OAL (Overseas Academic Link)

Serene is experienced, patient and amazing! Initially, I wanted to study in Melbourne and Serene helped me with the admission to the school. However, later on, I changed my mind (within the acceptable window) and Serene listened to my new concerns and placed me to a good school in Adelaide. She is easily reacheable by email and will also provide you tips to get accomodation.

Alvin Chew from OAL is an outstanding, professional agent. He guided me through my university application step by step. I've known him for 7 years now and would like to say that his service is excellent. 100% recommended.

Without a doubt, for the past 6 years Mr Alvin Chew from OAL has been there for me every step of the way. From encouraging me to take the leap of faith to study in Australia and assisting me with the arduous administration process, to patiently guiding me to all the right people/places for advice on my education goals, I will always be thankful and grateful to have met Alvin for he played a big role in helping me get to where I am today on my educational journey. Whenever I have questions about administrative matters or anything regarding my overseas studies like charting study plans/units, no matter how seemingly trivial they appear, Alvin never fails to get back to me quickly and efficiently, even going the extra mile to call me so that he can explain things more clearly. I still remember how he even got in touch with specific representatives to get them to discuss with me how I should go about my study career, which residential colleges I might wish to stay at etc. He went above and beyond what he needed to do for a young, inexperienced pre-university student who was very apprehensive about plucking up the courage to chase her dreams overseas and showed her that with the right mindset and knowledge of where to seek help, studying abroad can be a rewarding, eye-opening experience. Thank you Alvin for always checking in/keeping in touch with me all these years even though you did not have to and for being the first to let me know about the latest information that can be of use to my overseas education experience. I cannot recommend him enough to anyone keen on embarking on an overseas education in Australia.

Ms. Serene Yong has been really helpful throughout the entire process of my enrolment into a university in Australia. From answering my questions about living in Australia to helping me with the university application process, she has been very efficient and thorough, allowing me to smoothly process everything I would need to move over to Melbourne. Thank you Ms. Serene, and thank you OAL, for providing the support I needed to transit into my university life overseas.

Thank you OAL for the stellar service and guidance throughout my application for the Foundation Studies Program at Trinity College Melbourne and for my Bachelor's degree at the University of Melbourne. During my application to study in Australia in 2019, OAL has assisted me tremendously in matters such as arranging accommodation and VISA applications. OAL has patiently and meticulously answered all my quires regarding these matters. They are always committed to finding the most suitable option for every student. This exemplifies their dedication and devotion for us students. Moreover, OAL's outstanding and long reputation in providing expert advice had put my mind at ease. As studying overseas may seem as a daunting experience, it was reassuring to have OAL walk me through the process at every step of the way. Once again, thank you OAL for your excellent assistance and professional service.

For over 10 years, OAL has helped me with matters regarding my overseas studies. From applying to the Foundation Studies Program at Trinity College Melbourne, arranging accommodation for my 1st year alone in Australia and going through the Visa application, Serene at OAL left no stone unturned and put my parents' minds at ease. Even after the Foundation Studies Program, I received invaluable assistance for my university course application for my undergraduate Bachelors and subsequent Post-Graduate degrees at the University of Melbourne. Serene used her vast experience in the field and has been able to help me through each step of the process. Her attention to detail is assuring to both students and parents alike. I highly recommend OAL, whose services are free, to students and parents who are unsure of the process and Course pathways, or if they are even just curious to explore options. The assistance and advice I have received over the years have been of great help and anytime I have needed help extending my visa for further studies in Australia, OAL has been there for me.

A very responsive and helpful agency - wouldn't have settled down so well in Melbourne without the help of OAL. My agent, Serene, was always so open, friendly and resourceful when finding information for students: be it in terms of accommodation to things like applying for student visas. Everyone knows that international students have a lot on their plates when transitioning to a new country, and Serene helped me make that process as seamless as possible. Thank you Serene and OAL - as a graduating Bachelor of Arts student, would highly recommend OAL to students intending to study in Australia!

Serene at OAL has been helping me with all aspects of my overseas studies since 2016, from helping me with choosing the best college to study in to what course I should take for university. She has helped with handling all of my college and visa applications, and has also helped me with my university applications, including my most recent one for further studies. She is extremely detail oriented and has been very helpful and patient in answering any questions that I have regarding applications or about studying overseas in general. Even while overseas studying, if there are concerns about anything, she provides her assistance to the best of her abilities to me while in Singapore. Her years of experience and expertise has not only eased any concerns my parents or I might have or had over the years, but has also made the application processes easy and smooth sailing each and every time she handles my applications. A big thank you to Serene for all her years of assistance and advice which has undoubtedly assured my parents and I, and has allowed for my application process to be done without difficulties, which has made my overseas study experience truly enjoyable and issue-free.