On their first morning at P.I.C.E all students attend an Orientation Program, which provides them with information and advice about the College, living in Perth, visa requirements,  travel concessions, opening a bank account and medical insurance.  Students have an opportunity to meet each other and key P.IC.E. staff  and are taken on a tour of the college and surrounding areas.

On your first morning at school, you will be given a test to help us decide the best class for you. The test includes a grammar test, writing test and an interview which evaluates your speaking and listening skills.  

 

8.45 - 9.00	Introduction and administrative details. Please bring your passport and two passport-size photographs.
9.00 - 11.15	Grammar test, writing test and interview
11.15 - 12.00	Local Area Tour and school orientation
12.00 - 12.50	LUNCH
12.50 - 13.15	Results of test and class placement
13.15 - 14.20	Your first class!
14.20 - 14.30	Break time for full-time students.
14.30 - 15.15	Final class of the day
15.15 - 17.00	Access to self-study materials and computers

Download P.I.C.E. Pre-Arrival Information

 

A dedicated Student Services Co-ordinator is available at P.I.C.E to book accommodation for students, assist them with their enquiries and advise them on all aspects of accommodation in Perth.  

HOMESTAY 

P.I.C.E. believes homestay accommodation can be of great benefit to English Language students, as they are able to experience authentic English in a family environment.  Even if students would prefer to live in a private shared house, we recommend students start in homestay accommodation for the first four weeks, while they look for suitable shared accommodation. 

All P.I.C.E homestays are carefully chosen to ensure students receive a high standard of accommodation and a warm, friendly welcome to Western Australia. 

Homestay students have their own room with a bed, desk and wardrobe space.  Students in homestay receive breakfast and dinner during the week (half board) and breakfast, lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday and public holidays. 

Most P.I.C.E homestays are within 45 minutes travelling time from the school by bus and/or train.  Perth has an easy-to-use and inexpensive public transport system.  The P.I.C.E student card entitles students who study for six weeks or more to buy a student ticket for Perth’s transport system. which gives a 45% discount on adult fares.  Students are responsible for their own travel costs between their homestay and P.I.C.E. 

HOSTEL

Some students prefer to stay in a hostel.  P.I.C.E can book students into a local hostel only 15 minutes walk from the college.  This option is for the more independent students who wants to enjoy city living at an affordable price.  You will have your own room and shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.  For more information about facilities and prices have a look at the Townsend Lodge  website.

RENTAL PROPERTIES 

Some students who are going to be in Australia for a number of years studying may prefer to rent a house with other students or friends.  Properties are advertised on the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia website and in the local papers. You may need to pay four weeks rent up front as well as a bond of a month’s rent and the cost of getting the gas, electricity and telephone connected.

The P.I.C.E. Student Services team organises its own activities. Every Friday afternoon there is a different activity. This can be anything from beach volleyball to horseriding, or a museum visit to Bike riding in Kings Park. The activities programme is varied and suits every student budget. All the activities are accompanied by a teacher or member of staff. 

There are also plenty of weekend excursions to join. P.I.C.E. works together with a local tour company which specialises in student getaways in Western Australia. Amongst the popular ones are Monkey Mia, South West Trip or Pinnacles at Sunset. Bookings and payments can be made at P.I.C.E. and a new programme is available at reception every month.

The Demi Pair programme is designed for students who want to work for and live with an Australian family while they follow full time language studies at P.I.C.E. The programme is only open to female applicants over the age of eighteen who have at least an elementary knowledge of English.  She must be a holder of a working holiday visa or a student visa.

Students work 3 hours per day, 5 days a week.  Students can agree to work extra hours for which an allowance will be paid.  In exchange students receive their own room and full board (3 meals per day).

Download Demipair PDF and Application Form for more information.

Jobsure 

Study, work and play in Western Australia 

What does Jobsure offer?

• An intensive English course at Perth International College of English.

• One guaranteed offer of work.

Examples of Jobsure work: fruit picking, office and clerical work, dishwashing, barista, construction, housekeeping, hospitality, cleaning, factory work, horticulture, call centre, telephone sales, kitchen hands, farm work, bar work etc.

• Orientation kit with information on opening bank accounts and obtaining a tax file number.

How much does Jobsure cost?

• The Jobsure placement fee is AU$495.

How to apply for Jobsure?

• Ask your agent abroad about the Jobsure program.

• Your agent will assess your English level and advise if you can be accepted for Jobsure.

• A minimum intermediate level of English and at least four weeks study is required.

• Complete the PICE application form as well as the Jobsure application form, making sure you understand all the terms and conditions.

• Pay all fees to your agent and arrange your Working Holiday Visa.

• Come to Perth and start your English course – Jobsure will do the rest. 

Jobsure Application Form

To study in Australia you must have a valid visa.  International students are required to satisfy all conditions of their Australian visa regulations. Students may study on several types of visa which have differing regulations.

The main types of visa for international students:

Student Visa 

• Visas are issued for the period of the course plus one month.  

• International students are not permitted to study part-time. 

• Perth International College of English is required to report to Department of Immigration and Citizenship any student in breach of visa requirements such as unsatisfactory attendance and academic progress.  Students must attend 80% of classes. 

• Students must be covered by Overseas Student Health Cover for the period they are studying in Australia 

• Students may work 20 hours per week.

For those who are under 18 years of age on student visa, special conditions apply

• Students must reside with Perth International College of English homestay unless they have a parent, custodian or relative who has been nominated by their parents. 

• Students must abide by the rules and regulations put in place for their welfare and support. 

Students may also study on:

• Working Holiday Visa
• Tourist Visa
• Dependent Spouse Visa 

 

 

Visa regulations differ for each country. For further information we recommend you check the immigration website: www.immi.gov.au or speak to your agent.

  

P.I.C.E. knows that arriving in a foreign country can be a daunting prospect for some students. In order to make this arrival as stress-free as possible, P.I.C.E. can provide an airport pick up.

Students are met in the Arrivals Hall of the airport by Peter Drake from Leisure Tour & Charter (Peter will have a P.I.C.E. sign with the student's name on it). Students are then taken directly to their homestay family. Peter has a vast knowledge of Perth and Western Australia and always provides the friendliest of W.A. welcomes.
Alternatively you can take a taxi from the airport.

Welfare

The welfare of students is important to us.  Our friendly staff are available to offer students assistance and advice regarding: academic progress, pathways to schools, colleges, university and study skills.