The assurance of excellence.

The assurance of excellence

Australia has a British based education system, and has a reputation of education excellence in many disciplines all over the world. Australia’s institutions are leaders in technology-based learning. As an example, language schools are fully equipped with language laboratories and it is absolutely common to see computer-assisted learning in every classroom.
Modern/new technologies are part of the high level education provided in Australia. To ensure the quality of Australian institutions and courses, the Government has set the regulations concerning education services to international students in legislation.
Institutions must be accredited and the courses they offer must be approved and listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Also, the National Code sets the behavior and duties of Australian institutions towards international students.

Colleges Student’s Support Services

Colleges Student’s Support Services

Students Services is dedicated to provide students with support in all areas of student life. Most of the Colleges will give detailed information on the first day to cover all aspects of the course and living in Sydney. If students need any help, they are more than welcome at the College for help and assistance. Some of the services you will find in most colleges are the following:

• Orientations Sessions
• Work permission
• Any documents and correspondence needed i.e.
Confirmation of Enrolment Letters, Attendance letters, Certificates, Student tuition fees invoices, etc
• Student ID cards
• Airport pick-up
• Homestay placement
• Tutorial support
• AHM(Australian Health Management) information
• Assist students to apply for Tax File Number
• Help with accommodation and general enquiries
• Coordinate Group Study Tours
• Student common area
• Computer labs
• Learning resources
• Students event program

How Sierra actually helps you?

How Sierra actually helps you?

Sierra Marketing’s solution for you to stay in Australia; go back to school!
Our agency offers;

Step 1. Choose a course.
Sierra Marketing will advices you to choose the course that interests you the most. For this, we will present you every course, explain you how long the course takes and we give you a description of the job opportunities you can have with the diplomas we offer.

Step 2. Choose a College.
Sierra Marketing works with a wide range of colleges. We will help you finding the best College that suits your needs. We cooperate with several different schools in Sydney; Mercury Colleges, North Sydney English College, Lloyds International College, Cambridge College International, International Wing Chun Academy, MEGT Institute, Bridge College, Central College, ACNT, ACVS and Meridian International School.

Step 2. Choose a College.
If you have chosen a course and college, the application process begins. We will help you with all the administration work. We collect all the materials you need to apply for your course and we help you with filling in the forms and get all the materials you are required to have. The most important thing for you to do is to sign the forms.

Step 4. Letter of Offer.
After filling in the forms, the College will send you a Letter of Offer and Sierra Marketing will calculate your fees which you will required to arrange payment. Sierra Marketing will transfer the school your payment to the College.

Step 5.Confirmation of Enrolment, COE.
We will receive you Confirmation of Enrolment, COE, then you can apply for your student Visa.

Step 6. Apply for you Visa.
Your Confirmation of Enrolment, CEO, is very important for getting a student Visa. The next step is to fill out the application form and submit it to the Immigration Department, when you have done that, you can start your studies.

Step 7. Study.
You are an official student in Sydney. You can get a new qualification and enjoy great experiences in this beautiful city!

Students discount

Students discount

Looking for some interesting students discounts? We can help you to find the latest student discounts!

Websites:

• http://www.studentdiscountshopping.com.au/
• http://www.sydneybuses.info/tickets/combined-tickets/daytripper/daytripper-discounts.htm
• http://www.thestudent.com.au/sydney/find-a-business/
• http://www.studentdiscounts.com.au/
• http://www.isic.org/

Courses

Courses

English language courses
English is the mother tongue of some 400 million people, the Colleges we offer will help you to speak English while meeting new international friends! We offer you courses for work, study or fun. You can improve your English for further study, for work purposes and for travelling around easily.

Interested in English language courses?! We can provide you excellent English courses in Sydney, for affordable prices in various Colleges.Contact us now, and get an English Diploma and broaden your horizons while enhancing new career opportunities!

When you’re studying English, you can find jobs in; After studying English you will be able to become a translator or interpreter. Furthermore it can prepare you on further studies, travelling around and work purposes.

