Adelaide is a vibrant, beautiful, and developing city in South Australia and visitors just can’t get enough of everything about “The City”, as locals refer to it as. A lot has been happening in Adelaide lately and all are aimed at making the region a premier hub for economy, culture, and most especially education.

The City of Adelaide is targeting to transform itself into a “Ten Gigabit City” which will deliver high-speed internet services across the Central Business District and North Adelaide areas. Once implemented this transformation will upgrade how students learn and conduct research, as well as boost business services, tech and manufacturing industries, connectivity, and innovation.

Education has always been one of the key drivers of how Adelaide design and plans its city development. Why? Adelaide has a growing reputation for being “Australia’s Education Hub” and is being marketed internationally as a “Learning City”. True enough, Adelaide Now has recorded it was able to attract about 32,000 international students this year alone which equates to $1.1 billion contributions to the state’s economy. There is just no stopping this great city in revolutionising their system of education and attracting many international students.

Here are six reasons why Adelaide is a top choice for international students who are looking to study in Australia:

1. Fifth Most Liveable City in the World

Adelaide has been consistently making it to The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Top Ten Liveable Cities Report. Adelaide ranked fifth with scored 96.6 together with Calgary (Canada), by receiving top scores for stability, healthcare, and again, education plus very good grades for infrastructure, culture, and environment.

2. One of the Most Affordable Australian Cities for Students

The cost of living in a city is a major factor for international students to consider and luckily for those who are planning to study in Adelaide; it is the third least expensive cities to live in Australia. Student Cities research has revealed that students only need a minimum of $508 budget per week for rent, food, public transportation, electricity, phone, internet, and spare money.

3. A Rich Heritage of Quality Education from Preschool to University

Adelaide is home to one of the oldest universities in Australia, tracing its establishment to the 1800's. The City has since put emphasis on education and learning and is continually paving the way for a more enhanced educational system.

Children at a young age are given a good opportunity to practice their social and basic skills through child care and preschool. Primary and secondary education, on the other hand, encourage students to strive to achieve their best and be ranked against the Australian standards. After that, students can continue their education learning journey through or either university or vocational training.

4. International Students Can Work Part-Time

Many international students aim to look for work while studying. This gives them the chance to financially support their stay in Australia while enjoying study life. A student visa allows part-time work provided that a student will only work for a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight while his or her course is in session and then unlimited hours when on break, as been defined by Australian Government – Department of Immigration and Border Protection.

Adelaide is a great city for international students to pursue part-time work. Most of the educational institutions here offer assistance in helping students look for a job, drafting their resume, and matching their skills with the jobs available in the market.

5. Known as the “20-Minute City”

Adelaide comprises of excellent infrastructure and transportation system which makes getting around very easy. Travelling from one point to another will only take on average 20 minutes and accessing major establishments are always hassle-free.

International students benefit from the city’s public transportation concession, which offer fares beginning at 92 cents for a one-way trip. There are also many options for free transportation like the 99C City Loop, Centre tram service, Jetty Road Glenelg, and the Adelaide Connector Bus.

6. The World-Class Reputation of Adelaide as “Festival City”

Adelaide’s title has been recognised internationally as a top destination for many entertainment and cultural events alongside Barcelona, Montreal, New York, and Rio de Janeiro. Some of the events that are being organised annually are the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Adelaide Film Festival, Writers’ Week, the Royal Adelaide Show, and the Adelaide Christmas Pageant.

Adelaide is a bustling venue for locals and tourists to have fun, relax, and unwind. There is a long list of activities that one can do around the city like going on a gastronomical adventure, discovering historical places, visiting museums and art galleries, checking out our famous beaches, and getting up close to wildlife. Tourists and international students will surely never run out of places to visit and ideas of what to do in this lovely city.

CHOOSING YOUR COURSE

Many colleges and universities in Adelaide offer a wide array of courses to choose from. International students have the advantage of finding a program that will fit their skills and career path through the help of their chosen institution.

Queensford College is here to help. Queensford College is a nationally recognised registered training organisation (RTO) and is an emerging choice of students abroad in helping them succeed academically and professionally. It is a gateway to what quality education in Adelaide can offer. Here are some of the courses offered:

• English
• Accounting and Business
• Social Media Marketing
• Hospitality and Commercial Cookery
• Child Care and Aged Care

For more course information visit our course page or you can read more about our International Student Program here.

Take a tour of our Adelaide campus located at Level 11, 90 King William Street, Adelaide, SA 5000, Australia by booking an appointment on +61-8-8410 4605 or email at sa@queensford.edu.au