# True Blue Studies (TBS) — Full Reference

> 100% free Australian education agency based in Perth, WA. Helping international students and backpackers stay in Australia through student visas since 2021.

## Overview

True Blue Studies (TBS) is a Perth-based education agency that provides completely free services to international students wishing to study in Australia. The agency is paid directly by education providers (schools and colleges), meaning clients never pay a cent.

Founded by former backpackers and Working Holiday Visa (WHV) holders, TBS specialises in helping people who want to extend their stay in Australia through a student visa (subclass 500). The team understands the challenges of moving to a new country because they've lived it themselves.

## Mission & Philosophy

TBS operates with a "WITH you" philosophy — they don't just process paperwork, they guide clients through every step of the journey. From the initial consultation to visa lodgement and beyond, every client is assigned a dedicated team of at least 3 people. TBS does not disappear after the visa is lodged.

## Services

All services are 100% free for students:

### 1. Student Visa Advice
- Personalised guidance on student visa subclass 500
- Assessment of eligibility and best pathways
- Support for complicated cases (visa refusals, complex histories)
- 98% visa granted rate

### 2. Course Selection
- Access to 75+ partner education providers across Australia
- Help choosing the right course based on career goals, budget, and visa requirements
- Enrolment assistance and documentation

### 3. Immigration Support
- Partnership with Greenwings Migration (awarded Best Migration Agency in Western Australia 2023)
- Registered migration agents handle visa lodgement
- GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant) statement preparation
- Document collection and verification

### 4. Community & Integration
- Monthly community events: volleyball, padel, chess nights, BBQs
- Help building a social network in Australia
- Ongoing support after visa approval

## Key Statistics

- **2,000+** clients helped since April 2021
- **98%** visa granted rate
- **75+** partner education providers
- **272** Google reviews with a perfect **5.0 star** rating
- **40+** countries represented among clients
- **4** languages spoken: English, French, Russian, Spanish
- Some visas processed in as little as **3 days**

## Team

The TBS team is composed of former backpackers and international students who arrived in Australia on Working Holiday Visas. They bring first-hand experience of the challenges their clients face. Every client file is handled by a minimum of 3 dedicated team members.

## Target Audience

- Backpackers currently in Australia wanting to extend their stay
- International students looking to study in Australia
- WHV holders transitioning to student visas
- People from French-speaking countries, Latin America, Russia/CIS, and English-speaking countries
- Anyone wanting to migrate to Australia through education pathways

## Location & Expansion

**Main Office:**
Shop 4, 160 Central Arcade
811 Hay St, Perth WA 6000
Australia

**Coordinates:** -31.9505, 115.8605

**Expanding to:**
- Albany, Western Australia
- France
- Philippines

## Website Structure

### Public Pages
- **/** — Homepage with services overview, team presentation, testimonials, FAQ, and contact form
- **/blog** — Bilingual blog (English/French) with articles about student visas, life in Australia, and migration tips
- **/blog/:slug** — Individual blog post pages
- **/forms** — Student visa application forms (Student Visa Form, GTE Statement, Family History, Employment History, Accompanying Members)
- **/enrolmentform** — Enrolment form for new students

### Bilingual Support
The entire website is available in English and French, with automatic language detection and manual toggle. The AI chatbot also responds in the user's language.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is True Blue Studies really 100% free?
Yes! Services are completely free for students. TBS is paid directly by the education providers (schools and colleges) when students enrol. Clients never pay TBS a cent — from the first consultation to visa application and beyond.

### What makes True Blue Studies different from other agencies?
The team arrived in Australia as backpackers and students themselves. Every client gets a dedicated team of at least 3 people. TBS doesn't disappear once a visa is lodged. They specialise in complicated cases, speak 4 languages, and their clients come from over 40 countries.

### Can you help backpackers stay in Australia?
Absolutely — that's TBS's specialty! Most backpackers can extend their stay through a student visa. TBS works with Greenwings Migration, awarded Best Migration Agency in Western Australia 2023. Since April 2021, they've helped over 2,000 people.

### Where is True Blue Studies located?
Main office is in Perth, WA (Shop 4, 160 Central Arcade, 811 Hay St, Perth WA 6000). TBS also works all around Australia by phone, video call, or face-to-face, and is expanding to Albany WA, France and the Philippines.

### How long does the student visa process take?
Processing times vary, but some clients have received their student visa in as little as 3 days. With a 98% visa granted rate and a dedicated team of 3 people on each file, clients are in great hands.

### Do you help build a social life in Australia?
Yes! TBS organises monthly community events — volleyball, padel, chess nights, BBQs and more — so clients can make friends and feel at home from day one.

## Social Media & Contact

- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/truebluestudies.au
- **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/Truebluestudies
- **YouTube:** https://youtube.com/@truebluestudies6477
- **TikTok:** https://www.tiktok.com/@truebluestudies

## Technical Notes

- Website built with React + Vite
- Bilingual: English & French
- AI chatbot available for instant assistance
- Structured data (JSON-LD) for Google rich results
- Sitemap available at /sitemap.xml