IDP EDUCATION AUSTRALIA International Development Program ? Education Australia: IDP is an independent, not-for-profit organization that represents more than 1,000 Australian institutions including universities, TAFE institutes, business and special studies colleges, English language colleges and primary and secondary schools. IDP is owned by 37 of Australia's universities. IDP has been helping international students for more than 30 years. It has more than 70 offices across 35 countries, each with trained counselors who speak the local language.

IDP counselors can guide you through the entire process of arranging your studies in Australia ? from selecting a course and institution to ensuring you arrive safely at your chosen destination. IDP Saudi Arabia was established in late 2001 in partnership with Attar Travel Company. In its first year of operations (2002) IDP Saudi Arabia managed to send 52 students to Australia. In the year 2003, we had already crossed the mark of 100 students as of April and we project at least 250 students for the whole year of 2003. Why Australia? Australia is a young, dynamic and innovative country. With a world-class education system that offers a variety of courses at very high standards, Australia is also an exciting place to study. There are 39 universities in Australia ranging in size from around 3,000 students to 60,000 students ? 37 of these are government run. Australian universities offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in traditional and modern subject areas such as innovative courses in I.T., Electronic Business and Science. Australian academics have won prestigious awards, including several Nobel Prizes, and are involved in groundbreaking research. Information and Services: Experienced IDP counselors can guide you and your parents through the entire process of arranging your studies in Australia ? from selecting a course and institution to ensuring you arrive safely at your chosen destination. IDP Counselors will help you with the following : Find a suitable university for your chosen course Assist you in applying to your chosen university Receive offer from the university on your behalf and guides you accordingly . Help you to process your tuition fee payment to the Australian university Process your Australian visa application.