TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

International Students

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Hunter TAFE Australia offers international students and those living abroad a variety of education and training programs.

TAFE NSW Hunter Institute is the largest regional education and training provider in Australia. TAFE NSW Hunter Institute offers a wide range of vocational and professional courses and intensive English Programs to International Students.




TAFE stands for Technical and Further Education. As a TAFE NSW Hunter Institute student, you will have access to an acclaimed tertiary education and support network. You will also enjoy a safe and harmonious Australian lifestyle that is rich in cultural diversity.

Our state-of-the art college facilities simulate real work environments and integrate leading edge technology. Within a small class group, you gain hands-on experience to equip you for work in a dynamic and changing world. Teaching staff are highly-qualified and all have industry expertise to share with their students.

Live in friendly multicultural places, make new friends and establish yourself for a lifetime of personal achievement. 

THE BENEFITS OF STUDYING AT HUNTER INSTITUTE 
Deciding where to study is very important. It is not just about the course, it is about the lifestyle and the total Experience that you will have during the time that you are studying.

Specific advantages of studying at TAFE NSW Hunter Institute include:
•  Support and assistance in choosing the right course of study. Students may choose Certificate to Advanced Diploma and Diploma to Degree courses
•  All programs and curriculum are accredited and regularly assessed to maintain the highest standards
•  A safe, secure environment where you feel welcome on campus and in the community
•  A much lower cost of living than in a capital city
•  Career opportunities
•  Courses for skilled occupations such as Accounting, Community Welfare, Hairdressing, Hospitality, Management, Commercial Cookery, Retail Baking, Information Technology
•  Diploma-to-Degree University Pathway programs
•  Government owned Institute
•  Quality education
•  Access to migration advice prior to and on completion of your course
•  Emergency contact service for all students and their families
•  Transport to your accommodation from the airport
•  Colleges use high-tech equipment including modern commercial kitchens, hairdressing salons, laboratories and design studios
•  Recognition of Prior Learning
•  English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)

THE HUNTER AND CENTRAL COAST REGION
TAFE NSW Hunter Institute is located within the Hunter and Central Coast region which has a population of 886,000, over 320km of coastline and covers an area of 32,900km2. We are home to spectacular valleys and mountain ranges, tranquil forests, sparse rural landscapes, unspoilt beaches, rivers and waterways, heritage architecture, charming country towns and sprawling vineyards just to name a few.

CONTACT THE INTERNATIONAL UNIT
The International Unit is staffed with helpful well trained people capable of assisting you with your needs. The unit is located in P Block at Newcastle Campus. The administration office is located in PG 18 and is open between 8.30 am and 5pm Monday to Friday to assist you.

Download our Course List.
Download an International Student Application Form.

Contact Us

Business Lead international
Kate O'Connell

Phone: 02 4923 7607

Mobile: 0408  675 796
Locked Bag 45, HRMC NSW 2310

 

Or our Office details are:
Telephone:  +61 2 4923 7839
Facsimile:   + 61 2 4923 7781
Email:         hunter.international@tafe.nsw.edu.au 

 

Recent Projects

Recent and current projects include:

  • Master Teacher Training, India
  • National Instructor and Standards Training, Africa
  • Delivery of Australian vocational qualifications through the Tehran Institute of Technology, Iran
  • Development of industry skills framework with a Workforce Development Agency, Singapore.

Regions

Hunter TAFE has experience managing projects in:   

  • Asia Pacific Middle East
  • People's Republic of China
  • Iran
  • Bangladesh
  • Fiji
  • Papua New Guinea
  • India
  • Singapore
  • Sri Lanka
  • The Philippines Europe
  • Denmark Africa
  • Kenya
  • Namibia

Training Services

Services include the provision of training and education consultancies in the following areas: 

  • Training systems and frameworks
  • Curriculum and resource development in VET and schools
  • Assessment and educational measurement 
  • Capacity building programs and workforce development
  • Offshore joint delivery programs through twinning arrangements
  • Training needs analysis
  • Event management training services
  • Professional development

What Makes Hunter TAFE Different?

Hunter TAFE is changing - moving further into the workforce, getting closer to you, getting to know your business better, and learning how to provide you with services that you need now and in the future.

Hunter TAFE is offering you more, providing training and assessment and many other services that are connected more and more to your business.

Hunter TAFE offers specialist skills, ask us to contribute to your business. Our strengths are in understanding how people learn, how learning influences work performance, and how a learning culture can add even more value to your organisation.

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)

Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) (also known as AusAid)
 
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) provide support for citizens of specific countries to study in Australia.
 
The following TAFE NSW Institutes will be able to offer placements to ADS students:
 
To visit ADS website for more information click here.

Endeavour Awards

The Australian Government, through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), offers Endeavour Scholarships for TAFE NSW / VET Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses.
 
Endeavour Scholarships provide financial help with tuition fees and living expenses.
 
Applicants must meet selection criteria which can be found by following the link.
 
For more information click here.

Events NSW

The NSW Government’s Department of Premier and Government’s Protocol and Special Events Branch posts regular Community Engagements and Events such as the Premiers International Student of the Year Awards as well as many other useful announcements. The site also has handy ‘quicklinks’ to interesting and exciting events happening throughout NSW.

For more information click here.
 

Workplace Rights

If you chose to work while you are studying in Australia the link below will explain your rights and responsibilities as an international students working in Australia.
 
For more information click here.