Services for Students

The Environment

Parsifal College campus is located at Steiner House 307 Sussex Street Sydney. This is within the Central Business District of the city. Steiner House is in close proximity to all the facilities you would come to expect of a vibrant city like Sydney. We are within five minutes of the Darling Harbour Complex which has excellent harbour side facilities. Included in this are wonderful gardens, numerous restaurants and bars and a numerous entertainment options. Parsifal College is also close to China Town which has great eateries and good shopping facilities. The city center is an easy walk away. Sydney city is home to excellent art galleries and museums as well as a variety of beautiful parks and gardens.
The College has rooms for painting, sculpture and tutorials. There is an extensive library, kitchen and dining area. See www.parsifalcollege.edu.au/gallery for images.

Accommodation and Transport

             Accommodation can be an issue close to the city center but is more reasonably priced in the suburbs.  Often students coming to Sydney to study with Parsifal College cooperate in share accommodation arrangements.
              Public  transport to Parsifal College is excellent. The closest railway station is Town Hall. The college is just a few minutes from this station. Numerous private and public buses service the city center usually ending up at Queen Victoria Building five minutes from the Parsifal College.

For more information see: www.cityrail.nsw.gov.au

Full time students are eligible for a travel concession on public transport.

Student Assistance

Students who require pick-up from the airport or assistance with finding accommodation are asked to contact Parsifal College at least four weeks before arrival. Parsifal College can offer assistance in obtaining information about accommodation, travel and the needs of everyday life.

Student Welfare and Support Services

Once the course has begun, tutors and the Course Coordinator monitor the progress and performance of each student. The Course Co-ordinator is available to provide information to  students, assist them to adjust to their new circumstances and college life. Students are able to discuss with the Course Co-ordinator any problem that may be affecting their ability to study. The Course Co-ordinator will also provide referral for proper advice regarding problems/issues that may arise including legal and financial advice including advice on the management of finances. The Administrator is also available for this information as required.
The Course Co-ordinator is able to provide access to an independent and inexpensive dispute resolution process. External dispute resolution services are provided by Graeme Harvey phone: 61 2 9402 7327 or by a nominee of the student if the student so wishes. The Course Co-ordinator is available on campus at Administration or by telephone 61 2 9680 9533 or by email.

Students whose first language is not English are particularly encouraged to ask tutors for clarification of issues they do not understand immediately after each session. Parsifal College will ensure that all staff involved with students are suitably qualified and also sensitive to the culture of the students. Review of students' progress and mutual consultation about the situation of students of the courses are an integral part of all tutors' meetings.

Attendance and Expectations

 Parsifal College expects students to make study a high priority and, therefore, if you are permitted by the government to be employed, then you must not let your employment interfere with your studies.

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