Australia - How long can a student stay in Secondary?
Student (14) is not a high achiever (well behaved though) but wishes to stay as long as possible and achieve VCAL certificate. Can a college refuse their enrolment to continue their studies? I would expect a college to retain as many students as possible to enable completion of their studies although I don't feel they are encouraging this. I believed the Government was advocating students stay in education to at least 17 years. Any responses most welcome.
Primary & Secondary Education - 3 Answers
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They cannot refuse anyone education, especially in VCAL, because those courses are normally for people who don't want to go to high school and dropped out, or had problems with school.
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Education is a right, so no, the student can't be asked to discontinue studies. The VCAL certificate is year 12 equivalent (?), so as long as they pass Years 7 - 11 then they have every right to enrol in the program and complete it.
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Sorry I can't help, but interesting answers so far.
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
American exchange student going to Australia?
American exchange student going to Australia?
I plan on going to Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a year for an exchange student program. I'm from Portland Oregon, what are some differences between the two places? Anything about Brisbane or the Gold Coast will help. Thank you.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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There aren't really that many differences. Brisbane is just more of a typical city. So it has more shops, more events, more city-stuff, so to speak. It's probably a better place if you actually want to study hard or make connections and all that kind of stuff. It's probably got a lot more variety than the Gold Coast regarding people, things to do and see, and different scenes to get into. The Gold Coast is kind of designed for tourism and holidays, so it's a really fun place, with lots of entertainment. It's really beautiful, great beaches, really "fun" atmosphere and good nightlife etc. At the same time, it can be annoying how tourist-y it is. It's also quite a bit smaller than Brisbane. It really depends what you want to get out of your trip. I'd advise you go to Brisbane. It's just more complete and more diverse. The Gold Coast is amazing but the novelty wears off after a while when you live there. Remember also, the two cities are only a train ride apart. So you should go and spend some time on the Gold Coast; visit Surfer's Paradise and the theme parks, etc.
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They are both very close together (around an hour by car or train). Brisbane has 2 million people, the Gold Coast has about 700,000. The Gold Coast is far more tourist-oriented than Brisbane, it is compared by many to Miami. There is lots of nightlife and entertainment, but it is very expensive and the transit system is terrible. Brisbane is much larger, but lacks the tourist vibe of the Gold Coast. There is still entertainment and nightlife available in and around the city centre, but it is more suburban. The transit system is much better in Brisbane, too.
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Like the other two posters said, if you want to really experience life as a local with locals, Brisbane might be your best bet. But then again, everybody has their own style of living. Also, Queensland people have the thickest Aussie accents you will ever find lol. My cousin who lives in Australia said that the Gold Coast was beautiful! But then again, what part of Australia isn't? :) If you can't decide, just do what I have been doing for the past 3 hours: Google street view it. Have a lot of fun on your trip! EDIT: I haven't been google viewing YOUR answer for 3 hours. I was googling my own lol.
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I plan on going to Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a year for an exchange student program. I'm from Portland Oregon, what are some differences between the two places? Anything about Brisbane or the Gold Coast will help. Thank you.
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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There aren't really that many differences. Brisbane is just more of a typical city. So it has more shops, more events, more city-stuff, so to speak. It's probably a better place if you actually want to study hard or make connections and all that kind of stuff. It's probably got a lot more variety than the Gold Coast regarding people, things to do and see, and different scenes to get into. The Gold Coast is kind of designed for tourism and holidays, so it's a really fun place, with lots of entertainment. It's really beautiful, great beaches, really "fun" atmosphere and good nightlife etc. At the same time, it can be annoying how tourist-y it is. It's also quite a bit smaller than Brisbane. It really depends what you want to get out of your trip. I'd advise you go to Brisbane. It's just more complete and more diverse. The Gold Coast is amazing but the novelty wears off after a while when you live there. Remember also, the two cities are only a train ride apart. So you should go and spend some time on the Gold Coast; visit Surfer's Paradise and the theme parks, etc.
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They are both very close together (around an hour by car or train). Brisbane has 2 million people, the Gold Coast has about 700,000. The Gold Coast is far more tourist-oriented than Brisbane, it is compared by many to Miami. There is lots of nightlife and entertainment, but it is very expensive and the transit system is terrible. Brisbane is much larger, but lacks the tourist vibe of the Gold Coast. There is still entertainment and nightlife available in and around the city centre, but it is more suburban. The transit system is much better in Brisbane, too.
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Like the other two posters said, if you want to really experience life as a local with locals, Brisbane might be your best bet. But then again, everybody has their own style of living. Also, Queensland people have the thickest Aussie accents you will ever find lol. My cousin who lives in Australia said that the Gold Coast was beautiful! But then again, what part of Australia isn't? :) If you can't decide, just do what I have been doing for the past 3 hours: Google street view it. Have a lot of fun on your trip! EDIT: I haven't been google viewing YOUR answer for 3 hours. I was googling my own lol.
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
How much money can an international student earned while studying in Australia?
How much money can an international student earned while studying in Australia?
20 hours per week is the allowed time to work. Is it easy to find job for an international student? What type of jobs are mostly availble for international students? and What is the estimated earning of a week of 20 working hours? Thanking you in advance for this valued information. Buye
Studying Abroad - 3 Answers
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depends where u r and wat kind of job u do...
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depends on what your doing, which state you are working in and the times that you are working.
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Does all depend ! but certainly you have much better prospects than working and studying in say the US for example, where their minimum wage in hospitality might be say $2.80 per hour, or very close to, with tips they may earn anything, but usually around about $12.00 per hour in Washington D.C - I know from working there. I was lucky being Aussie - it was a sideshow for them, but paid far better for me all the same. In Australia the same job in Sydney might pay about $18.00 per hour, without having to worry about grovelling for tips! you can budget on your wage knowing thats what you will receive. Also in the US if they don't like you guess what you'l earn about $2.80 per hour! So yes do come, enjoy, pimp your girlfriend so you won't have to work and take in a beautiful Harbour view! Enjoy !!
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Friday, March 1, 2013
American exchange student going to Australia?
American exchange student going to Australia?
I plan on going to Brisbane or the Gold Coast for a year for an exchange student program. I'm from Portland Oregon, what are some differences between the two places? Anything about Brisbane or the Gold Coast will help. Thank you.
Brisbane - 2 Answers
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here are a few sites to check out http://www.goldcoast.com.au/ http://www.ourbrisbane.com/ you will have a good time
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Brisbane and the Gold Coast are pretty similar in weather being just an hour or so apart by land transport (car, motorbike etc). Brisbane is probably more of a city, whereas the Gold Coast is more touristy, party orientated.
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