Student Services
- Overview
- Orientation
- Bus Transfers
- Homestay
- Apartments
- Graduation Ceremonies
- Counselling
- Activities
- Airport Pick Up
Overview
Imagine Education Australia offers a range of student services to provide our students with the resources they need to gain the most from their experience with us. Our friendly and professional staff are always on hand to help you with any issues that may arise during your stay with us. Imagine Education’s range of services include:
- Orientation
- School bus transfers
- Airport pick up
- Homestay Services
- Apartments
- Graduation Ceremony
- Counselling Services
- Student Activities
To enquire about any of these services and more, come and see our helpful staff. You will find the Student Services office located downstairs at our main campus on Benowa Road, Southport.
Orientation
On your first day at Imagine Education, our friendly staff will help you settle into life at Imagine.
ELICOS orientation is at 8:45am every Monday.
VET orientation is at 8:45am on the Friday of the week before your start date.
It is very important to be at the college for your orientation so you can be allocated to a class. Our orientation staff will take you through the orientation process. If you are an ELICOS student, this includes a placement test on your first day.
Sample Orientation day timetable
| 8.45am | Upon arrival you will be greeted by Imagine staff at the reception area and asked to fill in some standard forms and produce your passport. You will receive a copy of Imagine Education’s Student Handbook as well as an Imagine Education notebook and materials for your first day. Our administration officer will also take your photo in order to create your Imagine Education student ID card (you will receive this later in the week). |
| 9.00am | One of our friendly Student Services staff will take you through our Orientation Presentation.. You will learn all about Imagine Education Australia, information about living on the Gold Coast and what is expected of you while you study here. |
| 10:00am | Take a guided tour of the school and meet the Imagine staff who will always be ready to assist you any way they can. |
| 10:15am to 11:00am ELICOS students only |
Sit our English placement test. A two part test: multiple choice and writing to ensure we place you in the most English class that is the most suitable level for you. |
| 11:00am | Board the Imagine school bus for a tour of our Hair Salon, Hospitality Centre and view all the Imagine School Bus stops. |
| 12.20pm | Bus drops students to Southport Central Campus, where ELICOS students meet the Director of Studies, choose their preferred elective subjects and are given their class timetable. |
| 12.30pm | Bus returns to Imagine Main Campus. |
School Bus Transfers
Imagine Education operates a FREE school bus for students to and from our Main Campus. Our friendly bus driver Ken picks up and drops off students from Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise and Southport before and after school everyday. Our school bus is also used for our weekly student activities making it easy for students to get around the Gold Coast.
Homestay Services
Imagine Education selects quality homestay families for those students wishing to immerse themselves in English and the Australian way of life. Our Homestay Coordinator works together with host families to ensure our students receive the best care possible. Imagine Education’s full time Homestay coordinator will match you with your ideal Homestay family and provide you with information before you leave home.
If there is an emergency regarding Homestay services, please ring Nicky Bolt on +614 22 832 850 (0422 832 850)
If you are interested in applying to become a Homestay family for Imagine Education, please complete the homestay agreement form and host family profile form on the link below and return it to Imagine Education at your convenience.
Please also download a copy of the Accommodation Rules and Regulations for Minors as a guide to appropriate behavioural expectations from Imagine Education.
Blue Card application forms may also be downloaded from the links below if required.
Forms
To apply to live with a homestay family, students click here.
Click here for the Accommodation Rules and Regulations for Minors
Would you like to become a homestay family?
Click here for the Homestay Agreement
Click here for the Welcome Homestay letter
Click here for Blue Card “Carrying on a regulated business” form
Click here for Blue Card “Volunteer” form
Click here for the Homestay Booklet (An A-Z of relevant information for homestay families)
Click here for the Homestay Family profile form
Apartments
Imagine Education has formed agreements with a number of reputable apartment complexes on the Gold Coast which can offer both short term and long term accommodation to Imagine Education Students. Please contact the apartments below for a full quote on accommodation.
Grosvenor Beachfront Apartments
Grosvenor Beachfront Apartments have 1 and 2 bedroom fully self contained apartments. We are located in the heart of Surfers Paradise across the road from the beach and within a short stroll to shops and restaurants. Our facilities include a heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, full size tennis court and BBQ area for entertaining. Reception can book Tours and Transfers to almost all destinations.
Paradise Isles
Paradise Isles is a Mediterranean style low rise building, with tropical gardens. Each unit is a one bedroom, self contained apartment with full kitchen and laundry facilities. We have a heated solar pool and spa pool attached. A barbeque area is situated by the pool. Paradise Isles is situated on Chevron Island, just minutes walk to villages and cafes and shops and an easy stroll to central Surfers Paradise Beach and Shopping.
Graduation Ceremonies
Each Friday, Imagine Education holds a graduation ceremony for all our departing students. The graduation ceremony is a time for students to get together and say goodbye to their new found friends from around the world. Each student is presented with an Imagine Education certificate and given a warm goodbye speech by their teachers. The students are then encouraged to practice their English by giving a farewell speech to their teachers and friends.
Counselling Service
Imagine Education provides student counselling services to all our students. Annie Richmond our qualified student counsellor visits the school and students can make appointments to receive career or personal counselling sessions.
Student Activities
At Imagine Education, excursions form an important part of your course. We offer an exciting range of activities each Friday afternoon, most of which are free to students!
Weekly activities - General English and IELTS
Each week, students participate in activities that are designed to help students practice their English in a social setting.
Every Friday students have three options for activities: sport, grammar club or job club. A wide range of sports are arranged each week and students always have fun strutting their stuff on the field and proving their athletic ability!
Grammar Club gives those students that want to focus on their English improvement the opportunity to work with a teacher on any problems they may be having. Whether it be spelling, sentence construction or simply improving their vocabulary, the teacher will help students with whatever they need.
Imagine Education understands that some students may want to work part-time while they study. To assist students in finding work Imagine Education offers Job Club every Friday. This club offers the students a designated staff member to help them with all aspects of applying for part time work. Whether it be writing resumes and cover letters or searching for jobs in the newspaper or online, we are here to assist students any way we can.
Excursions
Every 5 and 10 weeks, Imagine Education takes students on an all-day excursion to various exotic locations in and around the Gold Coast. These excursions are for all General English and IELTS classes. These excursions are designed to show Imagine Education students more of Australia’s beautiful scenery and wildlife. There is usually a small cost involved for students wanting to attend these excursions.
Some of the exotic locations we visit include: Byron Bay, Mount Tambourine and the Brisbane Art Gallery and Museum.
Festivals
Every two months, Imagine Education holds a the "Imagine Festival" for staff and students. The festivals are a great way for students and staff to get to know each other socially out of class. Imagine Education provides competitions and prizes as well as food, FREE for all Imagine Education students.
Weekly activities - Young Learners and High School Preparation
Every Wednesday afternoon is activity time for our Young Learners and High School students! Students can participate in a variety of activities such as sport, excursions and trips to the beach.
Pick Up Transfers
Imagine Education offers our students an airport pick up upon arrival in Australia. Whether you arrive at Brisbane or Coolangatta, an Imagine Education representative will be on had to transfer you to your accommodation making your transition into Australia that little bit smoother.