TAX CLAIM IN AUSTRALIA

When working in Australia you must pay tax to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The tax is taken directly from your paycheck each pay. The Australian tax system is sometimes difficult to understand and filing your tax declaration raises some questions especially with the recent changes in law. In order to be clear as possible and find any special tips, read this infographic with accurate information on taxes when working in Australia:

HOW TO GET A TAX FILE NUMBER (TFN) IN AUSTRALIA

Are you coming to Australia to study and work? In order to work you will have to get your Tax File Number (TFN) in Australia. Read this infographic on how to get it easily online step by step!

HOW TO GET INTO A CANADIAN UNIVERSITY AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

The second largest country in the world, Canada is a wildly popular destination for international students. As one of the world leaders in higher education, Canada offers students a range of opportunity and experiences. It’s not surprising you want to study there, but when you have absolutely no idea where to start, it might feel like an unreachable goal. And because every university – and even each individual program – has its own rules and requirements, things can seem even more tricky. So here it is, the whole process broken down into manageable steps.

APPLYING TO UNIVERSITIES IN UNITED STATES

Each U.S. university and college sets its own admission standards and decides which applicants meet those standards. Therefore, you must apply separately to each university or college. Most schools in the USA encourage prospective international students to contact their admissions office at least one year before planning to enter that school. Follow these helpful steps as you apply for admission to U.S. universities and colleges:

WHICH IS THE BEST AUSTRALIAN CITY FOR YOU?

Australia is so wonderful it is hard to choose which city to venture into, right? The choice of city is one of the most important points in planning an exchange. After all, once you have decided which country this dream will come true, it is time to find out which city has the most to do with your profile. That's why Educli has created this infographic to show you all the information and features of the top destinations in the country to help you choose the best city in Australia to travel abroad!

WORKING HOLIDAY VISA IN AUSTRALIA

For young adults that are visitors holding passports from Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, the USA and Vietnam. This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) have an extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip. If that sounds like you, check more information about Working Holiday Visa!

TOURIST VISA IN AUSTRALIA

Whether you are visiting Australia for less than 72 hours or planning on a stay of several months you must have a valid Australian visa. A visa is a form of permission for a non-citizen to enter, transit or remain in a particular country. This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to go on a cruise or to see family and friends. Check everything you need to know about this visa:

HOW TO TRAVEL AND WORK IN ENGLAND

People who love to travel and work in Europe, may wish to secure work in England. The UK Home Office judges most work visas based on a points system of importance, skill and connection. You must be able to prove a good connection to employment in the UK and financial support if you are living with family. Looking for work in England can be difficult, especially if you are not a member of the European Economic Area (EEA). You should research which visa category you fit into. Once you receive your work visa, you will be able to travel throughout the UK, Europe and other countries. Find out how to travel and work in England:

STUDY ABROAD PREPARATION CHECKLIST

Educli wants to make sure you will not forget anything on your plans to live and study abroad. That is why we prepared this checklist for you to follow each step on this new journey!

IELTS - HOW IS THE IELTS SPEAKING EXAM SCORED?

On the speaking section, you can score anywhere between a 0 and a 9 with “.5” (e.g. 6.5) scores. This is true for the reading, writing, and listening section as well.

HOW TO GET AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ID CARD

The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is recognized around the world as proof that you are a full-time student. Its primary benefit is as a discount card, and you can get discounts on travel insurance, travel tickets, and hostels. Depending on where you live, you can get the card online or in person. Collect required documents ahead of time.

HOW TO GET MARRIED IN IRELAND

Many couples dream of getting married in an exotic location. Whether you are from Ireland or another country, it is possible for you to get married in the Emerald Isle. Ireland is a beautiful country that features several spectacular wedding locations. A marriage in Ireland will take careful planning if you are not living in the country as a citizen. If you want to learn how to get married in Ireland, follow the steps below.

REQUIREMENT FUNDS

DOCUMENT TRANSLATION

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NEW ZEALAND X CANADA

UNITED STATES X CANADA

UNITED STATES X NEW ZEALAND

UNITED STATES X AUSTRALIA

USA - CHECKLIST

IRELAND X AUSTRALIA

IRELAND X NEW ZEALAND

IRELAND X CANADA

Deciding where to study abroad can be a challenge, mostly if your plan is to study English, there are so many options and also a lot of pros and cons, so we developed some posts comparing different destinations to try to help you with this hard decision.

IRELAND X USA

Here is another post comparing Study Destinations. We are focusing on English Courses in different famous countries around the world. In general it is very hard to compare one country to another so we choose some items that are important when deciding where to study abroad.

AUSTRALIA X NEW ZEALAND

All possible destinations to study abroad are great and for sure a life changing experience. Anyway is always good to know the difference between the most popular study destinations to make sure you’ll make the right decision.

AUSTRALIA X CANADA

Australia or Canada? That’s a common question that we hear from international students, both countries are very open to immigration so people that are looking for a nice place to study and maybe to live there forever usually think about those 2 countries. However despite of that they are very different from one another starting with the climate, but that’s only the beginning.

