Study Darwin - Study in Darwin with Go to Australia
Go To Australia is a free education organisation, specializing in assisting and advising international students and interns, as well as travelers, during their journey to Australia. Studying in Darwin, one of Australia’s smaller cities, is a fantastic way to learn more about Australian history and culture, and experience the harsh wilderness of the Australian Outback.
Study Options in Darwin
Darwin has many opportunities for international students. For international students under the age of 18 there are the city’s high schools. Darwin has schools that cater for students from overseas. Some schools are provided by the Northern Territory Government while some are provided by non-government organisations.
Some education institutions require a certain proficiency in English. International students can fulfil the proficiency by taking a course in English. There are accredited English schools available in Darwin that teach and train international students. The schools have different English course that are designed for different needs.
International students can also come to Darwin to study for a university degree or a TAFE qualification. There are university programs and TAFE course that cover a broad range of areas and industries. In Darwin TAFE and university are strongly linked. Some TAFE courses can be taken to fulfil pre-requisites for university programs.
The advantage of being educated in Darwin is the location of the city. Darwin is in contact with the Australian outback while also being in close proximity to South-east Asia. International students can come to Darwin to experience diverse cultures while being educated.
Darwin also offers internship opportunities for recent graduate or students who require to do an internship as part of the studies.
Why Study in Darwin?
Australia is a world leader, amongst its fellow western counterparts, offering international students a learning environment full of multi-cultural diversity.
On offer are over 12,000 internationally recognized courses quality assured and backed by the Australian Federal Government.
Any international student contemplating studying and living in Australia would expect to find tuition not only affordable, but the cost of living to also be favorable in comparison with other western societies.
Darwin is the capital of the Northern Territory and is the only major city in Australia's vast northern region.
Darwin has a relaxed, cosmopolitan, and tropical atmosphere.
Darwin is the largest city and capital in the Northern Territory. It is also the most northerly lain city of Australia. Established under the name "Palmerston" in 1869, this settlement was abandoned after a terrible rain time with bad inundations.
A new developing took place in Port Darwin under the same name "Palmerston". The designation Port Darwin however remained in the vernacular and it was finally renamed in Darwin in 1911. Nowadays is Palmerston a suburb of Darwin.
The tropical climate in Darwin was afflicted already several times by destructive cyclones. As sole Australian city it was attacked by Japanese bombers in the Second World War (1942). Darwin is a modern, relaxed and multi-cultural city. It is considered as the hottest city of Australia and as "gate to Asia".
There is a crocodile farm in Darwin and the starting point for routes into the "Litchfield National Park" or the "Kakadu National Park". The railway "The Ghan" created the connection to the national rail network, which is connecting Darwin and Alice Springs since January 2004. It’s still something of a frontier town, a long way from Australia’s other major cities and closer to Jakarta than Canberra.
But there is a tropical oasis with a beautiful port area, an alive night life and many beaches. Darwin has plenty of beaches but swimming is out between October and May because of box jellyfish. You shouldn’t miss the Gay club "Throb", the "Beachcombers" and the "Hip.E club" with live music on weekends.
There are seven different Hostels in Darwin, four of them with pool. Recommendable are "Cavenagh", "Darwin City YHA" and "Elke's Inner City Backpackers". The prices for a night and dorm are between A$ 18-23.
Study in Darwin Education Providers
There are several high schools in Darwin. International students can benefit from the fact that these schools are in a location that is connected to Outback Australia and South-east Asia. This can give international students diverse exposure to other cultures. Government schools in Darwin are managed by the Northern Territory Department for Education and Training. International students can benefit from the departments strategies, partnerships and programs.
The Northern Territory Department for Education and Training caters for international students aged 17 years and under. There is a focus that will lead students to jobs and education post-high school. The department works to get students to access more pathways so that they can increase and strengthen their skills. Some schools provide Technical and Further Education (TAFE) courses. The main government school in Darwin is Darwin High School. There are also non-government education providers in Darwin for high school students.
International students should be advised that the issue of a student visa has conditions that have to be fulfilled. One of them is that they must attend at least 80% of classes. Schools are required to make sure that international students fulfil the condition. Another is that if visa-holders work in Australia they can work for up to 20 hours per week. Permission to work must be applied to the federal Department of Immigration, Multi-cultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA).
Darwin English Language Schools
International can also study English in Darwin. They can study a variety of English courses depending on their needs. In these courses assessment often include essays, research reports, case studies and examinations.
There are courses for English that are designed for academic purposes. International students learn how to use English to write essays, write reports, conduct presentations and answer in examinations. Courses are also available for English for general purposes. International students will learn how to use English for everyday situations.
Universities and TAFE in Darwin
The provider of university education and TAFE training is Charles Darwin University. Earlier in the decade Charles Darwin University came into existence by the merger of Northern Territory University and the Northern Territory TAFE.
University and TAFE students in Darwin have the choice of studying a range of accredited courses. The courses range from TAFE certificates to diplomas to university degrees at the bachelor, master and doctoral level.
International students enrolled at university or TAFE in Darwin have the chance to experience life in a region full of cultural and biological diversity. At Darwin international will get to enjoy a city that is tropical, cosmopolitan and multi-cultural. This city is in constant contact with Aboriginal Australian culture and South-east Asia. Darwin has students from over 50 countries.
