Sydney, New South Wales

Cost Of Living

Approximately $AUD25,028 per year

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

When you’re standing in Sydney Harbour admiring the wide expanse of water, with the Australian sunshine shining down on you, it’s easy to believe this great city was voted in the Top 10 places in the world to live. Accompany that with a vibrant, multicultural restaurant and hotel scene, and there really is no better place to come and study and live.

If you wish to master the culinary arts or study a Bachelor of Business (International Restaurant or Hospitality Management) and work in some of the world's best pâtisseries, restaurants and hotels, Sydney is ideal for you.

City of Landmarks

Sydney is notable for its beaches and twin landmarks – the Sydney Opera House and the Harbour Bridge. The metropolitan area is surrounded by national parks, and the harbour features many bays and inlets filled with pleasure boats and yachts. Summer day temperatures range from 18˚C to 32˚C. Winter, between June and August, has a day temperature range from 8˚C to 18˚C. Rainfall is usually spread evenly through the year.

Cost of Living

It is estimated that a single international student in Sydney requires a minimum of AUD$15,000 – AUD$17,000 to cover living expenses in each year of study. However, students should have a minimum of AUD$2,500 in addition to the monthly average when they arrive to cover establishment expenses such as rental bond payment and basic furniture items.

Recreation and entertainment are matters of personal taste: the amount spent depends on your interests, budget and where you live. The figures given do not include the costs of large non-essential items such as household equipment or a car.

Accommodation

There are many accommodation options including International Student Residences, private rental, homestay and/or share accommodation.Read more information regarding accommodation.

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.

Organised Events and Activities

To help you feel welcome Le Cordon Bleu offers new students a range of activities, including:

• A full day excursion to the Hunter Valley wine district
• Group dinners and trivia nights
• An orientation day including campus tour, presentations and full buffet lunch.
• Participation in student representative meetings including morning tea. At the completion of your studies you will be invited to participate in the graduation ceremony and cocktail reception.

Working While Studying

Under current visa regulations, students residing temporarily in Australia under a student visa are permitted to work up to 40 hours per fortnight. For information please visit: Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship website .

Transport

An excellent train, bus and ferry service covers all points of the greater metropolitan area of Sydney.

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