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Studying in Australia with an age limit is not always a concern for many young people. Basically, once you are over 6 years old, you can completely study in Australia at the primary level. Currently, there are no regulations on the age when considering an Australian student visa by the Consulate as well as the reasonable age to study abroad. However, once you decide to study abroad, you need to pay attention to the following two factors:

• Choose the right program for your age

• Make a clear, specific study plan

However, you should also note that the rate of obtaining a visa at different ages will vary greatly. Typically, a student who has just graduated from high school in Vietnam and wants to pursue his favorite major in Australia will be easier to apply for a visa in this case than those who have already worked and want to continue studying abroad.

For those of you who have worked or have a gap year but still want to study in Australia, you need to make a specific study plan and explain the reason for the interruption in learning clearly.

2.1. Early age to study in Australia: Under 18 years old

Depending on the conditions of each family, parents choose to let their children study abroad from 15 to 18 years old, falling into high school with the desire for their children to develop in an international educational environment. Most high school programs in Australia do not require an IELTS certificate, you can take English classes before entering the main course. Tuition fees will range from 200 to 300 million VND/year in public schools.

Advantages of studying abroad at this age:

• Familiarize yourself with the new learning method: Instead of adopting the memorization method, you will be encouraged to reason and be creative in everything. In addition to book knowledge, teachers always focus on practicing soft skills as well as helping each student promote their potential strengths.

• Improve foreign language and communication skills: You will easily learn native communication, style, and intonation. Studying abroad early also helps you get up to date with the teaching methods in academic and research programs.

• Career orientation early: Most schools have a team of teachers and counseling departments to help you orient your studies and careers under your strengths and interests. Maintaining good academic capacity and making an effort to participate in extracurricular activities will give you many opportunities to study at Top Universities in Australia

For students under the age of 18, the nomination of a legal guardian is a mandatory condition for your visa to be approved. However, this is no longer difficult when IDP owns a network of partners associated with experienced carers and guardians in Australia. All IDP partner guardians are subjected to strict background checks under Australian law.

See more: Essential support services for international students

2.2. Age to study in Australia: From 19 - 24 years old

If you are under 18 years old and quite young, you can study in Australia between 19 - 24 years old. At this age, you are more likely to learn and mature on your own than you did in high school, thereby becoming self-aware and focusing on learning actively.

The advantage of studying in Australia at 19 - 24 years old is that you will save 1 year compared to studying at a university in Vietnam because most Australian bachelor's programs can be completed within 3 years. The tuition fee will range from 270 - 800 million VND/year

Advantages of studying abroad at this age:

• Easy integration into the environment: You will have the opportunity to learn from other students, expand your relationships, and develop skills such as communication, teamwork, time management, and learning management.

• Opportunity to work part-time right during study: At this age, you can study in Australia while studying and working legally, supported and protected by the government under labor laws. International students can work up to 48 hours a week for a salary of about AUD 21.38 per hour.

• You can choose majors that are attracting human resources in Australia including engineering, health - medical, information technology, education - and social work to become more prominent in the labor market, improve the opportunity to stay and work after graduation.

2.3. Age to study in Australia: From 25 - 39

At this age, there are still many students who choose to study in Australia in Postgraduate programs (Master's, Doctorate). An advantage when choosing to study abroad at this age is that you have a lot of life and work experience, and have made goals and development plans for your work and future. This will make it easier for you to present your application to study in Australia as well as be more confident during the interview.

However, when you reach this age, you need to focus on managing your time and relationships well. You also need to absorb new trends in the job market to make it easier to work as a team and be more productive.

2.4. Age to study in Australia over 40 years old

There is no age limit to studying abroad in Australia, so you can still go if you want and can afford it. International students who study abroad at this age will usually study for a PhD, to study and study in a certain field.

If you are looking for the opportunity to settle after graduation, you can choose to study in a shortage of people or study abroad in the Regional region of Australia - where the government has always favored immigration.

Understanding the pros and cons of each age group when studying in Australia will help you choose the right time to prepare for studying abroad.

Plan to Study in Australia with IDP

When planning to study in Australia with IDP, you will be able to Study Abroad Advice in Australia and choose the school that suits your aspirations. IDP also provides guidance on applying for admission and practice Australia Student Visa interviews with a success rate of up to 95%

You can also participate in Study Abroad Days or IDP Events throughout the year to meet directly with representatives of the university and consider scholarships to study in Australia up to 100%.

You can also proactively learn about the school by experiencing IDP Live apponly available at IDP with the Fastlane feature, which supports finding the right course, and quickly knowing the results of admission documents with the time shortened by 2-3 times.

Contact IDP to start your study abroad consultation in Australia today!