Links We Like

Sydney Information

Below is a list of links you might find useful if you’re thinking about studying in Sydney.

Bondi Beach – Everything you need to know about this famous beach suburb – just minutes from SELC.

Currency – How much is the Australian dollar worth in your currency?

Surf Report – Check out the surf conditions around Sydney and Australia. Click on Bondi to see the conditions near us.

Sydney City – Find out what’s happening in Sydney and what you can do in your free time.

Weather – Have a look at the weather this week in Sydney.

Sydney Map – Find any Sydney street on this interactive map.

Beyond Sydney

Lonely Planet – Lonely Planet Australia has lots of useful travel information if you’re planning to travel after your study at SELC.

Oz Experience – For information on budget bus travel all over Australia.

Travel

Australian Tourist Commission

Tourism NSW

Surfcam Australia

Sydney on the Web – Sydney information

City of Sydney – Official government site

Sydney BusesAccommodation & travel info database – Wide range of travel information provided by Australian motoring organisations

Hostel Reservations- bookings at over 4,500 hostels worldwide with photos, map locations and facilities information for all hostels. All you need to make a reservation is a valid credit card – pay a 10% deposit online, a $2 online booking fee and the remaining 90% when you arrive. It couldn’t be simpler!

Government Information

DIAC- Department Of Immigration and Citizenship

Medibank Private – Overseas Student Health Cover provider

Study In Australia – Official Australian government website for advice on studying in Australia

CRICOS- Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students

AQIS- Australian quarantine information

Study

IELTS – Information about tests

Cambridge Test – Official website in Australia

TOEFL – Official website with test preparation materials

TOEIC – Official website

Dave’s ESL Cafe – One of the most popular ESL sites

Other

Babylon.com – Online translations and dictionaries

Aussie slang – Learn some Australian slang!

Third Party Sites

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