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Welcome to Cairns
Cairns has a population of over 130,000 residents and is an international tourist destination offering a rich cultural and cosmopolitan lifestyle usually only available in capital cities.
Located within the tropics and on the north-eastern seaboard of Australia, the city is surrounded by picturesque hills and the World Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef and tropical rainforests. Many attractions are within a 1-hour drive of the city.
Cairns is a multicultural city with well-established Asian, European, South American and indigenous communities who all add to the cultural diversity of the region.
Cairns is said to be one of the safest tropical destinations in the world, and is a wonderful environment for study. It is a fast-growing, but small and friendly city.
There are excellent sporting facilities catering for every interest, including golf courses, indoor sports stadiums, gymnasiums, football fields, tennis courts, basketball and netball courts, ten-pin bowling, swimming pools and cricket. Shopping, restaurants, clubs and other entertainment facilities are all world class.
Students can experience the unique attractions of this amazing region on their own or as group, visiting tropical rainforest, savannah lands and beautiful beaches. Activities include swimming, snorkelling and diving on the Great Barrier Reef, white water rafting, canoeing, bungy jumping, horse riding, and many other outdoor activities.
Range of Programs
Government accredited, internationally recognised courses from 6 month certificates to 2 year Diplomas in:
- General English
- English for Academic Purposes
- Travel & Tourism
- Hospitality Management
- Commercial Cookery
- Retail Baking
- Outdoor Recreation
- Beauty Services
- Information Technology
- Massage
- Business Studies
- Conservation & Land Management
- Horticulture
- Aquaculture
Entry requirements
English language: IELTS 5.5 with no individual score less than 5.0, or equivalent
Academic: Certificate II or III - 10 years of schooling (or equivalent) with passes in Englilsh and Mathematics.
Certificate IV or Diploma: 12 years of schooling (or equivalent) with passes in English Mathematics.
Or mature age entry with work experience in a related field.
Accommodation
TNQ TAFE is able to arrange homestay accommodation to suit the needs of individual students. Share accommodation can also be arranged, and is often within walking distance of the Cairns campus.
Students will find that the cost of living in Cairns is generally much less than living in a capital city.
Facilities
Facilities at Tropical North QLD TAFE include:
* 3 commercial kitchens and a bakery
* library with over 43,000 items for loan - books, videos, DVDs, CDs, magazines, etc
* free Internet and email access, six days per week (approx 60 language translators)
* 11 computer rooms (12-15 computers in each room)
* student operated restaurant; coffee shop; beauty, hairdressing and massage clinics
* canteen
* bookshop
* basketball court
* bicycle racks and car parking
Student Support.
A range of support services are provided (free of charge), including:
Tutorials (no fees) are available for international students who need assistance in preparing for examinations, researching assignments, basic computer skills, reading and spelling strategies, time management and organisational skills, as well as study skills.
Assistance with all enrolment procedures
Problems with teachers and classmates
Counselling (personal or career) by qualified Student Counsellors
Advice and assistance in settling into life in Cairns, opening bank accounts, etc
Homestay or share accommodation and airport pick-up - fees apply.
Location
Cairns has an international airport, with direct flights provided by Cathay Pacific, British Airways, JAL, Continental, Air New Zealand, Virgin Atlantic, Jetstar and QANTAS.
The Cairns campus of TNQ TAFE is accessible by public transport (bus), with the bus stopping right outside the campus. From the centre of the city to the campus will take 15-20 minutes by bus.
Most international students buy or hire bicycles, and a number of bicycle racks are provided in various areas of the campus. By bicycle from the centre of the city will take approximately 10 minutes. As Cairns is a small city and very flat, it is easy to move around the city by bicycle.
Cairns - tourism destination
Cairns is said to be one of the safest tropical destinations in the world, and is a wonderful environment for study. It is a fast-growing, yet small and friendly city with tourists arriving every day from all over Australia, and from all over the world.
The tourism and hospitality industries provide a range of facilities and activities to meet the needs of tourists. International students find little difficulty finding part-time work within these industries, and a variety of positions are usually available. Employers rely on international students to help fill job vacancies - and being able to speak other languages is a definite advantage.