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Business courses
Do you like challenges like leadership, focusing on communication and presentation skills? Are you interested in operating a business or any organisation? Would you like to enhance your vocal and physical power skills? Then the business course is something for you!

We provide excellent Business courses in Sydney, so if you are interested do not hesitate to contact us.

When you’re studying Business, you can find jobs in;
You will be able to operate a business or any organisation in the capacity of Assistant Manager / Administrator or as an Office Clerk of Receptionist. You have the skills to work in the commercial world and you are able to work independently as an Office Manager and Administrator or Business Administrator.

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Financial Services courses
Are you interested in economics? Responding to clients needs, maintaining, financial records? Would you like to develop an understanding of financial planning and functions and processes of domestic and international banking. The courses we offer will provide you with accounting skills and train you to use these skills in the accounting environment. It will assist you to gain skills, for a wide variety of positions in the financial services industry.

When you’re studying Financial Services, you can find jobs in; Studying Financial Services can lead to career opportunities such as Accountant, Bookkeepers, General Clerical Assistant, Financial Accounting and Management.

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Human Resources courses
If you are interested in studying Human Resources, the courses we provide student are created to learn the knowledge and skills to perform the roles and assume the responsibilities of a manager in a number of personnel related fields. You are able to communicate, negotiate, apply computer skills to a range of Human Resource activities and functions.

When you’re studying Human Resources, you can find jobs in; Studying Human Resources can lead to career opportunities such as Administrative Assistant, HR Customer Service, Staffing Manager, HR Data Entry Specialist and many other job opportunities.

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Information Technology courses
Technology is everywhere and everyone is involved with technology these days. The demand for IT professionals grows quickly. Would you like to broaden your career prospects and open new job opportunities by studying technology and multimedia? Do you feel like becoming a master in web development? Join a vital, dynamic, creative study; Information Technology!

When you’re studying Information Technology, you can find jobs in; You able to find jobs in different sectors, examples of jobs are; Program director, Web Developer, Network Engineer and many other interesting jobs!

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Management courses
Studying a Management course can be a great asset to expand career options. You will be challenged to improve your communication skills, learn to resolve conflicts, how to work with other people, run projects, how to make decisions and much more. Don’t wait any longer and discover our management courses that can help you live up to your full potential!

When you’re studying Management, you can find jobs in; You will be able to manage a company and you can find jobs such as Sales Manager, Account Manager, Distribution manager and much more.

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Multimedia courses
Do you like designing, television, video, radio and web? Are you creative and are you able to work as an independent specialist or as part of a team? We think that a multimedia course is perfect for you then! If you study Multimedia you will be able to work in the area of online services or multimedia development.

When you’re studying Multimedia, you can find jobs in; Possible job titles include: Contract Manager, Digital Media Specialist, Games developer, Multimedia Producer, Multimedia Programmer, Streaming media Specialist, Designer, PC Games Programmer, Web Designer and Xbox Programmer.

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Hospitality courses
We offer you a course that gives you the opportunity to work in all sectors of the hospitality industry! You can specialize yourself in various hospitality settings such as restaurants, hotels, catering operations, clubs, but also areas of specialization include food and beverage service and operating a bar. Furthermore it can cover more specialized techniques, administration and evaluation of teams and organizations.

When you’re studying Hospitality, you can find jobs in; With this course you will be able to find jobs in different sectors, examples of jobs are, Assistant Restaurant Manager, Housekeeper, Service Care Technician, Catering Sales Manager and much more.
You able to find jobs in different sectors

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Hairdressing courses
The hairdressing course gives you the opportunity to become competent in advanced hairdressing and you can become an exceptional stylist. The course we offer covers skills with both theoretical knowledge and practical experience in the salon. A broad spectrum of skills encompass haircutting, bleaching and colouring, perming and hair design and styling It requires some evolutionary skills due to the constant changes in fashion and professional techniques.

