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Study, work and live in Australia!

AIEC Australian International Education Centre assists with Australian study and visa application with work rights, free of charge. Study in Australia is open to candidates of all ages, education backgrounds and you do not need to be a student in your home country. All Australian institutions we deal with are both CRICOS registered for overseas students under the AQF.  

AIEC can assist with study or training placements for ANZSCO Occupations on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) through two year AQF study pathways which are CRICOS registered for international students. After successful graduation candidates are eligible to apply for relevant bridging or employment visa, then undergo the "Job Ready" test for skills assessment, followed by migration or sponsorship application.

The Australian International Education Centre AIEC QUEST Bt. is an Australian operated education consultancy dedicated to providing education, training and related marketing services in the EU and Australia.  AIEC can assist candidates from Hungary, Central Eastern Europe i.e. Slovenia, Croatia, Austria, Serbia, Macedonia, Romania, UKraine, Russia in addition to Turkey, the U.K., North America, remainder of EU online and Australia.  

Overseas Study, Study Abroad in Hungary, the European Union EU There are many opportunities for overseas study or study abroad recognised in the EU European Union in Budapest, and Hungary through English, for economic fees, safe environment and great living in Budapest Hungary for international students from the world over.

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AIEC is listed on the ACPET Australian Council of Private Education & Training Agent Directory Europe.


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Preferred Partners in Australia:

CQUniversity Central Queensland University is more than just another university; it's a multi-campus, global, Australian 5-Star University.  We offer International Campuses and teaching sites located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Rockhampton.  We offer over 45 undergraduate and 40 postgraduate degree programs, including research opportunities, English Language Studies and Diploma Studies.  We also provide a flexible study option that allows you to Fast Track your studies.

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William Angliss Institute of TAFE Melbourne - premier provider of tourism, hospitality and retail foods training vocational courses and university degrees with internship possibilities, with SOL and Job Ready pathways. Dannym(@)angliss.edu.au  CRICOS: 01505M

Western Australia WA Education Training VET & TAFE CRICOS Courses for all occupations, and regions.    Swan TAFE now has CRICOS  coded the following trade courses. These are two year courses at a total cost of $28,500. Certificate III in Wall & Floor Tiling [069253J] Certificate III in Bricklaying & Block Laying [069254G] Certificate III in Solid Plastering [069255G] Other courses include Aged Care, Horticulture, Community Welfare, Accounting, Nursing and more. CRICOS Codes: 00020G, 01723A, 00463B, 00465M melissa.dang(@)trainingwa.wa.gov.au

Tropical Far Northern Queensland, Cairns, Daintree, Barrier Reef, Townsville & James Cook University.

James Cook University Australia – JCU in tropical Townsville & Cairns regional campuses, plus Brisbane, offers International students an extensive set of study choices including Skilled Occupation List SOL at both Undergraduate and Postgraduate level courses that range across Arts and Social Science, Business and Law, Creative Arts, Education, Engineering, Information Technology and Science (international reputation for marine biology), and Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences. JCU offers a unique study experience in the "Real Australia", where students can experience a true Australian lifestyle, culture, language immersion, low cost of living in a more personalised classroom setting.  Kelly.Donohue(@)jcu.edu.au CRICOS Provider Code 00117J Official Study in Australia website - James Cook University - listing  New Video Introduction to JCU 

Cairns & Townsville Barrier Reef Tropical Northern Queensland - Tourism Australia. 

Shafston College Australia's leading private education college with two campuses based in the heart of Brisbane and Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Offering courses in Hospitality, General English, Cambridge (PET, FCE, CAE, CPE), Cambridge BEC (Vantage and Higher), IETLS, TOEFL, TOEIC as well as student accommodation and first class facilities.   www.shafston.edu CRICOS 01542F & 02687C Official Study in Australia website listing for Shafston College.

Cambridge International College Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth offers SOL courses in Automotive, Aged Care, Business, Interactive Digital Media, Electronics & Communications and Hospitality Management with four start points during year,and pathways to university. CIC has a range of Student Services including Support Services. Student Services aims to assist students to successfully adjust to living in Australia and to support Academic Progress. This includes Accommodation and Job Services. Photo Gallery Adelaide campus also!!   www.cambridgecollege.com.au jon (@) cambridgecollege.com.au CRICOS Code: 01718J Official Study in Australia website listing Melbourne, Adelaide & Perth.
 

What can AIEC do for you, for no charge?

  1. Inform you of AQF Australian Qualifications Framework CRICOS Commonwealth Register International Courses for Overseas Students study courses, study options and pathways for all cities, regions, education levels.
  2. Referrals to registered MARA Australian Migration Agents Registration Authority  migration agent for permanent residency PR study pathway, skills assessment and residency application advice
  3. Submit study application(s) including Recognition of Prior Learning RPL credit exemptions assessment and application, plus certify documents .
  4. Liaise with Australia, direct with Admissions Officers and International Administrators, to receive offer from institutions and explain fees (up to half year) and compulsory OSHC student insurance, and follow up on formal Confirmation of Enrolment after payment of fees direct to institution.
  5. Advise and arrange accomodation, airport pick up, other travel, cultural  and entry advice
  6. Direct you through student visa process online or liaise with Embassy Visa Officers.  Assessment Level AL1 and AL2 or 3
  7. Assist with pre departure information including customs information for travellers and follow up during studies to assist with issues or queries on further study pathways.

