Prospectus 2009 - Le Cordon Bleu

2009 Prospectus Le Cordon Bleu Australia Pty Ltd • CRICOS Provider SA: 01818E NSW: 02380M 27LIVING & STUDYINGIN ADELAIDECLIMATEAdelaide enjoys a Mediterranean climate, with warm, drysummers and cool, wet winters. The temperature rangesfrom 25ºC to 35ºC in summer, and 10ºC to 15ºC in winter.ACCOMMODATIONThe bachelor and master degree programs are nonresidential.Le Cordon Bleu in Adelaide has a serviceagreement with Student Living Australia (SLA) in Adelaidewhich is the leading provider of quality accommodationservices for international students. SLA providesaccommodation services to all of the major institutionsin South Australia and has a “five star” reputationin this business sector.The SLA website is: www.studentliving.com.auTel: +61 8 8232 0022HomestayHomestay provides students with the opportunity to livewith an Australian family. As members of the host family,students are introduced to Australian culture and have thebest opportunity to use English in everyday situations andto develop language skills more quickly. Most host familiesare located within 20 minutes travelling time to the city andcollege by public transport. Accommodation is approximately$AUD220 per week for full board (furnished room with2–3 meals per day).Homestay facilities include:• Bedroom with wardrobe, desk and bed• Negotiated use of kitchen facilities• Shared use of bathroom, laundry• Negotiated use of telecommunicationsYou can also find a host family via Homestay Website.Simply visit: www.homestayweb.com for more Homestay options.Other Private Rental or Hostel Accommodation OptionsIndependent/ Private Rental PropertiesOther options include house or unit/flat rentals, or hostels.Costs vary considerably depending on size, quality andlocation around Adelaide. Renting normally requires youto sign a contract for 6 or 12 months and you will usuallybe required to pay one month’s rent in advance as well aspay a refundable deposit (bond).One of the common places to find properties for rent iswww.realestate.com.au. However it may be quite difficult tosecure an independent rental property prior to arriving inAdelaide. Most people who rent flats or rooms look on campusnotice boards or in newspapers after they arrive in Adelaide.Most international students like to live in or near the Citycentre – free city transport, central food market, Chinatown,cinemas, shopping malls, etc. The City Centre is only 30minutes by bus from the Regency Campus for Bachelorof Business students.Le Cordon Bleu’s English Language, Foundation, Stage3 and 5 Bachelor of Business students, and Mastersstudents will study in the City Centre at either the Universityof Adelaide or the University of South Australia’s CityWest campuses.AIRPORT PICKUP SERVICELe Cordon Bleu has a airport pick-up partner – theHUGHES/CITI-CAR Group,http://www.hugheslimousines.com.au/which is the largest chauffeured limousine companyin South Australia which specialises in VIP’s andGovernment officials.Le Cordon Bleu can arrange for a driver to meet youat Adelaide Airport and take you to your accommodation.Adelaide Airport is a combined international and domesticterminal, located 6 kilometres west of Adelaide City.