J1 VISA UNITED STATES

The J-1 visa in the United States is for people who wish to take part in work-and-study-based exchange and visitor programs in the U.S. These programs are sponsored by an educational or other nonprofit institution, which must be accredited through the Exchange Visitor Program designated by the U.S. State Department.

TOEFL X IELTS

If you need to take an exam to prove your English language skills, the TOEFL and IELTS are two of the most popular options out there. But should you take TOEFL or IELTS? What is each test like? Do schools prefer one exam over the other? Which one will you get a higher score on? To answer the IELTS vs. TOEFL question, we first have to discuss each of the tests.

BENEFITS OF BEING BILINGUAL

Learning a second language is something that everyone should consider. Besides of being more prepared for the job market you will benefit your brain with this exercise and will be more focused, will boost your memory and resolve problems more quickly.

MELBOURNE X SYDNEY

What is the difference between a typical Melburnian and a Sydneysider?

COAST OF STUDYING

New Zealand is a unique country, with excellent study opportunities. If you are interested in studying there, one of the most important things to consider is how much everything is going to cost. There are 8 universities in New Zealand, which all offer high quality education. All of them are ranked within the QS World University Ranking top 500. Institutions in New Zealand are permitted to set their own tuition fees. This means that what you pay will be different depending on your institution of choice.

ENTERING THE POOL - CANADA

STAGES OF A TRAVELER

Travelling is such an inspiring thing to do. People usually loves to travel and have this as a top priority of their lives, after of course paying for your bills, it’s time to start dreaming and planning. Everyone that thinks about travelling comes up with some steps to make this dream come true. We have put together a step by step to help you in all phases of this dream, you can be on the dreaming step, planning or experiencing it. We from Eduspace are moved by our passion to travel and learning from different cultures, so we think that this is for sure the way to go. Get your paper and pen and let’s start dreaming and travelling together.

HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION

If you are planning to study abroad, one of the first things to consider is where you are going to live, staying with a host family for a short or long period of time, can be life changing.

PERMANENT VISA AUSTRALIA

Australia is one of the greatest countries in the world. With warm climate, plenty of beaches, nature and nice cities to explore, this is certain a great escape.But, have you ever thought about living in Australia?

USA - INTERVIEW

One important part of your Tourist Visa application to the USA is the Visa interview. This can cause a lot of anxiety, but keep in mind that The interviewer is not tasked with a target of rejecting applications! His/her only purpose is to validate your reasons for visiting USA and by no means are they intent on thwarting your US dreams. We have put together some questions that you might be asked, and also a suggestion of documents for you to bring to your interview. Check it out.

USA - LA X NY

Are you questioning yourself if it’s better to live in NY or in LA?

AUSTRALIA - VISA SKILLED MIGRATION

A skilled migrant visa allows skilled people to work and live in Australia. Skill Select is Australia’s General Skilled Migration program. It is a points-based system and is the most popular visa application pathway for skilled workers.

SIN NUMBER - CANADA

The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a nine-digit number that you need to work in Canada or to have access to government programs and benefits.

WHO NEEDS A IRP CARD? - IRELAND

If you are a non-EU/EEA and non-Swiss citizen and you wish to stay in Ireland for any reason for longer than 90 days, you must apply for immigration permission and (if successful) then register. If your registration is successful, you will then be issued with an Irish Residence Permit (IRP).

UK VISA STUDENT PROCESS

The application for a student visa in UK can be carried online, by post or in person. Note that those who are residing in UK at the time of application must apply in person or by post. To apply for a UK visa you have to submit all the required documents, based on which the UK Home Office decides whether you meet the criteria to obtain a UK visa.

UK STUDENT VISA TYPES

If your plan is to study in the UK, you have 2 options of Student Visa to apply. Both will give you permit to study full time, but other factors will vary depending on the type of visa that you will apply for.

LIVING IN A HOSTEL

Have you ever thought about living in a Hostel? Adjusting to hostel life can become easy for us travellers. You get to live with your best buds, you usually have a bar just a few steps from your hostel bed and it’s a great way to surround yourself with positive and like minded people. Hostels are great places to be so just bear in mind a few of these points if you are considering calling a hostel home for a while. See a list of what to bring with you and enjoy this fantastic experience.

UK - COST OF LIVING

As an international student, one of the questions you might be wondering about is the cost of living in UK. As far as living costs are concerned, these costs will vary greatly depending on your lifestyle, spending habits and budget.

AU PAIR UNITED KINGDOM

Being an Au Pair overseas is the best way to earn some extra cash whilst doing something you're totally passionate about! It's the opportunity of a lifetime, to get a genuine sense of what life is really like in your new destination living with your family and spending your days with the little ones.

IRELAND - COST OF LIVING

When planning to study abroad you have to keep in mind the living costs for the country and city you chose to live. It’s very important to understand that before applying for the visa so you can make sure you will have enough funds to support your study period. While you may be able to undertake part-time work during your time in Ireland, you should not have to rely on this income to meet all your expenses.

NEW ZEALAND - STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS

New Zealand is one of the world’s best places to live and study, you can choose between an English Course, a Vocational course or Higher Education. Follow our guide to understand about the Student Visa Process.

