North Coast TAFE – LIFE

The beautiful Mid North Coast of NSW is a great place to base yourself if you wish to combine a world-class education with a unique insight into Australian culture and fascinating flora and fauna. This region offers the ideal environment for relaxation - from bustling resort complexes such as the Gold Coast and Byron Bay to sleepy seaside villages. It is surrounded by literally hundreds of pristine Pacific beaches and national parks as well as the mountains of the Great Dividing Range, making it a paradise for nature lovers. Fabulous temperate to sub-tropical climate also provides the perfect native habitat for some of our best-known animals, the koala and kangaroo. Dolphins and whales are also a regular sight along the coastline.

North Coast TAFE consists of 17 campuses located across this scenic and exciting part of NSW, from Forster in the south to Kingscliff in the north, which is located right next door to the bustling tourist haven, the Gold Coast. Each of the campuses is located within close proximity of towns such as Port Macquarie, Ballina, Byron Bay, Coffs Harbour and Kingscliff (a 20 minute drive from the Gold Coast), making them the ideal base from which to study as well as explore many of the attractions Australia has to offer. All of the 17 campuses feature facilities that enable North Coast TAFE to deliver high quality vocational education and training each year. 

Each town offers public transport which you can use to get around town and to TAFE. If you are staying in a home stay arrangement, your host family may be able to drive you there by car. Alternatively, you can purchase a bicycle and ride to campus. You can stay with a local family in order to truly experience life in Australia. This is called Home stay. The families provide meals and transport to the campus. The north coast is one of the most affordable areas to live in Australia. Accommodation costs are lower than most major cities and the cost of transport, food and entertainment is very reasonable.

If you are an international student, you are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your visa in Australia. This will help you pay for any medical and hospital care you may need while studying in Australia, including prescription medicines and emergency ambulance transport. Your health cover must be paid in advance to TAFE and your student visa cannot be issued until this payment has been made.

If you want to join a TAFE course in North Coast, visit http://northcoast.tafensw.edu.au. North Coast TAFE is one of the largest regional training providers in Australia and a leading education and training institute. North Coast TAFE is one of 10 institutes within TAFE NSW. Each year North Coast TAFE helps around 45,000 students’ complete nationally recognised courses and rewarding training programs. North Coast TAFE provides a wide range of diplomas and certificate level courses that can help you find employment. Know more about North Coast TAFE at http://northcoast.tafensw.edu.au