Please read through our comprehensive guide to student life at ASA Institute of Higher Education. ASA Institute of Higher Education are partners in your journey. Our vision and our mission have been developed for you. We are here to help you to achieve your goals.
ASA Institute of Higher Education will develop innovative, industry, and future-focused courses so that our graduates are ready to step into leadership roles in a challenging, technologically advanced, and disruptive business world. Our flexible and innovative approach to learning and development, which aligns with future directions and industry needs, will equip graduates with the professional knowledge and skills required to ensure they are the preferred choice of employers.
Studying in Sydney is a unique and exciting opportunity like none other. The city was recently voted the world’s most friendliest and most culturally diverse. With some of the nicest people on earth, Sydney also offers great weather, beautiful beaches, a constant calendar full of bustling events and has an incredibly convenient transport system. We can guarantee that studying in Sydney at The Australian School of Accounting will be one of the best experiences of your life! To find out more about whats happening in Sydney visit the Whats On, City of Sydney website.
We recommend to all international students that they consider living in student specific accommodation. Independent student accommodation providers offer a range of amenities, convenience and communities for international students. Student specific accommodation provides opportunities to make friends from all over!
Some of the top independant student accomodation providers in Sydney that are close to The Australian School of Accounting’s campus are:
Top Tips for finding student accommodation:
- Compare and contrast all student accommodation via the Student.com.au website to find the best fit for you!
- Use the map function for the easiest way to compare price and location! https://www.student.com/au/sydney
Sydney has such a convenient and easy to use transport system made up of buses, trams, trains, ferries and light-rails.
To use Sydney’s public transport you must have an Opal card. Click here to find out where you can get an Opal card, concession prices, and more.
We’re so lucky to have a wide student population! This also means that Sydney has a bustling event calendar, including student specific events.
If you’re looking for things to do or ways to meet people we suggest checking the below websites out!
- I Heart Uni for student specific events
- Sydney.com for general events
- Eventbrite for both Student and general events
- Whats On (Sydney) for both Student and general events and a weekly newsletter to keep you up to date
Needing to find a part time job for some money while you study? The below websites are widely used across Australia for casual and part-time work.
- Indeed Job Search
- Seek Job Search
- Student Job Board for casual and part-time jobs for international students in Sydney
- The Australian Government Job Search
Before applying for work check your Australian Student Visa rules to ensure you’re allowed to work and are clear on any rules before you start looking for a job.
If you have questions about your pay and conditions at work you can visit fairwork.gov.au for help.
Not sure what to pack, where to day trip or which restaurants, cafe’s and markets to visit? Head over to https://www.australia.com/en-in/places/sydney-and-surrounds/guide-to-sydney.html for all you need to know about Sydney before departing on your big adventure!
Welcome to ASA Institute of Higher Education
As a student at ASA, you can participate in a range of decision-making opportunities to assist and direct you and your fellow students through the course of studies. Further information can be obtained from your Course Coordinator, Academic Dean or Study Support Officer. If you are elected student representative on the Student Representative Committee (see ASA’s Governance Charter and section relating to the Student Representative Committee) you can play an active role in the direction and nature of ASA, from the students’ point of view over matters relating to your environment, administrative and academic matters Refer to the Student Handbook for further information. As an elected student member to the Academic Board, you can contribute to a range of items at ASA including course design and the quality of the teaching and learning environments. To ensure that the feedback to and fro is timely to all concerned.
A member of the Student Representative Committee attends ASA’s Academic Board’s meetings, enabling you to contribute to the quality of education and the learning environment offered by ASA and to assist in maintaining a culture consistent with ASA’s strategic objectives. Please refer to ASA’s Governance Charter which is available under Policies and Forms (tab) for further information.
As a student at ASA, you are encouraged to participate and be active in decision-making by providing feedback either through formal feedback mechanisms or through informal mechanisms whether it be the environment, administrative and academic matters. All staff is here to encourage you to take part in peer-assisted learning opportunities and to engage in a culture of learning amongst your colleagues at ASA. One opportunity for direct feedback and participation will be weekly ‘Help me to help you’ sessions hosted by the CEO / Principal, where you will have an opportunity to share your concerns and seek answers to any questions you have. Students will be advised of the details of these sessions during Orientation.