When you’re studying Hairdressing, you can find jobs in; Successful graduated from the hairdressing course will gain you the knowledge en skills to become an exceptional hairdresser for ladies or gentlemen and to gain knowledge in sales or technical advice in the hairdressing industry. Furthermore you will be able to manage or runt your own salon, train or supervise others.

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Travel and Tourism courses
Are you interested in tourism? Attractions, events, conference management, travel operations, customer relation? Do you like to travel and do you like the opportunity of discovering the world? Try the Tourism course then! You have to be communicative, love challenges, you have to be able to listening to customers wished an you have to be able to work with a team.

When you’re studying Travel and Tourism, you can find jobs in; If you finish the course Tourism you will be able to work independently in industries as a Travel agent, Travel Agent Manager, Tourism Marketing Manager or Hospitality Sales Manager.

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Commercial Cookery courses
Do you like cooking and do you love several kinds of food? Do you feel like you can lead a team in a commercial kitchen? Do you think you can learn the practical skills and knowledge of a professional cook? Then the course Commercial Cookery is something for you! Amaze customers and every day is a new challenge. The course covers skills for commercial cookery and kitchen operations.

When you’re studying Commercial Cookery, you can find jobs in; Students who studies the Commercial Cookery course, will have gained practical skills and knowledge that are necessary to gain employment as a cook, and you can be able to be employed in the hospitality industry as a chef. .

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Community Services, Children’s Services – Aged Services courses
Community services is one of the largest and fastest growing employment sectors in Australia. If you are interested in working in residential facilities, community or government agencies as a counsellor, support worker, youth worker, business manager, employment services manager or program manager. Then this course is definitely something for you to explore! It is important to have communication skills, coordination, leadership, mentoring and coaching skills as well as knowledge of health, safety and risk management.

When you’re studying Children’s Services, you can find jobs in; If you have studied Community services, Children’s services or Aged Care there are different career opportunities for you. Examples are, Counseling, Coordination and Management positions in community services work.

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Natural medicine, Manual therapy, Beauty therapy courses
Do you like to take care about other people? Do you find health, beauty, and well-being very important? Do you want to help people to make them feel better? Then Natural Medicine, Manual Therapy and Beauty Therapy is your area! Enrich your life by following a career which will enrich others.

When you’re studying Natural medicine, you can find jobs in;
There are a lot of career opportunities if you follow one of these interesting courses. You can find jobs in different sectors such as, nutrition, homoeopathy, iridology, beauty, spa and aromatherapy and a lot of other sectors.

For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Sport and Fitness courses
Do you like to exercise? Are you interested in combining a healthy life style and your career? Do you love several kind of sports? With our exceptional sport and fitness courses you can become a personal trainer, a gym instructor or a sport administrator. Combining fitness with massage, and you learn how each part of the body interacts with a fitness programme.

When you’re studying Sport and Fitness, you can find jobs in; Possible job titles include; Fitness Specialist, Gym Operations Manager, Fitness/Gym Programme Manager, Massage Therapist
For more information give your comment or Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au or Phone (02) 9280 3162

Travel Agents

Travel Agents

Are you looking for a travel agent that helps you with planning trips in and around Australia? We have a list of Backpackers agents that are specialised in backpacker and students adventure travel around Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and more. The friendly staff of the travel agents can help you plan a great trip that is just right for you! What are you waiting for? Check out the travel deals!

• Backpackers World Travel
http://www.backpackersworld.com.au/

• Jolly Swagman Backpackers Sydney Australia
http://www.jollyswagman.com.au/

• Peterpans Adventure travel
http://www.peterpans.com/catalog/default.php

• Bakpaktravel.com
http://www.backpacktravel.com.au/

• OZ Backpacker tours
http://www.ozbackpackertours.com.au/

Why studying in Australia?

Why studying in Australia?

Australia is one of the best places to live. Every year, thousands of students choose to come and study in Australia. More than 455,000 international students are studying in Australia. Australia is a young, dynamic and friendly country in which student can live, learn and experience the beautiful country.

