systems in the world brimming with world-class universities with traditions dating back hundreds of years of excellence. If you want to develop your language skills, there is no better place to learn English than the country that invented the language! However, If you intend to study English in the UK, you must ensure that you meet the standard entry level of English.  How do you Search for an English course? Good Question.   There are a plethora of organisations that provide different English language courses right from English for Business through to English for academic purposes. It makes sense to pick a pathway from a reputable centre which is accredited by the British council especially if you need help or become discouraged with your course or institution. Additionally, you will gain confidence knowing that you will have a recognised qualification from a centre that has met the highest standards. For your peace of mind, the British C...

Weighing up accommodation options for students abroad in U.S.A

Part of the problem for any international student destined for a  US University  is the amount time you need to spend researching, scouring, shifting and furnishing your own apartment upon arriving into the country. So when it comes to deciding where you want to live you here in the U.S making the right choice is a huge task. Therefore, it makes great sense to invest some time to find the right accommodation. Here we will briefly explain the three accommodation options for international students in the United States 3 Types of Student Accommodation in the United States There are three accommodation options for students in the United States: On-campus accommodation :  This is where you live on the school’s campus in a student room or apartment usually co-sharing with two or three people of the same gender, to the gym, classroom and library. One advantage is you can use kitchen facilities for free and you can save money on buying furniture. What you will gain is a sense of community from...

How to get a Student Visa for Australia

Australia study Visa requirements   Before you can even consider packing your bags in pursuit of achieving academic excellence you need to be aware of the complexities of working and living in that adopted country. Here in Australia if your main purpose is to study, for more than 12 weeks then obtaining a student visa is an absolute must. You can apply online under the new and more simplified  Subclass 500 student Visa  which allows you to bring your family members as dependants as part of your student visa application. The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) has very clear guidelines every international student must adhere to when applying for a Visa. First of all you need to acquire the COE (Confirmation of Enrolment) or a letter of offer stating that your course is registered under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions of Courses (CRICOS). Here are the  #4   Australian study visa requirements  you need to be aware of. Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requiremen...

Discover how International Students can apply for USA Scholarships

You know how it is; you’re an international student and struggling to finance your  postgraduate course in the USA  and would like to know of the available options. Thankfully there are ways around this problem. Good news… There’s a plethora of  scholarship programs in the USA for international students  that cover tuition fees while you are studying there. Regardless of whether you are a returning student or in your 1st year there is financial assistance for you. First of all, you need to do your research and there are plenty of FREE resources online such as  Scholarship Experts  which specifically cater for International students.  A word of warning; you should never have to pay to apply for a scholarship and if you come across a search engine or website that requests your financial details it’s best to keep right away. Reputable scholarships never ask you for payment in advance. What exactly do scholarships cover? Good question Scholarships are designed to lessen the burden of your ...