- A valid passport
- A student visa
- A copy of your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE)
- Receipts for tuition fees and Overseas Student Health Insurance (OSHI) payments
- Notarized transcripts and certificates of academic achievement
- Birth certificates
- Important phone books
- Driver's license, etc.
- Birth certificates
- Important phone numbers
- Driver's license
- Photo IDs of various sizes Checking for essential personal items (this depends on your situation) Essential personal items include:
- Hygiene items - medications <
- Comfortable clothes such as athleisure wear
Comfortable clothes such as athleisure wear
- Raincoat/Umbrella
- Alarm Clock
- Bilingual Dictionary and Books
Other items recommended are: MP3, CDs, etc.
- Laptop Computer
- Rice Cooker
- Camera
- Battery, MP3, CDs, etc.
- Battery, MP3, CDs, etc.
- Battery, MP3, CDs, etc.
- Battery, MP3, CDs, etc.
- Camera
- Spare glasses Note that the standard voltage in Australia is 240 volts at 50 amps AC, and three-phase plugs are usually used. Preparing for your flight Before and during your flight, please note the following:
- Be sure to keep all important documents and papers in your hand baggage as you may need to show them immediately after you disembark from the plane;
- Keep all items you need to declare in a place that is easy to access;
- Each airline has a weight limit on baggage, for example, China International Airlines (CIA) has a weight limit on international flights. Air China has a baggage limit of 20 kilograms for international flights, so you need to be selective about what you take with you;
- Make sure your name, contact address, and school address are on all your luggage;
- Luggage needs to be locked for security;
- Keep your passport with you at all times while traveling;
- Never help someone you don't know to carry your baggage. Do not help people you don't know with their handbags or any of their belongings as there may be contraband in them;
- Sitting on a plane for too long can be uncomfortable, so it's a good idea to walk around the cabin regularly to stretch;
- If you are travelling at night it is a good idea to wear earplugs and a blindfold;
- Australia's Customs regulations Duty free items that are normally allowed include: AUD$400 worth of goods (travelers under 18 years old can carry up to AUD$100 worth of goods) Travellers under the age of 18 can bring up to A$200 worth of goods); 125ml of alcohol (for those aged 18 and over); 250 cigarettes or 250g of cigarettes or other tobacco products (for those aged 18 and over); the majority of personal effects; and items that have been in the inbound person's personal possession and use for more than 12 months (documentation to prove the date of purchase may be required). Unaccompanied items may be taxable, except for items that have been owned and used by the entrant for more than 12 months (this also applies to items posted to Australia). For more information, please refer to the official website of Australian Customs Service Quarantine Requirements in Australia Australia's stunning natural beauty attracts tourists from all over the world. Something else to know is that Australia has many species of plants and animals that are unique on the planet. Australia needs a quarantine system to protect its plants and animals, people's health, agriculture and the environment from pests and diseases from other countries. The Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) is responsible for this. Visit the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS) website for information on items prohibited from being brought into Australia and other relevant information, and tell your family and friends not to send prohibited items to Australia by mail. In addition, gift parcels sent to Australia must not contain fruit, vegetables or wood. Entry declarations Before your flight arrives in Australia, you will receive an entry passenger card. If you are bringing any food, plant or animal products with you, you must tick the YES box and make a declaration. You may also dispose of any prohibited items that you do not wish to declare in the quarantine box at the airport. All declared items must be submitted for inspection by a quarantine officer. Prohibited items will be detained and destroyed. However, in most cases, declared items will be returned to you after inspection. Each piece of baggage is inspected or checked with an X-ray machine. If you are checked for prohibited items or make a false declaration, you may be fined AUD$220 on the spot, and in serious cases, you may be fined more than AUD$60,000 or even sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment. Medical treatment The Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) will pay for any medical treatment and most medication and ambulance transportation you need while studying in Australia. However, Overseas Student Health Cover does not cover dental, eye and physiotherapy costs. It's a good idea to have a full medical and dental check-up before you leave, and to take eye care products and a small amount of essential medication with you. Also read the regulations on medical insurance for overseas students carefully. Student rights and safety The Australian Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) has developed the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 and other related legislation to regulate the provision of education and training services to overseas students. The Act is designed to protect the legal rights of overseas students by providing them with tuition fee and financial security. The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 requires education providers to provide assistance and guidance, complaints, information and counseling services, including accommodation and personal safety advice, to help overseas students adapt to and complete their studies in Australia. All organizations approved to provide education services to overseas students must meet relevant standards, including having the necessary facilities and premises and being inspected for compliance with relevant health and