Life in Adelaide

The Le Cordon Bleu Bachelor & Masters degrees are offered in Adelaide; South Australia a small sophisticated city, offering all the advantages of a large city without the distractions.

From a student perspective, it is affordable, convenient, transport efficient, clean and green with an excellent array of accommodation choices. Students coming to study at Le Cordon Bleu in Adelaide will have a wide range of accommodation and transport options to choose from.

Adelaide - The City

Adelaide combines interest, creativity and liveliness with a low cost of living and a safe and pleasant environment. It is ideal for an academically and personally rewarding study experience. Multicultural city with one hundred different ethnic communities from all over the world. Ample opportunities for recreation activities including cinemas and theatres, music, shopping, swimming, sailing and windsurfing at the nearby beaches. City of restaurants, quality wineries and a Mediterranean outdoor eating lifestyle – an ideal location to learn the art of hospitality.

Climate

Adelaide enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. The temperature ranges from 25ºC (77ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF) in summer, and 10ºC (50ºF) to 15ºC (60ºF) in winter.

Cost Of Living

Adelaide is a more affordable city to live in than most other Australian cities. The following guide shows the average basic weekly living costs and does not include additional textbooks, travel, car costs, or any luxuries.

Approximately AUD$15,000 – 24,700 per year

* Accommodation costs vary significantly based on location, type and arrangement. For example, centrally located accommodation generally cost higher than the outer suburbs. Similarly, students can lower their accommodation costs by sharing with other students – the lower end of the price range shown above is mostly shared accommodation.

Working in Australia

Under current visa regulations, students residing temporarilyin Australia under a Student Visa are required to apply, in Australia,for work rights which will enable students to work up to 20 hoursper week. An Employment Coordinator is available to assist in obtaining part-time employment if required.

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