Student Services

At TIES we want to be totally certain that your time in Australia is the best it can possibly be. TIES staff are more than willing to help students with any questions they may have. However our Student Services are where you should go for the following information, help and advice:

           • Accommodation Placement

           • Airport pickup and drop-off

           • Academic and Welfare counseling

           • Student Discount Card

           • Activities, excursions and TIES social program

           • Future pathways programs

           • Library Membership

           • Opening Bank Accounts

           • OSHC and Visa information

           • Advice on travel around Australia

           • Help with finding a Job if applicable

 

Basically TIES student services has been established to look after you, the student. If you have any problems with the areas listed or something else then please don't hesitate in approaching and asking one of our friendly and supportive staff in Student Services.

Accommodation

There are several accommodation options available when you come to stay and study at TIES. You can choose from the following options:

           • Homestay accommodation

           • TIES Student Campus accommodation

           • Sharehouse accommodation

           • Backpacker and Hotel accommodation

Each accommodation option will appeal to different students in different ways and therefore choice comes down to personal preference.

Homestay Accommodation

Homestay accommodation means that students live in an Australian family's home. Students live as another member of that family and need to act accordingly. This is an excellent option as is allows students to coexist with an Australian family and provides many more opportunities to practice your language skills and experience first hand the Australian culture and way of life. You host family will provide you with a private room, breakfast and evening meals during the week (Tuesday - Friday) and all meals on the weekend (Sunday - Monday). We personally select friendly and appropriate families at TIES and match students accordingly.

Homestay Accommodation Fees
Airport Pickup	$60
Accommodation Placement Fee	$190	$35/extra night
Single Homestay	$220/wk	$30/extra night
Double Homestay	$200/wk	$25/extra night

TIES Student Campus Accommodation

Students that elect to stay at the TIES Student Campus will share a room with one other student of the same gender. Rooms are comfortable and spacious with all living amenities provided. You will prepare your own food in the shared kitchen and watch TV and interact in the shared lounge room and entertainment areas. As with the Homestay accommodation students are expected to act according to TIES accommodation rules.

TIES Student Campus Accommodation	Fees
Airport Pickup	$60
Accommodation Placement Fee	Free
Single Student Campus	$170/wk	$20/extra night
Double Student Campus	$120/wk	$20/extra night

Sharehouse Accommodation

Another option is for students to reside in a Sharehouse close to TIES. This option changes depending on the house that you choose and the particulars of that situation. We will help you find an appropriate house as part of our service to you with Student Services and you can also check out the notice board or local paper "The Townsville Bulletin" for adds. You can expect to pay between $120 and $200 depending on the room.

Backpacker and Hotel Accommodation

Finally students may choose to stay in a backpacker style accommodation or hotel situation. We will help you find accommodation of this style and there are links that you can explore here for further information. The backpacker option is cheaper, but be aware that it might not be a perfect environment to stay for long periods whilst studying.