About Perth, Western Australia

Perth used to be a pleasant surprise for students and visitors from overseas: however the city’s fabulous weather, clean environment, great laid back lifestyle and a thriving economy are no longer secrets. Plus a well-educated work force and a favourable business climate all come together to create the perfect Leaning environment.

Perth, capital of Western Australia is a modern western style city with a population a little over one and a half million people, prides itself on extending a warm and friendly welcome to visitors and students from all over the world

A Must See And Do While In Western Australia

Getting up close and personal with whales to tasting some of the best wine produced anywhere in the world it’s all here in Western Australia.

Visit natural wonders the Pinnacles and The Bungle Ranges known to be 350 thousand years old or dive on the beautiful World Heritage listed Ningaloo Reef. Astonishing scenery and magnificent white sandy beach and the vast array of Australian animals from crocodiles to kangaroos are unforgettable experiences that you will admire.

Looking for something a little more relaxed take a drive “down south” as Perth people like to say to the beautiful and award winning wine growing areas of Margaret River which is also home to some of the best surfing beaches in the world, and all with in an easy day drive from Perth.

It has to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world located on the banks of the Swan River surrounded by natural bush and parklands on one side and breathtaking beaches on the other.

Its wide open spaces and mild Mediterranean climate, warm/dry summers and cool/wet winters create an excellent living environment. Temperatures average around 5-18C in winter and 18-32C in summer and did you know Perth has over 266 sunny days a year.

The relaxed Perth lifestyle is well supported by a clean, safe environment that encourages active outdoor activities. Perth boasts some of the most modern public sporting facilities anywhere in Australia no matter what sport or hobby you’re into.

Even with its high standard of living, Perth offers students clean, safe and affordable accommodation. Quality fresh food and other products from around Australia and overseas are all available from Perth’s many shopping centres and restaurants.

Perth has one of Australia’s finest hospital systems in place that can be accessed at any time 7 days a week all year round for the very best in medical care.

EDUCATION

Perth has built a reputation worldwide as a destination to be seriously considered when thinking of studying abroad.

Its universities and colleges are considered and recognised as a world quality along with their teaching staff. A Government registered and recognised college will provide not only the very best education but a qualification recognised nationally.

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Perth has an excellent public transport system with modern Buses, Trains and taxis in service seven days a week, all connect to the airport, major tourist attractions, downtown and uptown Perth and all outer suburbs.

In the Perth City all bus services are FREE. This allows students to travel around the city and the inner areas at no cost.

International Students are eligible for bus concession passes offering greatly reduced prices.

For detailed information, please refer to the Transperth website: www.transperth.wa.gov.au/