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Pre-Departure Information for Tasmanian Government School Students
This guide has been written to prepare Tasmanian Government School Students for their arrival in Tasmania and life as a student overseas.
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The Island Life
Tasmania is Australia’s heart-shaped island state. Located 240km to the south-east of the Australian continent, Tasmania (or Tassie, as it is affectionately known) is home to a population of approximately 510,000 people.
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Accommodation
There is a range of safe, comfortable, and convenient accommodation options available in Tasmania. School students benefit from living with a local Tasmanian family as part of GETI’s government-run homestay program, and TasTAFE students have the option of a homestay, or independent living arrangements including student residences and private rental.
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Cost of Living
Living expenses in Tasmanian cities are very affordable, and our tuition fees are among the most competitive in Australia. As a student in Tasmania, you will pay less for accommodation, transport, and general expenses.
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Getting Here
Separated from the Australian mainland by a stretch of water known as the Bass Strait, Tasmania is accessible by air or sea.