TAFE students have many opportunities after they have finished their course. Many TAFE courses can lead into a university degree program. TAFE courses are offered in a range of industries including agriculture; horticulture; arts and entertainment; building and construction; business; cookery; community services; computing; fashion design; finance; graphic design and multi-media; hairdressing; music; retail; sport, and tourism and hospitality.
Charles Darwin University (CDU) is the university education provider in Darwin, the capital city of Australia. CDU is Northern Territory’s multi-sector university. Its courses are accredited all over Australia. Courses provided by the university range from university degrees to vocational education.
CDU prides itself in being a modern university. The institution provides its students plenty of flexibility. Part of CDU’s attraction is derived from its geographical location which is why over 18,000 students are enrolled at the institution. International students have various study options at CDU. There are international students from more than forty countries. So students will have the opportunity to be exposed to many cultures while studying at the university.
The university’s largest campus is in Darwin. Students enrolled at Darwin can also enjoy the city’s cosmopolitan, tropical university. They can also enjoy the city’s Aboriginal Australian culture and its interaction with South-east Asia. Darwin’s environment has plenty of great-looking desert and tropical landscapes; unique plant and animal life, and plenty of warm, sunny days.
This university has received various accolades for graduate outcomes, research and teaching. In 2005 CDU received the Prime Minister’s Award for the Australian University Teacher of the Year, and the Business-Higher Education Roundtable Award. In 2006 CDU was rated one of the top two universities in the subject areas of accounting and humanities/social sciences.
CDU provides its students multiple pathways in their education. Its wide range of pathways stem from the university’s various study areas. Among CDU’s study areas are Aboriginal Australian studies, anthropology, architecture, art history, biology, business, communication, creative/visual arts, ecology, education, engineering, governance, history, hospitality, humanities, information technology, legal studies, linguistics, music, politics, psychology and sociology.
International students can also pursue postgraduate research programs. They can obtain a research degree at the Masters and Doctoral levels in the areas of arts, business, education, health, science, law and technology.
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Study Darwin - International Student Testimonials
Australia is a magnificent country blessed with beautiful landscapes and an incredibly diverse flora and fauna. The rich heritage of the country has been shaped over years by the contributions of indigenous people as well as migrants from all parts of the world.
Whether it is the desire to discover favourite tourist destinations or a place to nurture your higher education dreams, Australia has the perfect solutions. Apart from its natural beauty, the country is well known for its wide array of Higher education institutions offering high quality programs.
Why chose Australia as your study destination?
Australia is a dynamic and relatively new country which is fully developed. It is vibrant due to a multicultural society and has a great sense of self that embodies values of hard work and fair play for all. Australian colleges gain the third largest number of overseas students among the English-speaking countries, third only to the far larger populations of America and the UK.
Australia is a prime educational destination fulfilling educational and extra curricular requirements to the fullest. Australia is expanding as one of the most popular study destinations amongst students seeking a study/lifestyle balance. It boasts world-class infrastructure in conjunction with safe, pleasant living opportunities.
Nowadays overseas students are studying increasingly varied sets of disciplines at Australian institutions. At the top of the lists of study choices comes business and management followed by IT, tourism, hospitality.
Australia is known across the world as a safe, multicultural and internationally recognized environment for further education.
Recently Australia brought in a quality assurance strategy designed for learning centres who offer services to students from other countries. The Australian system for overseas students offers a tailored and comprehensible structure making it easy for students from any background to find their study package of choice.
Top End Education - Australian student experiences
Stroll into any tourist town in Australia these days and you’ll find a myriad of souvenir shops spruiking their ‘Australiana’ wares. The classic yellow ‘Kangaroo Xing’ and ‘Koala Kountry’ road signs adorn the walls. I often wonder why their deliberate misspellings are ignored or are they embraced as typically ‘Australian’?
Are we perceived as nation of uneducated Shaun’s and Sharon’s just tramping about the Outback of Top End Australia?
There are plenty of reasons to believe we are. After all almost every media image conveyed overseas is either of a kangaroo thumping its way past Uluru or boats gliding past the glistening white sails of the Sydney Opera House. Not to mention the overly tanned face of Paul Hogan touting those immortal words “throw another shrimp on the barbie”. It doesn’t quite conjure up Australian’s as a highly studious bunch.
Alas, I found we do have a better reputation then that.
Growing up on a remote cattle station I had the unique experience of being classed through the ‘School of the Air’; an educational system operated using 2-way radio between student and teacher. The teacher was usually located in the nearest major town, often hundred’s of kilometres away from the student.
For 2 hours a day I would converse with my teacher learning subjects found in any local school curriculum - Mathematics, English, Australian History, Geography and even Bible Studies! Another 4 hours would be spent doing homework under the guidance of my nanny or sometimes my mother, when she wasn’t out mustering.
At 16 I left home for boarding school, my remote schooling putting me on par with my fellow students. I then studied literature at University. Whilst at University I became good friends with a Thai student. He constantly reminded me how good the Australian education system was. Being typically Australian I took our education system for granted and I never quite believed him.
A few years later I travelled through Thailand, other parts of South East Asia and India. I then saw first hand how the students worked hard to save money to study in Australia – for these students, it is seen as the very pinnacle of education to study here in Australia.
And as for those souvenir road signs, well, I think visitors see them as a reflection of our laid back personality.
