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Education Guidance: Plan Your Study in Australia

The right course opens the right doors. Our QEAC certified education counsellor and MARA registered migration agent plan your course, university and Student visa together, so your study supports your career and your future in Australia.

CounsellingQEAC certified
Visa adviceMARA registered
Study levelsSchool to PhD
OfficesAustralia & India

How We Plan Your Education

A clear, four-step plan from your first conversation to your first day on campus.

Step 1

Profile & goals

We assess your academic background, English level, budget, career goals and long-term plans.

Step 2

Course & provider shortlist

We match you with CRICOS-registered courses and providers that fit your goals and your visa.

Step 3

Applications & offer

We help with admissions, offer letters, acceptance and your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).

Step 4

Visa & arrival

We prepare your Student visa, Genuine Student answers, funds and OSHC, then help you plan your arrival.

What Our Education Guidance Covers

Course planning and visa preparation under one roof.

Career-focused course selection

Courses chosen around your career goals, budget and future migration plans, not just admission.

University & college admissions

Applications to universities, TAFEs and colleges, including offer letters and conditions.

English test planning

Know the IELTS, PTE or TOEFL score your course and visa need, including ELICOS packaging options.

Genuine Student statement

Clear, honest answers to the Genuine Student questions, backed by the right evidence.

Funds & financial capacity

Work out the money you must show and how to evidence it, including the income alternative.

OSHC & welfare arrangements

Overseas Student Health Cover and welfare arrangements for students under 18.

Course change & progression

Plan your next course carefully under the 2026 onshore rules and AQF progression requirements.

Parents & guardians

Student Guardian visa planning for parents supporting a child studying in Australia.

Study Options in Australia

From English courses to doctoral research, we help you choose the right level and provider.

01

ELICOS

English language courses, on their own or packaged with your main course.

02

School

Primary and secondary school for international students aged 6 and over.

03

Vocational (VET)

Certificates and diplomas with practical, job-ready skills.

04

Undergraduate

Bachelor degrees at universities and higher education providers.

05

Postgraduate

Graduate certificates, master's by coursework and master's by research.

06

PhD & research

Doctoral degrees, with no work-hour limit on the Student visa.

Why planning matters more since October 2026

From 2 October 2026, most students can only apply for another Student visa in Australia if they meet an exemption, such as progressing to a higher AQF level with the right type of provider. Choosing your first course carefully now protects your options later.

Education Guidance FAQs

Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

Still have questions?

Book an appointment with a registered migration agent and get clear answers about your visa options.

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  • MARA Registered
  • QEAC Certified

The course and provider you choose affect your visa, your costs and your options after graduation. A qualified counsellor helps you choose a course that fits your goals and meets Student visa requirements, so you avoid costly mistakes.

Yes. Our team includes a QEAC certified education counsellor (QEAC 12687), and our visa advice is provided by a MARA registered migration agent (MARN 2518735), so your course plan and visa are handled together.

We plan your course around your career goals and long-term migration options, including occupations Australia needs. No course guarantees permanent residency, but good planning keeps more pathways open.

It depends on your course and provider. For the Student visa, the minimum is IELTS 6.0 or PTE Academic 47 (tests from 7 August 2025), or lower if your course is packaged with ELICOS. Universities often require higher scores.

You can change courses, but under the rules from 2 October 2026, applying for a new Student visa in Australia is only possible if an exemption applies, such as progressing to a higher AQF level. Plan any change with us first.

Yes. With offices in Melbourne CBD, Clyde North and Una (Himachal Pradesh), we support students in India and Australia from course selection to arrival.

Start Planning Your Study in Australia

Book a consultation with our education counsellor and registered migration agent.