NEW ZEALAND - COSTS OF LIVING

New Zealand is a unique country, with excellent study opportunities. If you are interested in studying there, one of the most important things to consider is how much everything is going to cost.

AMERICAN X BRITISH - ENGLISH DIFFERENCES

British people and American people can always understand each other – but there are a few notable differences between British English and American English. Did you know, that the difference between spelling words like American color and British colour, or humor and humour, comes from the Brits adopting, their now called British words, from Old French language? When it came to America later, the spelling was simplified. And so is with many other American English and British English differences, as the adaptation of grammar took its part. See some examples:

CANADA - EXPRESS ENTRY

Canada is changing its economic immigration programs to provide more opportunities to prospective skilled immigrants. As of January 2015, skilled foreign workers have access to Express Entry.

IRELAND - DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST

Now that you are enrolled to study in Ireland, It’s time to apply for your student visa. You must make your visa application on-line using the AVATS on-line facility, the online visa application facility is available worldwide and must be used by all applicants.

IRELAND - WORK PERMIT

International students engaged in full-time study of at least one year’s duration on a course leading to a qualification which is recognised by the Irish Department of Education and Skills currently do not need a work permit to work in Ireland.

CANADA - WORK PERMIT

Many international students studying abroad in Canada will want to work during their time spent studying in the country. For these students, it is important to be aware of the rules that regulate them under their Study Permit when it comes to work.

CANADA - VISA CONDITIONS

Planning to Study in Canada? Is always good to be aware of the conditions for obtaining a Student Permit. All applications require time and planning to keep the process on track and ready before your course starts.

NEW ZEALAND - WORK RIGHTS

If you have a Student Visa to New Zealand, you may be able to work part-time, up to 20 hours per week, and full-time during scheduled holidays. Check your visa – it will show if and when you are allowed to work while you are studying in New Zealand.

WHY CANADA

Canada is for sure a top destination for international students. But why so many people choose Canada to live, study and work?

F1 VISA AMERICAN INTERVIEW

After being accepted by a school or university in the USA, it’s now time to prepare you for the visa interview. This can cause a lot of anxiety, but keep in mind that The interviewer is not tasked with a target of rejecting applications! His/her only purpose is to validate your reasons for visiting USA and by no means are they intent on thwarting your US dreams.

STUDENT VISA TO IRELAND

So you are planning to study in Ireland and don’t know how to start? This article is for you. Here is a step by step on ow to apply for a Student Visa in Ireland.

VISA STEP NEW ZEALAND

AU PAIR IRELAND

An au pair is a young foreign person who works for and lives as part of a host family. Very often an au pair becomes a ‘big sister’ within a host family and will usually eat meals with the family and join in many of the family activities and outings.

AU PAIR USA

Are passionate about kids and travel? Have you ever thought about living in the USA as an Au Pair? Being an Au Pair overseas is the best way to earn some extra cash whilst doing something you're totally passionate about! It's the opportunity of a lifetime, to get a genuine sense of what life is really like in your new destination living with your family and spending your days with the little ones.

STUDENT VISA USA

The USA is one of the most important destinations to study abroad. If you plan to leave and study there follow this guide to understand about the process of getting the right visa.

HOW TO APPLY TO STUDY IN CANADA

If your plan is to study in Canada you may need a Student Visa. However all courses with duration of 6 months or less does not require a Study Permit; you can apply for a Visitor Visa or even an Electronic Travel Authorization, depending on your country of Citizenship.

STUDENT VISA CONDITIONS

Visa conditions are the rules of a visa. They are set by Australian law and cannot be changed or disregarded to suit your circumstances. It is important that you understand these conditions, as the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) may cancel your visa if you break them. You will be sent a letter asking you to go to the DIBP office in person within 28 days. Your visa may then be cancelled and you will become an illegal resident. You can be detained and deported if this happens.

GUIDE OF WORKING IN AUSTRALIA

Many students consider Australia as their country to study abroad because you can study and also work. Although there is rules, conditions and procedures to be aware of. Eduspace will help you to understand some very important points with this post:

STUDYING ABROAD - STEP BY STEP

Are you thinking of study abroad and do not know where to start? You probably know there are lots of benefits of studying abroad – from experiencing new cultures and making friends from around the world, to boosting your employment prospects. Get to know now the best steps for studying abroad in the infographic below, and get motivated to immerse yourself in the study abroad experience!

COURSES TO HELP TO FIND A JOB

International students can also study short courses which can extend their knowledge and help them when applying for a job, we have selected the best ones for you:

GETTING AROUND IN AUSTRALIA

Catching local transport in Australia - transport tips on getting around Australia like a local.

STAYING IN CONTACT IN AUSTRALIA

Being away from home can be hard. Whether you’re on holiday, taking a gap year or have moved abroad permanently, sometimes all you need is to chat with your friends or family back home. And thanks to the internet, staying in touch is now easier than ever.

LIVING COSTS

Provided below is an approximate price guide for typical daily items. This is only a guide so priced may vary depending on the brand, type of store and its location. The list below outlines some of the costs you will incur when living in Australia (all the prices are indicative and should ONLY be used as a guide):