Docklands, west of Melbourne's CBD, is a redeveloped waterfront area on the Yarra River with modern towers, a marina and parks. Being inside the free tram zone makes getting to language schools very easy.
Some of the language schools NGGlobal offers in Docklands:
Students staying in Docklands can reach language schools in central Melbourne easily on the free tram.
In Docklands you can book short courses of 1-2 weeks. On an intensive program, one English level usually takes 8-12 weeks. Reaching the IELTS score Australian universities ask for usually needs a 6-12 month plan, depending on your starting level.
The biggest factor in the price is the length of your booking: the weekly fee drops noticeably for bookings of 12 weeks or more. Besides tuition, budget for items such as the registration fee, materials and OSHC health cover for a student visa. NGGlobal students can take advantage of the schools' seasonal offers.
At most language schools courses start every Monday, though some programs have set start dates. For long programs that require a student visa, we recommend applying at least 3 months ahead.
For a student visa (subclass 500) for long-term language study, you need the school's CoE, OSHC health cover, proof of funds and statements showing you are a genuine student. Applications are made online, with an appointment at an authorised visa centre for biometrics.
Student visa holders may work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and cafés, restaurants, retail and hospitality are where students most often find jobs. Your work conditions are stated on your visa, so check them before starting a job.
Docklands has modern apartments and student residences, with rent above the Melbourne average.
Living costs in Docklands are above the Australian average, with rent the biggest part of the budget. The right to work on a student visa helps cover part of the costs.
Melbourne has one of the world's largest tram networks, and travel in the city-centre Free Tram Zone costs nothing. Other trips use a myki card.
Docklands's weather is changeable, and you can experience four seasons in a day. Summers are warm, winters cool and wet.
Melbourne Airport (MEL) is reached from Turkey with connecting flights via Asia or the Gulf; the journey usually takes 20-25 hours in total.
Because Australia is in the southern hemisphere, the seasons work the other way round: Docklands is 7 hours ahead of Turkey from April to October and 8 hours ahead from October to April.
You can decide with NGGlobal which school, course and type of accommodation suit you best. We follow the whole process for you, from application and visa to arrival.
Yes. Docklands is inside Melbourne's Free Tram Zone.
The marina, parks, Marvel Stadium and waterfront restaurants are the highlights.
Yes. Schools offer homestay, residence and student house options, and NGGlobal arranges your accommodation together with your enrolment.
No. Schools run beginner courses, and a placement test on your first day puts you in the right class.
Yes. On a student visa you can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during your course; working on a visitor visa is not allowed.
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