General FAQ

How do I apply for entry into Bridge colleges?

Complete an enrolment form and fax it to the us, 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

We 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.

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.

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 Bridge an 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.

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 - $AUD350. 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 need to do is print and fill out the Credit Card Authorisation Form located in the document link and send this with your enrollment application  by email. (This Credit Card Authorisation Form will be destroyed once the payment has been confirmed.)

Can I pay by direct deposit?

Yes. Following below is the bank details of Bridge Business College

National Australian Bank
Bridge Business College Advance Fees Trust Account
Branch No: 082067 Account No: 52 578 2754
SWIFT Code:NATAAU 3302S

Can I extend my student visa in Australia?

Yes, if your course runs for more than 10 months. It costs $AUD540 (2009) to extend, and some waiting in a long queue.

What is the length of the course?

You can study English for as little as four weeks or as long as 48 weeks. 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 a single Certificate) to two years (for Cert II, Cert III,Cert IV and Diploma).

Can I pay by instalments?

Yes and No. You cannot pay English courses by instalments but business courses (Business/Human Resources/Tourism), you can pay the course fee by 3 monthly instalments.

Business course FAQ

How do you timetable the Business course?

The timetable allows for classes three times during the day (morning 9.00am-12.30pm) (Afternoon 1.30pm-5.00pm) (Evening up to 8.00pm). There are also classes on Saturdays.

Do I need to do an IELTS or TOEFL exam ?

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.