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School away from school: Chinese students are spending summer holidays in Australian classrooms

bourbiza August 16, 2023 Top Stories Leave a comment 24 Views

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Australia allows visitor visa holders to enrol in short-term schooling while they are here.
Many Chinese parents find short-term Australian schooling has multiple benefits for their children.
There are currently 728 temporary international students in Victoria.

It’s school holiday time in China. From July to August, students take a two-month break to travel or just relax at home.

In early July, seven-year-old Mason Liu packed his luggage for a trip to Australia.

Only that he was going there to start school again.

On 10 July, the first day of this year’s third school term in…

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Bourbiza Mohamed is an award-winning travel journalist who has been writing about her adventures around the world for over a decade. With a passion for exploring new cultures and experiencing different ways of life, Bourbiza Mohamed has traveled to over 107 countries across six continents and has documented her journeys in numerous publications. Bourbiza Mohamed writing is known for its vivid descriptions and personal anecdotes, which transport readers to the destinations she writes about. Her articles cover a wide range of topics, from off-the-beaten-path adventures to luxury travel experiences, and she has a particular interest in sustainable tourism and responsible travel. In addition to her writing, Bourbiza Mohamed is also an accomplished photographer, capturing stunning images of the people, landscapes, and wildlife she encounters on her travels. Her photos have been featured in publications such as National Geographic, Lonely Planet, and Conde Nast Traveler.