safety standards. The Commonwealth Government works with state/territory governments, overseas institutions and other providers of international education services*** to ensure that measures (academic, life and counseling) are in place to protect the interests of young students. At the same time, new guardianship provisions have been introduced for young people under 18 years of age. Australia is recognized as a safe and friendly country, which is one of the reasons why many students choose to study in Australia. Nevertheless, Chinese students may still encounter some problems, especially for those who are leaving home for the first time, and here are some things to be aware of: The law states that educational institutions have a duty to provide students with all the help and advice they need. In other words, if a student is experiencing difficulties in their studies, in their life or financially, they can consult the student counselor and get the appropriate advice and help from them or (through other sources to which they refer). Students who have just arrived in a new country sometimes feel lonely and homesick, and some unethical people may take advantage of the situation to lure students into doing something illegal and inappropriate. Students should seek advice from the school, relevant organizations or people if they feel that the situation is not right. Students who are actively involved in activities both inside and outside the classroom (such as participating in sports, cultural or group activities, or even legal part-time work) generally have good memories of their experience in Australia. It is also good to familiarize yourself with local laws, regulations and customs. For example, students should be aware that traffic rules in Australia differ in many ways from those in China. This has a great deal to do with students' safety. Another example is that students should avoid going out alone at night and avoid carrying or showing large amounts of cash. If something comes up and you go out for a period of time, make sure you let your close friends know. Also, take extra care when swimming in the sea or river if you are not a good swimmer. The vast majority of overseas students studying in Australia enjoy their time studying in Australia. At the same time, it's good for everyone to have a little common sense. 1. Basic necessities in Australia are not very expensive, so it's a good idea to be selective about what you bring with you, depending on your personal situation. For students, you can bring more casual clothes. At the same time, it is best to bring some things different from China, such as three-eye power conversion socket, personal care products and computer with the Internet phone line. In addition, it is recommended that students can bring some local stamps and postcards, as a gift is not too expensive, but also more distinctive.2, accommodation (1) host family: East and West have different living habits, it is recommended that students should try to respect the landlord's habits, ask before acting on anything, and try not to return home late. Chinese students may not feel accustomed to meat food when they first arrive. (2) live in school: school dormitory management will not be too strict, generally independent bedrooms, public **** facilities are usually shared, the distance is basically close to the school or shopping centers, but the price is relatively expensive. 3, English learning in addition to the language center to learn the contents of the students still need to look for opportunities to listen to and practice more, and to participate in weekly activities organized by churches in the school is a way to do so. Church activities for Westerners can help to understand the local community. In addition, you can also take part in the exchange program for local and international students in the school.4. Exchange EconomyBringing Australian dollars to Australia is the most convenient, most of the local banks can't deposit US dollars, and some of them can exchange it, but with higher fees.St. George Bank and Bank of China's exchange rate is lower. If students need to open an account to deposit the best choice of banks on campus, more convenient, if you apply for a student account, you can be exempted from handling fees, interest tax, etc.. Generally every 5,000 Australian dollars for an interest rate demarcation, it is recommended that students deposit must see the interest rate. Overseas wire transfer is very cheap, no banknote transfer problem. 5, traffic situation traffic situation in Australia, bus or train are running according to the schedule, schedule at the station, the school can be received free of charge. You can check all the buses and flights through the website. However, there are very few weekend trips, so it is recommended to buy tickets for 10 trips, and weekly tickets and joint tickets will be more favorable. It is worth reminding that there are no discounts for international students non-immigrants, and if you are caught skipping a ticket you will be fined and have it recorded on your visa record. In addition, it is recommended that when you take the train, you can avoid the peak hours in each area, because the off-peak fare discounts can be nearly 50%. 6, medical insurance medical insurance students pay for medical insurance, can ensure that during the study period free treatment of minor illnesses such as colds and other medicines are not free of charge to see the dental and eye disease not only does not belong to the medical insurance, but also very expensive. Therefore, before going abroad, you can prepare a little daily medication, especially in the summer anti-mosquito bite medicine. 7, cell phone communication cell phone communication can choose different companies to sign a contract, there is always a company that has a free time offer. Generally choose the local cell phone card, more free services. Each city in Australia has a variety of international long-distance phone cards, and often change rates, the price of the lowest, call back to China's telephone charges in about 0.01 Australian dollars per minute.