If you are looking for a quality education and a good lifestyle, Australia’s the place to be! The Australian education has a strong international reputation and is known for its effective structure and innovative policy developments. They offer a lot of different courses and when you decide to do a course you will experience a unique kind of education. You will learn a lot! For example, how to be innovative, creative, to work as part of a team, to communicate with others and to develop you own skills.

Reasons to study abroad
Still not convinced? Here are some reasons why you should study in Australia:

• Australia’s education system has a strong reputation.
• They have dynamic and progressive education programs.
• Australia is one of the best places to live.
• You can travel while earning college credits.
• You will experience different cultures and behaviors.
• You will become more independent.
• Multicultural city.
• Relaxed and enjoyable lifestyle.
• You will learn a new language.
• You will improve you communication skills.
• You will become more ready for the globalized business world.
• You will increase your personal confidence.
• It is cheaper to study in Australia compared to many other countries.
• Great weather.

Sydney

Sydney

Want to know some more information about Sydney?! Read our information and give your comment or tell something about your experiences!

Sydney
Sydney is the largest city in Australia, with a metropolitan area population of approximately 4.34 million. It is a great city and the perfect choice for studying. Sydney is a cosmopolitan city, combining excellent business and education facilities. It is a beautiful, safe city, well known for its friendly people and clean air.

Sydney has been voted ‘world’s best city’ and this large city has one of the world’s most stunning harbours and sandy beaches. It has a dynamic and cultural scene and the moderate climate contributes to Sydneysiders’ relaxed lifestyle.

Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour is one of the most recognisable symbols of Australia. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is a steel arch bridge across Sydney Harbour and has connected the Sydney CBD with the North Shore of the harbour since it opened in 1932. It is one of the most beautiful harbours in the world and it is very special to the city of Sydney.

Sydney Opera House
The Sydney Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts centre on Bennelong Point in Sydney, close to the Sydney Harbour Bridge. The Sydney Opera House is a fascinating building and heart of Sydney’s cultural scene. It opened with a concert hall, an opera theatre, a drama theatre and a recital hall, as well as restaurants and bars. A fifth theatre was added within the structure in 1998.

Bondi Beach
Sydney is well known for Bondi Beach, one of the most famous clean beaches in the world. It is a modern and trendy coastal resort where you can relax, play games or take a walk. Bondi Beach has a number of cafes and restaurants which look out over the beach an makes it a great place to visit.

Weather
The climate in Sydney is mild year-round and it has more than 340 sunny days a year. The summer season is from December through to February. The weather is warm and sunny, averaging 27 degrees Celsius during the day and 20 degrees at night. The winter season is from June through to August. Sydney winters are mild, averaging 15 degrees during the day. So Sydney’s weather is perfect throughout the year, making it an attractive destination from students from all over the world.

Food
Australian cuisine has the most diverse range, quality, and inventiveness than many others in the world. Australia is well known for its fresh ingredients such as seafood, local fruits, beef and lamb, as well as its world class cheeses. Sydney offers many types of cuisine for all budgets. Restaurants, cafes, snack bars all serve high quality fresh food. There are also a lot of supermarkets with a wide range of food.

Transport
Sydney had a comprehensive and safe public transport system which includes a network of trains, buses, ferries, monorail and light rail. There operates an extensive network of transport services throughout the city. There are also many taxis available. Students can get discount tickets and weekly transport passes.

Parks
Sydney has beautiful natural areas and open spaced situated within the city. Parks and gardens are scattered throughout the city. A lot of students relax in parks on their lunch-break or use parks or gardens for recreation such as picnics, walking or cycling on the weekend. Famous parks are Hyde Park, Botanical Gardens and Centennial Park.

Hotspots
• Sydney harbour
• Opera House
• Sydney Aquarium & Wild life Zoo
• Museums
• Sydney Tower
• China Town
• Queen Victoria Building
• Taronga Park Zoo
• Parks & Gardens

Contact

Contact

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions, comments or tips!

