Adelaide, South Australia

Cost Of Living

Approximately AUD$15,000 per year

_{* ESTIMATED MINIMUM ANNUAL LIVING COSTS ARE FOR 2010 ONLY. AMOUNTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN 2011.
** 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.}

Living and Studying in Australia

Adelaide is an ideal city in which to study the art of hospitality. It enjoys a national reputation for fine wines and a strong food culture. Adelaide has been ranked as Australia's most liveable city.

Adelaide – The City

Adelaide is a small city of nearly 2 million people. Surrounded by park lands, it is one of the few cities in the world that can truly be described as a ‘city within a park’. Its cinemas, theatres, art, music and food reflect the multicultural mix of people living here – from every corner of the globe. One of Adelaide’s great features is its long coastline of clean sandy beaches only 30 minutes from the

Climate

South Australia has a Mediterranean climate with cool, wet winters: 10˚C (50ºF) to 15˚C (60ºF), and warm, dry summers: 25˚C to 35˚C. The city is affordable, convenient, clean and green, with a slower pace than Australia’s other larger capitals, which makes it easy to get around.

Banking

Banking hours are generally 9.30am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday, and 9.30am to 5pm Friday. Some banks offer extended hours and some are open on Saturday mornings. Travellers’ cheques are widely accepted, as are major credit cards VISA, Mastercard and (to a lesser extent) AMEX and Diners Card. Most banks will change foreign currency to Australian dollars.

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.

Working in Australia

Under current visa regulations, students residing temporarily in Australia under a Student Visa are permitted to work up to 20 hours per week. For information please visit the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship website

Organised Events And Activities

To help make your stay in Adelaide a memorable one, Le Cordon Bleu offers new students a range of activities, including:

• An orientation field trip of the picturesque Adelaide Hills, including lunch
• A course commencement ceremony which includes a formal ceremony and cocktail reception
• Participation in student representative meetings
• Movie nights, a farm visit to see Australian animals, go-karting, ten-pin bowling, group dinners and a sports night At the completion of your studies, you will be invited to participate in a black-tie graduation ceremony dinner and ceremony.

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_{Last Updated 6 October 2011}