Useful Links

Sydney Information

Below is a list of links you might find useful if you’re thinking about studying in Sydney.

Bondi Beach – Everything you need to know about this famous beach suburb.

Currency & Exchange Rates – How much is the Australian dollar worth in your currency?

Sydney City – Find out what’s happening in Sydney and what you can do in your free time.

Weather – Have a look at the weather this week in Sydney.

Sydney Map – Find any Sydney street on this interactive map.

Banks - Sydney – For all your banking needs, check out one of our Australian banks.

Beyond Sydney

Lonely Planet – Learn all about Australia. Lonely Planet Australia has lots of useful travel information if you’re planning to travel after your study.

Oz Experience – For information on budget travel all over Australia.

Hostel Reservations - bookings at over 4,500 hostels worldwide with photos, map locations and facilities information for all hostels. All you need to make a reservation is a valid credit card – pay a 10% deposit online, a $2 online booking fee and the remaining 90% when you arrive. It couldn’t be simpler!

Travel

Australian Tourist Commission

Tourism NSW

Sydney on the Web – Sydney information

City of Sydney – Official government site

Sydney Buses Accommodation & travel info database – Wide range of travel information

Transport Infoline - Home – Information on Buses, Trains, ferries, timetables and fares

Sydney Airport – Arrival and Departure Information, Shopping, Getting to and from the airport

Taxis Combined – Book a taxi online, fares and travel

Government Information

DIAC - Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Medibank Private- Overseas Student Health Cover Provider

Study In Australia - Official Australian government website for advice on studying in Australia

CRICOS - Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students

AQIS - Australian quarantine information

Australian Taxation Office - (ATO), If you want to work in Australia you will need to apply for an Australian tax file number.

Crime Stoppers - NSW Police Online - Reporting a crime, seeking help

Jobs

SEEK - Australia's no. 1 jobs, employment, career and recruitment site, search for a job in Australia.

MyCareer - Jobs, Employment & Careers in Australia

Study

IELTS - Information about tests

Cambridge Test - Official website in Australia

TOEFL - Official website with test preparation materials

TOEIC - Official website

Dave’s ESL Cafe - One of the most popular ESL sites

Other

Babylon.com - Online translations and dictionaries

Aussie slang - Learn some Australian slang!

 

Third Party Sites

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Sydney Weather

Advance English endeavours to provide high quality and relevant pathway English programs to overseas students at its Sydney campus.

To ensure the highest level of satisfaction to all its stakeholders while maintaining professional, personal and academic integrity in all activities.

The main objective of the college is to provide vast academic knowledge and be in a position to provide pathway English for students who wish to pursue further studies in Australia.

The college aims to maintain quality by providing courses to only a small number of students and maintaining a good nationality mix.

Our group of highly experienced, professional teaching and administrative staff will help the college achieve its mission.

We provide a comfortable student common area with kitchen facilities to relax and chat with friends on breaks.

Our noticeboard has regular activity photo updates, things to do in the area and what’s going on in the college. We also have lots of brochures for you to read about things to do in Sydney.