Sierra Marketing
Agent for Sydney Colleges, providing information for international students.
Address: Level 7, 28 Foveaux Street Surry Hills, NSW 2010, Sydney Australia
Tel: 0292803162 Fax: 0292813733
Email: stayinoz@sierramarketing.com.au
Website: https://studyaustralia.wordpress.com/

Our office is located in Surry Hills, Sydney. Please give us a call or send an email if you would like to arrange an appointment!

Accommodation

Accommodation 

How to find accommodation in Australia from overseas… We will help you! Are you looking for student accommodation, student housing, halls of residence, student homes, student flats, hostels, home stay or student houses? Read our information, we give you some advice, tips and websites to find the perfect accommodation for you!

Is it hard to find a comfortable place to stay? Yes and No! Your place of residence is an important part of determining an enjoyable stay in Sydney. Looking for accommodation from overseas does have associated risks, just like as if you were to purchase goods over the internet instead of going into a store to buy the goods. Whilst there have been successful cases of finding accommodation overseas, there is no doubt that it is easier to be here in Sydney whilst looking for accommodation!
It is important to be careful with ads on Internet, some ads are fake and it is better to visit the flat/house before you send money or pay a deposit.

The best thing to do is if you arrive in Australia, is to look for a comfortable hostel in the heart of the city, look to the reviews and stay in a hostel for the first week or weeks. You can start looking for a comfortable accommodation, visit the place and neighbourhood, meet the roommates, discover the city and you can make your own decision where you want to live. It is also a great opportunity to meet new people and improve your English! It is recommended that students considering hostel accommodations options, look at two or three properties prior to make a decision. Many hostel are privately run and as such come under the Rooming House Act.

A lot of Colleges also offer information to find your accommodation and most of the time they are committed to help you find residence that meets your lifestyle needs. Most of the times they offer different options which you can choose of, such as home stay. Home stay services provide students the opportunity to stay with an Australian Family and experience the Australian culture and lifestyle. Another option is a student house, the College can help you to find the perfect location with great facilities such as a kitchen, bathroom, internet, garden, dvd player, washing machine and much more.

Costs
Apartment / flat rental varies greatly in cost and conditions. For long term arrangements, we advise you to become familiar with the suburb or area. An average price for accommodation would be between $140 and $250 for your stay. These prices depend on which neighborhood you live, the room itself, if you have to share to flat, if it is a recent building or not, the facilities and other conditions.

Accommodation types
Several accommodation types include the following:
• Student houses
• Apartments
• Hostels
• Campus
• Home stay; family homes
• Motels
• Bed and breakfast
• Caravan parks
• Camping grounds

Websites for accommodations
• http://sydney.gumtree.com.au/
• http://www.homestaynetwork.com.au/
• http://australia.accommodationforstudents.com/Sydney.asp
• http://www.domain.com.au
• http://www.flatmates.com.au
• http://au.easyroommate.com/

In Australia there are several organisations who provide accommodation for local, national and international students. Those organisations offer rooms, apartments, homestay, students houses and much more.

Tips
• Consult a travel agent.
If you’re looking for an accommodation, sometimes as part of a complete travel package, you can check with your travel agent for location and cost of the accommodation in Sydney.
• Internet.
If you’re looking for your accommodation, get as much as information as you wish from Internet.
• Forums.
Check on forums what students recommend, a number of visitors pose accommodation questions, give advice and you can ask for recommendations.
• City.
If you want to live in the heart of Sydney CBD, remember that rooms tariffs are higher in the city than in city’s fringes.
• Advice.
Whatever type of Sydney accommodation you choose, if you have friends or acquaintances who have travelled to Sydney before, it may be wise to solicit their advice on accommodations also.
• Visit.
It is important to be careful with ads on Internet, some ads are fake and it is better to visit the flat before you send money or pay a deposit. The best way to find a comfortable place to live it to visit the accommodation once you arrive in Australia.
• Internet.
Do not trust every advertisement, be careful because some people want to take advantage of student by giving incorrect information.
• Traffic light post / electricity poles.
There are often offers presented on traffic light post and other electricity poles in the city with information about accommodation / rooms that are available.