TAFE NSW

Technical and Further Education (TAFE), based in New South Wales (NSW), is known for its high-quality education. TAFE NSW is the largest vocational education and training provider in Australia. International students at TAFE NSW can choose from over 300 courses, including certificates, diplomas and degree programs, as well as intensive English language courses and pathways to leading Australian universities.

Spread across over 130 campus locations across NSW, it enrols more than 500,000 students, including over 3,000 international students each year.

TAFE NSW ensures that international students make affordable investment in their studies including scholarships and financial assistance programmes offered by the Australian Government. Students get adequate hands-on learning through the industry-aligned programs at the institution, making them job-ready and in demand by industry.

TAFE NSW’s small class sizes help students receive close attention from the high-qualified faculty whilst enjoying the company of many like-minded people in their classrooms.

International students receive end-to-end support from the institution’s support team which provides services related to personal and academic counselling of students. The International Students Office ensures that each student’s queries are answered and helps them access other on-campus benefits.

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All TAFE NSW degree and diploma programmes require a Year 12 or equivalent. Apart from general entry requirements, students are advised to check for additional country/course specific entry requirements.

Certificate courses - Most courses require Australian Year 10 or equivalent and some courses require Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Advanced diploma, diploma and pathways programs – Completion of an Australian YEAR 12 equivalent or certificate 3 or 4 qualification.

Bachelor’s degrees - Year 12 qualification or equivalent or Certificate 4 qualification or equivalent, or completion of minimum of one-year full-time study in a degree programme at a higher education institute.

English language requirements:

Certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses:

• Academic IELTS 5.5
• TOEFL (iBT) 46
• STEP EIKEN Grade Pre 1
• SPM English 1119 Grade C6, or
• HKDSE English Language Level 3, or
• Cambridge International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) Grade C
• Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) 162
• Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) 162
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) 162
• Pearson Tests of English (PTE) Academic overall score of 42
• TAFE NSW Certificate 3 in Advanced English for Further Study
• Evidence that English was the medium of instruction at senior school with satisfactory grades
• Evidence of having completed 2 years of full-time study in Australia

Bachelor’s degree courses:

• Academic IELTS score of 6.5 (minimum of 6 in all bands)
• Occupational English Test (OET) with a minimum score of B in each of the 4 components
• Pearson Tests of English (PTE) Academic overall score of 58 and minimum score of 50 in each component
• TOEFL (iBT) with minimum scores - overall 79, listening 20, writing 20, reading 19, and speaking 20
• Year 12 from New Zealand, South Africa, Canada, Republic of Ireland, the USA, or the UK.
• Completion of NSW HSC or equivalent or studies at Certificate IV level or higher in Australia.

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TAFE NSW alumni have benefited from their study experience and have been placed in a variety of jobs. Few of the testimonials on graduate outcomes include:

Cassiano Garcia

Course/s: Diploma of Hospitality Management and a Diploma of Financial Planning

Campus: Brookvale and Meadowbank

Nationality: Brazilian

I chose TAFE NSW because I needed a course that would give me knowledge and real practice at the same time. Both industries (Finance and Hospitality) are very competitive so I knew that I needed to do something about it to get my foot on the door. Both times it was very successful and worth my time and money.

My time at TAFE NSW was amazing. I learned by having fun. First becoming a Chef and working in a real kitchen at TAFE NSW, which gave me so much confidence to join the workforce. I have still a good relationship with quite a lot of people from TAFE NSW including teachers, staff and students.

Paul Maduabuchi Ezidiegwu

Course/s: Certificate IV and Diploma in Telecommunications Network Engineering as well as an Advanced Diploma in Network Security (IT).

Campus: Lidcombe

Nationality: Nigerian

My experience in TAFE NSW was phenomenal. With good teachers and an enabling environment, I was informed in ICT beyond my expectations.

My journey started back in Africa where I used to run an IT company. However, I decided to acquire more knowledge in ICT. My experience in TAFE NSW was phenomenal. With good teachers and an enabling environment, I was informed in ICT beyond my expectations.

Jacquelene Tan

Course: Diploma of Dental Technology

Campus: Randwick

Nationality: Malaysian

Before TAFE NSW, I had studied in Universities. In my opinion, TAFE NSW is the best place for someone who appreciates hands-on training which prepare them to be more job ready.

Teachers here are very supportive and experienced at their own field. The teaching includes both theory and hands-on, practical which really helped me in my career.

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