From planning to arrival
Get ready for Australia.
Build your practical checklist, then picture the cities and neighbourhoods you could explore while studying with CAC.
Pictured: Flinders Street Station, Melbourne. Destination photography, not a CAC campus.Something to look forward to
See where study can take you.
CAC has study locations in Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania. These are genuine photos of the cities and neighbourhoods around them.
Your departure plan
Prepare in four manageable steps.
Use the current government guidance for travel and entry rules, and contact CAC for college specific arrival details.
Check your documents
Keep your passport, visa grant, Confirmation of Enrolment and CAC contact details accessible. Check your current visa conditions with VEVO.
Plan your arrival
Confirm your travel date, transport from the airport and first accommodation. Check the location and start details CAC has given you.
Pack with the rules in mind
Check biosecurity rules for food, plant and animal products. If unsure, declare the item. Check medicine guidance before travelling.
Know what happens at the border
Check current duty-free rules and incoming passenger card guidance before you fly.
Before you fly
Practise your English before you arrive.
Pre-Departure English is CAC's online English kit for international students who are still overseas and want to improve their English before they come to Australia. Work through it at your own pace.
- 10 short lessons, from arriving at the airport to part-time work and everyday conversations.
- Australian accents, idioms and everyday expressions.
- Quizzes and grammar practice.
First days in Australia
Arrive ready to settle in.
Make a short first-week plan so you can focus on your course and enjoy discovering your new city.
- Save your accommodation address and emergency contact numbers.
- Check your campus address and orientation instructions.
- Set up a way to contact family and access money.
- Allow time to learn local transport and find everyday essentials.
See you soon
Need help with your college arrival?
Ask CAC admissions about your campus, orientation or enrolment documents.