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Every year, people from all over the world make the choice to study, live and work in Australia. Every student, existing or potential, has different goals:
- To improve their skills for professional reasons and enhance their career
- To gain an English language certification/accreditation
- To gain a diploma/degree/certificate to apply for a work visa
- To extend their stay in Australia for personal reasons
There are many support services out there to assist students and travellers including Education Agencies who offer personalised counselling (like Go Study), online services, migration agents and even international support departments inside schools. Most students rely on Education Agents or migration agents to help determine the best way to meet their goals.
But how to choose the right expertise? When is it best to approach an experienced educational agency like Go Study Australia or consult with a Migration Agent? What information can they provide you with?
It important to highlight that Go Study works with reputable and trusted migration agents to provide you the best of both worlds – high-quality education advice, and personalised migration advice.
We work with migration agents to run regular information sessions on visa changes and migration options and we can refer you to a trusted migration agent if you have specific questions.
Comparison GSA vs Migration Agent
We compare below the services offered by Go Study Australia with that of Migration Agents:
Go Study Australia
Specialised in education and knowledge of hundreds of colleges and courses.
Migration Agent
Specialised in visa legislation.
Go Study Australia
Wide range of courses to choose from, based on personal goals and requirements. Assistance in mapping courses to meet your desired outcomes.
Migration Agent
Often none, but some may provide this service as secondary support from a limited number of college options.
Go Study Australia
Exclusive fees and agreements with over 250 of the best education providers across Australia.
Migration Agent
Often not offered, but some agents will have agreements with a limited number of education providers often picked locally
Go Study Australia
FREE
Migration Agent
Fees apply as their advice involves many legal complexities. Fees often range from $150 for a 1 hour advice session to several thousand dollars to handle ‘your case’
Go Study Australia
Specialised in administration support for student visa processes (only) including meeting GTE requirements, statement of purpose, application submission.
Migration Agent
Can assist with any Australian visa.
Go Study Australia
Weekly job help support sessions in Spanish, Italian, French. Weekly job listing newsletters, specialist workshops and skills training opportunities.
Migration Agent
None.
Go Study Australia
Regular social activities to help you make lifelong friends and improve your community connections.
Migration Agent
None.
In short, you need to ask yourself only 1 question: are you applying for a Student visa or not?
If you are applying for a Student Visa, Go Study Australia will provide the expertise you need and want! We will review a range of colleges and course options to help you meet your goals, and assist you with enrolment into the college.
Go Study offers free services and education consulting, but most migration agents will charge you for their visa advice.
If you need visa legislation support, Go Study Australia will refer you to trustworthy Migration Agents who specialise in the complex world of the visas.
Make a wise choice and contact Go Study Australia today to get expert advice at no extra cost!
