Additional Information

Bedford College – Downloads

Student Handbook (2019) – International Student
Overseas Student Support Services Policy
Bedford Prospectus – 2018/2019

College Locations

GLEBE CAMPUS

Centrally located in the Sydney CBD, Bedford College is directly opposite Sydney University. The bus stop is at the door and the Broadway Shopping Centre and Cinema complex is a short walk away.
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NORWEST CAMPUS

Conveniently located in the Norwest Business Park, the new Norwest Campus opened in January 2014. The Campus is a state-of-the-art facility in a beautiful location with lots of outdoor relaxing areas and close to transport and facilities.
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Living in Sydney

Sydney is famous for being one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Sydney is also a very multicultural city with people from over 200 countries residing in the area. Sydney is rich and diverse in culture and hosts some of Australia’s largest cultural and social events.

The Rainbow Guide (ISANA) – International Student Pre-Arrival Orientation Handbook
City of Sydney – General Information
International Student Guide to Australia
International Student Safety Resources

Cost of Living

Cost of Living Compare
Cost of living – Sydney

Testimonials from International Students

See what past international students had to say about Bedford College Testimonials – International Students

Accommodation

At Bedford College, we are more than happy to assist you with locating accommodation for your period of study with us. Please see the list of some of the accommodation providers in Sydney.

Uni Lodge
Flo Harris Lodge
Homestay Network
Arundel House
The Terraces
96 Glebe Guest House
UrbanNest
Domain Online Search
Real Estate
Flat Mates

We also have a list of private home stay accommodation available – please contact the College for details

International Students – Testimonials

See what past international students had to say about Bedford College Testimonials – International Students

Orientation

All new students will undertake an orientation program prior to course commencement. Information includes:

Introduction to staff and a tour of the College
Access and Equity
Access to student records
Expected learning outcomes
How delivery and assessments occurs
Assessment/assignment guidelines
What you will receive on completion of the course
Grievance and Appeals
Privacy policy
WHS procedures
Recognition of Prior Learning

Expectations and responsibilities of students including:

Attendance
Academic progress
Ensuring currency of your information
Behaviour and attitude standards
Dress code

Overseas Student Health Cover

It is a condition of your visa that international students maintain Overseas Student Health Cover for the duration of your Student Visa. Bedford College can arrange this health cover for you, or you may arrange this yourself and provide evidence of your membership when you enrol.
Health Cover Policy – International Student
Australian Government Website information on OSHC)>
Examples of OSHC Providers
AHM Overseas Student Health Cover
Medibank Private OSHC
BUPA OSHC
OR
Google – Overseas Student Health Cover

School-aged Dependents

If you are a current or intending overseas student please be advised that Australian law mandates your obligations to ensure that any *school-aged dependents accompanying you must be enrolled into a school.

In the state of New South Wales, school-age as not less than six (6) nor more than sixteen (16) years of age.

Your options for the schooling of your school-aged dependents are:

Government Schools – search for a government school in the state of New South Wales
Non-Government Schools (including schools of different religions ) – search for a non-government school in the state of New South Wales

Note: some visa types may require the payment of full school fees. Please check with the school you wish to enrol your school-aged dependents into for advice. Further information can be found at http://www.immi.gov.au/students/visa-conditions-students.htm

Privacy

Educational institutions must respect the privacy of individuals as per the Privacy Act (1998). Educational institutions usually collect information from students (and prospective students) including contact details, date of birth, and school attended. Academic information including previous education, current progress reports, attendance and incidents records are also held by the College. Bedford College takes all reasonable precautions to protect the privacy of student records from unauthorised access, misuse or disclosure.

Complaints

The College has support and welfare systems in place to support students and endeavours to address concerns and disputes in a friendly and informal manner. However, should this not be possible, the College has a Complaints Policy in to which all staff and students have access.

Whilst the College endeavours to resolve disputes informally in-house, students are provided with access to a third party negotiator if they so wish. No cost is made to the student for this service.

Please Note: It is the policy of the College to resolve conflicts in a timely manner (usually within 20 days of lodgement). Students who are enrolled at the College when the complaint/appeal is lodged, may continue their enrolment whilst the Complaint/Appeal is under investigation.
Complaints Policy

Personal and Contact Details

Students have an obligation to notify the College as soon as practicable of any change of address while enrolled in a course.

Personal information about international students studying with Bedford College may be shared with the Australian Government and designated authorities, including the Tuition Assurance Scheme and the ESOS Assurance Fund Manager. This information includes personal and contact details, course enrolment details and changes, and the circumstance of any suspected breach of a student visa conditions.