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Please NOTE!!
Information to Agents
and Students
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
This section will hopefully answer some
of your questions. If you still need more information, please contact the appropriate department.
General FAQ
- How do I apply for entry into BRIDGEcolleges?
· Complete an enrolment form and fax it to the school, or
Simply contact us and send us the following details
- Family Name
- Given Name
- Date of Birth
- Gender
- Citizenship
- Contact address in your home address
- Telephone
- Proposed course and qualification level
- Preferred course commencement date
· I recommend at this point to contact your local Australian Immigration
office for further instructions.
- What facilities do you offer?
· We now have five computer labs with over 300 computers complete with
free internet access.
· Facsimile (free of charge to students).
· Photocopiers (free of charge to students).
· Pay Telephones.
· Food and drink vending machines.
· Kitchenettes.
· Self study areas.
· TV (with cable)
· Computer self access and Internet facilities.
· Lounge with a pool table.
· 2 large open air balconies with garden furniture and BBQ.
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I want to
study at University can you help me?
BRIDGE is a college not a university. You are eligible to apply for credit
at university for the work you have studied at Bridge.
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Can I get
a job in Sydney?
Your student visa allows you to work 20 hours a week. Many of our students
find a job in restaurants or hotels. Professional work is much harder to
get because your student visa only allows you to work 20 hours a week.
- Is BRIDGEan
accredited organisation?
Yes, BRIDGE is accredited with all necessary government departments.
The Business College is accredited by VETAB and the English College is
accredited by NEAS. Both are government licensing bodies. The colleges
are also part of the Australian Qualification Framework.
- What do I do if I am not happy with Bridge?
Because we are an accredited organisation we
abide by a code of practice that includes a "complaints and
grievance handling procedure" "access and equity
policy" and an "anti-discrimination policy". We have counsellors available to assist you with academic
problems or problems adjusting to life in Australia.
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Admin FAQ
- How many hours a week should I study?
International students are required by the Department of Immigration
to be on campus for 20 hours per week.
- Is it possible to live on campus?
Bridge business College does not offer living facilities. However, we
can assist you in finding other accommodation during your stay. Homestay is available. The cost per week is
$AUD230. This price includes your food and all amenities, (electricity,
hot water, gas, heating, washing machine, but not phone calls.)
- Can I pay by credit card?
Yes. All you have to do is put the card number, expiry date, and card
type (mastercard, visa, or amex) on your enrolment
form and your application will be processed immediately.
- Can I extend my visa in Australia?
Yes, if your course runs for more than 10 months. It costs between
$AUD350 - $400 to extend, and some waiting in a long queue.
- What is the length of the course?
You can study English for as little as one week or as long as you
wish. We will assess your skill level (give you a test) when you start
your first day and place you into a class according to your ability.
We will test you every month and promote you or not based on your test
results.
Business varies from 6 months (for a Certificate) to two years (for a
Diploma).
- Can I pay by instalments?
Yes and No. You cannot pay English courses by instalments
but you can pay the Business Course fee by 6 monthly instalments.
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Business FAQ
- How do you timetable the Business?
The timetable allows for classes three times during the day (morning
9.00am-12.30pm) (Afternoon 1.30pm-5.00pm) (Evening up to 9.00pm).
There are also classes on Saturdays
- Do I need to do an IELTS or TOEFL exam to get
into the business college?
To study in the Business College you need an IELTS score of 5.0 or
TOEFL score of 5.3. You don't need this exam if you have studied at
Bridge in the English department, or if you can produce an English
certificate that you have received from an authorised
English college.
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Download
an enrolment form here
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