Study Abroad- your adventure starts here
Make some research! Look into classes, colleges, and their locations. Before you make your final choice, examine teaching modules, research possibilities, campus life, and employment prospects. For a broader viewpoint, you can speak with the former students at the school you are considering or ask your friends and relatives. Use LinkedIn or Facebook to connect with them more successfully. Don’t forget to indicate your research budget and any scholarships that are available.
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Speak with one of our CAS counsellors
Schedule a meeting with an CAS counselor when you’re ready. Many of our counselors have experience working with international students and hold professional certifications. They have a kind demeanor and a plethora of first-hand professional and personal experience from various study sites across the globe.
As a starting point, bring your wish list and preferred courses to your appointment. In order to guarantee that you, your intended university, and your field of study are the ideal fit, your counselor will go over all the important and little aspects with you.
Make your application
It’s time to apply after deciding on your course and university.
Your IDP counselor will assist you in applying to colleges and courses. To expedite the process and increase your chances of acceptance, they will personally get in touch with the university or school of your choice. We adhere to the highest moral and legal requirements and take our work extremely seriously.
Practice a lot to achieve high scores if you must take an English test in order to be eligible for your course. Being grammatically correct is just as crucial in an exam like the IELTS as having a broad vocabulary.
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Offer acceptance
Once your application is received, the university or school will assess it thoroughly and notify you of the verdict. It can take up to a few weeks (or longer for postgraduate levels) for your application to be processed.
If your application is successfully selected, you’ll receive a letter of offer and an acceptance form. Before you accept the offer, go through it carefully with your counsellor to check for any conditions that may apply.
If you are accepted for more than one course or school, your counsellor will help you decide on the best option for you.
Student visa
After accepting the letter of offer, the most important task is to apply for your student visa. Since each country has its own set of formalities to fulfill, your CAS counsellor will guide you through the visa application process and help prepare the documents needed for your submission.
Decide where you want to reside.
Unless you have been offered an on-campus accommodation, you’ll have to figure out where to live when studying abroad. You can look for rooms on rent, homestay or find a local host. The cost will vary from city to city. If you opt to rent an apartment, you will have to additionally pay for utility bills like electricity, internet, water usage and also tenant’s insurance (in some areas of housing).
Book your flights in time
Make sure you book your flights well in advance. Try and look at the options with a good amount of time in hand so you can monitor the price change and book at the lowest fares. Do check for the entry requirements in your host country and for baggage allowance fees.
Ready, set, go
Congratulations – you’re off to a huge adventure. There will be many minute, yet important to-do things you need to consider before flying overseas for which your IDP counsellor will guide your way. This will include matters such as exchanging money, insurance, accommodation, SIM cards, opening a bank account, country rules and adapting to new culture. We also host regular pre-departure sessions throughout the year to help prepare you for student life in your new country.
Helping you study abroad
Want to become a student abroad? From visas to study options, entry requirements and more, our experienced team is here to answer all your study abroad questions.
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