How can I choose the course?

Can I find a suitable institution and course within my budget?
Do I need to study English course?
How can I test my English proficiency?
How can I choose the institution?
Which is the best university in overseas?
How can I apply for exemption/ credit transfer?
How much does it cost of tuition fee and living expenses?
How can I apply for a student visa?
How long can I stay in overseas?
How can I get an Entry Clearance Certificate or UK Residence Permit at the British Consulate?
Can I work in overseas while I study?
Where can I stay whilst in overseas?

 

 


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How can I choose the course?
First, you need to find out your favorite subject and career plan. We can assess your eligibility to entry secondary school, foundation studies,
certificates, diplomas, undergraduate or postgraduate base on your current academic result.

2. Can I find a suitable institution and course within my budget?
Yes, you can choose to study either at government or private institutions.

3. Do I need to study English course?
If you meet the English requirement, you do not need to study any English course. If you do not meet the English requirement, then you will need to undertake English course prior to the commencement of your formal course.

4. How can I test my English proficiency?
Some institutions will have their own English Entrance Test, you can choose to take the test at ACE. Alternatively, you can choose to take IELTS or TOFEL at any local test centres.

5. How can I choose the institution?
You should choose your favorite subject first and check out which institution offer such course. Then you may need to think about what kind of study environment that will suit you most: popular cities, smaller towns or picturesque villages. The living expenses in popular cities usually are higher.

6. Which is the best university in overseas?
There is no official ranking of overseas universities. Each university will have its own entry requirement for each subject offered. You may consider the location of the university, the subjects / facilities available, teaching qualities and graduate prospect before choosing the university.

7. How can I apply for exemptions / credit transfer?
If you are Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate Degree holder, you might be eligible to apply for exemptions or credit transfer according to your previous studies which are relevant to the courses that you are going to take at university. No advanced standing will be granted if the units undertaken are not relevant to the course applied.

8. How much does it cost for tuition fee and living expenses?
Tuition fees in Australia are from A$9,000 to A$30,000 per year Living expenses in Australia are from A$10,000 to A$18,000 per year

Tuition fees in New Zealand are from NZ$9,000 to NZ$30,000 per year
Living expenses in New Zealand are from NZ$10,000 to NZ$18,000 per year

Tuition fees in USA are start from US$6,000 to US$22,500 or above per year
Living expenses in USA are from US$6,000 to US$11,000 or above per year

Tuition fees in UK are starting from ¢G8,000 per year
Living expenses in UK are from ¢G4,000 to ¢G6,000 per year

* * Above-mentioned fees are depending on courses, institutions and location of the country. * *

9. How can I apply for a student visa?
After you have made the payment, you will be given a confirmation letter from institution for visa application purpose. Then, you can process your student visa application and medical check-up and chest x-ray if necessary. (Please get the details information from ACE Education Counsellors)

10. How long can I stay overseas?
The length of your student visa is depended on the total length of the course that you are going to study in overseas. Upon completion of your course, you are required to return to your home country.

11. How can I get an Entry Clearance Certificate or UK Residence Permit at the British Consulate?
HKSAR passport holder must apply with fee for Entry Clearance Certificate if you intended to study in UK for more than six months. For BNO passport holder will not apply for any charge of this service.

12. Can I work in overseas while I study?
Yes, you can apply for permission to work up to 20 hours a week on a casual basis and full time employment during long vacations.

13. What kind of accommodation should I choose?
You can have a choice of on-campus / residential accommodation, share apartment / flat / house or even homestay family depends on which institution you are going to. After you have made the payment, ACE Education Counsellors will assist you in accommodation arrangement and airport reception services from institutions.

 

 

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