Parents' Checklist

Welcome to the parents’ section of the Studies in Australia website!

This site contains all the key information and advice you will need to help your son or daughter plan their study in Australia.

The checklist below is designed as a step-by-step guide to organising study in Australia — everything from choosing the right course, institution and state, to organising visas, health cover and accommodation, and everything else along the way!

Simply follow the links in the checklist to find out everything you need to know to help your child on their way to a world-class education in Australia.

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1.1 Do you know about Australia’s education quality standards and qualifications on offer?	Yes No	Go to Question 1.2 Click here for more information
1.2 Do you know what CRICOS is and how it protects international students?	Yes No	Go to Question 1.3 Click here for more information
1.3 Have you found out about all the advantages of studying in Australia?	Yes No	Go to Question 1.4 Click here for more information
1.4 Are you aware of the many services offered to international students in Australia?	Yes No	Go to Question 1.5 Click here for more information
1.5 Do you wish to find out about other students’ personal experiences in Australia?	Yes No	Click here for more information Go to Question 1.6
1.6 Are you aware that you can deal with educational institutions directly or use education agents to do so on your behalf?	Yes No	Go to Step 2 Click here for more information

2.1 Do you know which Australian state/territory your child will study in?	Yes No	Go to Step 3 Research the options here

3.1 Are you looking for a secondary school for your child?	Yes No	Click here for more information Go to Question 3.2
3.2 Do you want information about university/higher education courses?	Yes No	Click here for more information Go to Question 3.3
3.3 Have you considered vocational/technical education as an alternative to university?	Yes No	Go to Question 3.4 Click on TAFE or VET for more information
3.4 Have you considered the benefits of study abroad or exchange courses?	Yes No	Go to Question 3.5 Click here for more information
3.5 Are you aware of the benefits of preparation courses including foundation studies or English language courses?	Yes No	Go to Question 3.6 Click on ELICOS or Foundation Studies for more information
3.6 Are you aware of all of the key factors that should be considered when choosing a course?	Yes No	Go to Question 3.7 Click here for more information
3.7 Are you aware of the range of courses on offer in Australia?	Yes No	Go to Step 4 Click here to browse through courses that meet your requirements

4.1 Have you compared the different benefits which various educational institutions can offer your child?	Yes No	Go to Step 5 Click here to compare the institutions that offer the types of courses you chose in Step 3.
4.2 Do you wish to compare all secondary schools?	Yes No	Click here to compare Go to 4.3
4.3 Do you wish to compare all universities and other higher education providers?	Yes No	Click here to compare Go to 4.4
4.4 Do you wish to compare all private and government vocational education colleges?	Yes No	Click to compare VET and TAFE colleges Go to 4.5
4.5 Do you wish to compare English language program providers?	Yes No	Click here to compare Go to Step 5

5.1 Do you know how much tuition costs will be?	Yes No	Go to Question 5.2 Click here for more information
5.2 Have you checked if any scholarships are available for your child?	Yes No	Go to Step 6 Click here to search the scholarships database.

6.1 Do you know how to begin the application process?	Yes No	Go to Question 6.2 Click here for more information
6.2 Have you contacted your chosen institutions through Studies in Australia to find out more about what they offer and how to apply?	Yes No	Go to Step 7 Visit the profile page of the institution/s of your choice, press the INQUIRE NOW button and fill out the inquiry form. The institution will respond to you by e-mail.

7.1 Does your child have a letter of offer or Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from an Australian institution?	Yes No	Go to Question 7.2 Contact the institution to which you have applied. Once you have a letter or offer or Confirmation of Enrolment then go to Question 7.2
7.2 Does your child have an Australian student visa?	Yes No	Go to Question 7.3 Click here to find out about applying for a student visa
7.3 Has compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover (insurance) been arranged?	Yes No	Go to Question 7.4 Click here to arrange health cover
7.4 Is your child under 18?	Yes No	Click here for information on living in Australia as a student guardian Go to Question 7.5
7.5 Have you arranged accommodation for your child in Australia?	Yes No	Go to Step 8 Click here to find out about student accommodation options

8.1 Does your child intend to work while they study in Australia?	Yes No	Click here for more information Go to Question 8.2
8.2 Is your child considering working in Australia after they complete their studies?	Yes No	Click here for more information Go to the final checklist.

The final check list

Step 1. Do you understand Australia’s education system?	Yes	No
Step 2. Do you have an understanding of Australia’s different states and territories?	Yes	No
Step 3. Have you chosen the right education level and course?	Yes	No
Step 4. Have you chosen the right educational institution?	Yes	No
Step 5. Do you have an understanding of the costs of studying in Australia?	Yes	No
Step 6. Have you contacted educational institutions you are interested in?	Yes	No
Step 7. Do you know what is involved in moving to Australia to study?	Yes	No
Step 8. Do you know whether it’s possible to work in Australia during and after study?	Yes	No

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Parents' Checklist

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