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A genuine education agent should put your child’s interests first, not their own commission, and help you make sound decisions about study and visas in Australia. What a genuine education agent looks likeMany reputable Hong Kong–based counsellors hold qualifications such as QEAC (Qualified Education Agent Counsellor), and you can check their QEAC ID on the PIER/ICEF […]

Choosing a top university in Australia, the UK or New Zealand starts with rankings and reputation, but the real key is matching each university to your child’s interests, budget and long‑term plans. Why Australia, the UK and New Zealand?The UK has a long academic history and globally recognised universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. It

Raising non‑local quotas in Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS) schools will mainly increase choice for overseas students and slightly intensify competition at secondary level, but the impact on most private and international schools is likely to be indirect rather than immediate. What DSS schools are and what is changingDSS schools are government‑subsidised but independently run schools

Choosing between a Band 1 local secondary school and an international school in Hong Kong is really about which environment best fits your child’s learning style, language needs and future plans. What is a Band 1 local school?Band 1 secondary schools are high‑performing local schools that admit the strongest Primary 6 students and send a

Choosing between two good international schools comes down to which is the right school where your child can be happy, supported and challenged at an appropriate level. Start with your “why”Revisit why these two schools made your shortlist in the first place – was it the community feel, curriculum, language, track record, fees, or location. Remember

Assessments are taking place, results are being released and parents are starting to ask the question why did my child not pass the assessment. What schools look for: Early years and primary assessments are usually play based and focusing on whether a child is developmentally appropriate for their age. For example, a 2 year old

An international passport can help with Hong Kong international school admissions, but it is only one factor and not an automatic barrier if your child holds only a Hong Kong passport. Key question: HK passport and accessMany “land grant” international schools must reserve at least 70% of places for non-local students (typically defined as students holding a

If you have already studied in Australia, graduated, and now want to continue your studies, you may be wondering whether you can apply for – or stay on – a 485 Temporary Graduate visa while doing a second degree. The good news is that in many cases, you can study further (for example, a master’s

From 14 November 2025, Australia introduced a new visa priority system under Ministerial Direction 115 that changes how offshore student visa applications are queued and processed. Your processing speed now depends heavily on the education provider you choose and where they sit in the government’s priority tiers. These changes apply to offshore applicants (for example,

Thinking about relocating to Australia? The Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa is a great option, if you want to pursue a pathway to permanent residency via the skilled route. It is designed for applicants whose occupation is on an eligible skilled occupation list, such as the Regional Occupation List (ROL) or the Medium to