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AIEC contact details:

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Budapest H-1074
Hungary
Tel: +36.1.788.0828      
Fax: +36.1.788.0838
Skype: aiecquest (by appt. please email)    
Email: proquest (@) nextra.hu
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Current News:

English Australia urges incoming government to take action to halt decline in student numbers.  With the election result still hanging in the balance, peak English language sector body English Australia has proposed an action plan to both major parties in a bid to halt the decline in international student numbers.  

Latest news on available unpaid professional and paid hospitality & tourism internships, plus professional years in Australia for work experience and skills assessment.

State Migration Plans What are states saying? Latest news from PomsinOz.

Australian immigration and population policy debate.  Teams to tackle migrant debate.  Three teams of experts with strongly opposing views on a Big Australia have been called in to help map out the issues around population growth.

Australian Immigration Minister's announcement of new Skilled Occupations List – 17 May.  On 17 May 2010, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced the list of occupations included in the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL). The introduction of a new list of occupations is part of a package of reforms that reflects the Government's commitment to a labour market demand-driven Skilled Migration Program.  New List of Skilled Occupations Intended To Replace The Current Skilled Occupation List

The Government will sharpen the focus of the skilled migration program on areas of skills shortage but will maintain the current overall size of the migration program. The overall size of the migration program will remain unchanged with a total of 168,700 places, comprising a total skill stream of 113,850 places, a total family stream of 54,550 places and 300 special eligibility places.

Temporary suspension of certain offshore general skilled migration visas.

For assistance with IELTS English and SOL study pathway application and placements contact AIEC Australian International Education Centre.

Australia’s move towards yet another national skills shortage has been confirmed in the latest Clarius Skills Index, with demand for skilled labour reporting a significant upswing. The eight categories are Building and Engineering and Computer Professionals, Building and Engineering and Chefs in the Associate Professionals category and Metal, Automotive, Wood and Hairdressers in the Tradespersons categories, which all scored above 100 in the Index.

Australian Tourism Online eMarketing Kit.  The ATDW Australian Tourism Data Warehouse and its partners have launched Version 4 of the Tourism e-kit for virtual marketing. This highly successful industry education program has been downloaded over 157,000 times.  It contains updates and new information to assist the tourism, and also education,  industry to make the most of your online opportunities.  Why not use this freely available resource as a training tool  within your own organisation?

The future mix of skilled local workers and immigrants will reshape the nation. WITHOUT a better qualified workforce, Australia will have to resort to the quick fix of much higher numbers of skilled migrants in the years ahead.

Australian Tourism Campaign “Nothing Like Australia”. The backpacking industry has been encouraged to leverage Tourism Australia’s ‘There’s nothing like Australia’ marketing campaign after managing director Andrew McEvoy unveiled the new strategy in Sydney this morning.

The Federal Government has unveiled plans for a new website rating Australia's universities, based on the My School site launched last month. Deputy Prime Minister Julia Gillard says students choosing a university need more reliable information and the website will lead to better education standards across the country. The site will publish information on student performance, and list the courses and facilities available at each campus.

Canadian and Australian cities account for seven of the top ten spots in the Economist Intelligence Unit's latest liveability ranking. Vancouver (Canada) continues to top the Economist Intelligence Unit's global liveability survey with a score of 98%, which bodes well for visitors during the Winter Olympics this year.

Australian Immigration Minister's announcement on Skilled Migration visas – 8 February 2010.

Australian My School website launched. The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, today officially launched the My School website during a visit to Tempe High School in Sydney. My School contains important information about each of Australia’s 10 000 schools including the number of students at the school, the number of teachers at the school and how the school is performing in national literacy and numeracy testing.

From 1 January 2010 applicants who studied in Australia a bachelor degree and who are applying for skills assessment by VETASSESS must demonstrate that they worked in their occupation for one year in a full time position AFTER graduation of the course, before they are able to apply for their permanent residence (PR) visa. After graduation students will have to apply for a visa subclass 485 (Skilled graduate temporary visa) which entitle up to 18 months of full time work. On this visa students must complete at least 12 months of full time work in their occupation. The new program is called “Job Ready Program” and this allows participants more time to gain valuable experience in an Australian workplace. Once this is achieved, students are able to apply for their PR.

Australia Ranks No. 2 in 2010 according to "International Living".  Australia is famous for its large beaches and temperate climate. Across the continent, Aussies and those who've chosen to emigrate there have access to an active and healthy lifestyle. But urban dwellers will find plenty of great culture and excellent food in Sydney and Melbourne, and a cost of living below that of some of the world's other great cities..... if you plan to stay, you'll find that few English-speaking countries with quality health care and good infrastructure will benefit as much as Australia from the economic booms in Asia and China

AUSTRALIA faces a potential skills shortfall equivalent to 1.4 million workers by 2025 unless the workforce participation rate increases, according to new research that recommends raising the retirement age and boosting skilled migration.

AIEC offers international education marketing services for education providers into Central Eastern Europe, Turkey and Britain, focussing upon virtual strategies, SEO search engine optimisation and advice on strategies.

From 1 January 2010, prospective overseas students will need to demonstrate that they have access to at least $18 000 a year to fund their living costs in Australia, instead of the current $12 000. The new figure better reflects student costs in Australia and is consistent with information published for international students in Australian Education International’s (the international arm of DEEWR) 'Study in Australia' guide.

A re-emergence of a skills shortage is expected within 12 months despite business doing all it can to hold on to staff during the economic downturn, a survey finds. The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) and consultant Deloitte warn that the skills shortage will re-emerge when trading conditions improve because of a drop in training and number of apprentices.