SAE Institute Byron Bay

Student Services

SAE Institute provides students with a vast array of information and a complete range of student services that are available while studying in Australia. These include:

Library

SAE campuses are each equipped with a specialised physical collection of key texts, private study and research areas, web-based networked electronic resources, including subscribed online academic-data bases, a web catalogue, and inter-library loans between campuses where necessary. SAE employs a senior qualified librarian to oversee our library services across Australia and a library paraprofessional at each campus.

Study Skills Support

SAE offers a range of study skills support literature and workshops for staff and students in each campus, including specific learning assistance materials to assist student preparation for various assignment types. Students can also seek advice and support from the Program Co-ordinator and the Student Support and Liaison Officer on each campus.

Technical and Studio Support

Studio and Technical Supervisors are available at all times the college is open to assist students in studio practice.

IT Support

Each campus has a dedicated IT Support Officer who is available to students.

Student Accommodation

On and off campus accommodation is available and provided by SAE only at the Byron Bay Campus. Student Accommodation assistance and referral services exist for all other SAE Campuses.

Social Activities

SAE actively supports an active student social club - the social club on each campus arranges regular student showcases, BBQs, and other events.

Student Support and Liaison Officer

SAE provides students a point of reference for all support services including academic and career advice, counselling, student learning assistance and the handling of grievances and complaints. The Student Support and Liaison Officer provides:

  • Basic counselling. In situations where ongoing counselling is required a referral to a community agency will be made.
  • Information and advice to assist international students with pre-departure and arrival information, orientation, work rights, liaison with visa issues, and preparation for return once the period of study is completed.
  • Access to learning skills resources to assist students in developing skills to become successful in academic study.
  • Provide basic support with assignment writing and academic language development.
  • Provide information and advice to help students looking for accommodation, as well as students experiencing difficulties with their current housing.
  • Provide basic career guidance, information and advice to help students plan for the future.
  • Provide other welfare related services and advice and be able to refer students to appropriate external services where required.

Accessing Education Services for Dependants

Dependant students from other nations study with Australian students in a safe and friendly environment. Each student's welfare and academic progress is our greatest concern. Our schools provide a positive learning experience where the following programs are available through NSW public schools:

The International Students Program available to student visa (subclass 571P) holders. Find out more information.

The Temporary Residents Program is available to visitor visa and other (non-student visa) temporary resident visa holders.