Frequently Asked Questions

The Sydney CBD has hotels, hostels and share accommodation, just a 30 minute train ride from the airport. Greenwich College can also arrange homestay accommodation for you. Homestay allows students the opportunity to live in a local home and experience a different culture.

Day students should arrive before 9:00am and evening students should arrive before 4:00pm. You must bring:
- Passport (including your visa)
- Writing materials

After Registration and Orientation, General English students will take the English Placement Test, before being placed in the appropriate class. Students in other courses who have already been tested will be given their textbooks and introduced to their class.

You will have access to computers with internet. Greenwich College also offers free wireless internet access for students with laptop computers.

International students in Australia on a Student visa (with work rights) can work up to 20 hours per week. Those on a Working Holiday visa are permitted to work full-time whilst in Australia. Find out more about work rights at the Department of Immigration.

All textbooks are included in your “Materials Fees”, so you will not need to pay for any more books throughout your course.

This varies between every student. On average, students studying English courses at Greenwich College move from one level to the next in approximately 8-10 weeks. If you work hard and speak only English while you are here, you should improve quickly.

Holiday leave will only be granted under special circumstances. You must submit a written request to be approved by College management.

Everyone at Greenwich College wants your time at the College and in Australia to be a memorable learning experience so we are here to assist you should you have any issues. Our Student Services Counsellor is always available.

It is a Student Visa condition that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your stay in Australia. OSHC will contribute towards medical and hospital expenses that you may incur.
Greenwich College can arrange your OSHC with Medibank International for you at the time of application. Please note this on your enrolment form.