My GF is considering going to Australia to study English for Tourism purposes. Does anyone know what is involved in applying for the Visa and also the likely costs of the course and cost of living?

Thanks in advance for your reply's

Read here,

http://www.immi.gov.au/

The best thing to do is to have a look at the Australian Immigration site first Aust Immigration . It will have all the up to date information you need.

Whereabouts in Australia does she want to study?