Study TAFE in Australia

Study where Australians study.

Over 12,000 students have already travelled with us.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Why study at a TAFE in Australia?

TAFE is Australia's public vocational training network: government-run centres, with around 230 institutes across the country. Courses cover the same practical fields as private VET courses and award the same qualifications, recognised nationwide. What changes is the environment: more local classmates, better-equipped campuses and, often, work placements included. TAFE is also one of the clearest paths into university, with credit for what you've already studied.

Study alongside Australians.

Because TAFE is public, most of your classmates are Australian. Day to day, that means far more time speaking with native speakers. And if you want a university degree later, your TAFE diploma can count as transferred credits.

Program summary

DURATION

Courses run from six months to two years.

WORK

The Student Visa lets you work up to 48 hours a fortnight. Unlimited during the holiday period.

LEVEL

IELTS 5.5-6.0 or equivalent, plus completed secondary school. If you're not there yet, there are academies with a preparatory English course.

START DATE

Main intakes in February and July.

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CHOOSE YOUR CITY

Where do you want to study?

Climate, cost of living, and job opportunities vary from city to city. We help you compare and choose the one that best suits you.

Sydney

Global icons, vibrant beaches and corporate energy.

Brisbane

Subtropical sun, river ferries and outdoor life.

Byron Bay

Surf, yoga and sunrises facing the ocean.

How it works

Your journey, step by step

A structured, transparent process so you only have to worry about packing your bags.

Free first call

We map your goals, the right city and a realistic budget on a free video call.

Choose and enrol

We send detailed quotes and handle your enrolment at the school you pick.

Visa and paperwork

We gather your documents and our team lodges your student visa application.

Arrival and welcome

We point you to flights and health insurance, and give you support when you arrive.

COURSES

Choose your course

Filter and find the course that fits your goals.

business and administration

Business and administration course

Business, management and administration. The flexible base that works in any sector.

Available in all cities
From 6 months to 2 years approx.
Certificates at different levels

Hospitality and hotel management

Hospitality and hotel management course

Professional cookery, hospitality and hotel management. Train between the kitchen and front of house.

Available in all cities
From 6 months to 2 years approx.
Certificates at different levels

IT

IT course

Networks, cybersecurity, software and systems. Technical training with strong local demand.

Available in all cities
From 1 to 2 years approx.
Certificates at different levels

health and social services

Health and social services course

Nursing assistant, aged care, disability and social services. With work placements included.

Available in all cities
From 1 to 2 years approx.
Certificates at different levels

Engineering

Engineering course

Mechanical, civil and electrical engineering at technician level. Hands-on labs and projects with companies.

Available in all cities
From 1 to 2 years approx.
Certificates at different levels

Construction and design

Construction and design course

Construction, site management and architectural design. On-site skills and the theory behind them.

Available in all cities
From 1 to 2 years approx.
Certificates at different levels

STUDENT STORIES

Students who've already made the move

Before travelling, they had the same doubts you have.

Study and work in Australia.

Take the leap. We help with your visa and your course, and we're there to welcome you with open arms at your destination.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What everyone asks us on the first call.

What's the difference between TAFE and private VET courses?

TAFE is the public, government system. Private VET schools are independent. The qualifications are the same and carry the same recognition. TAFE campuses tend to be bigger and better equipped, with more local classmates, work placements included and a clearer path into university. Private VET courses are usually cheaper, with more flexible start dates, almost every month. We help you see which one fits on the free call.

TAFE usually asks for a bit more than private VET courses: an English certificate (often IELTS 5.5–6.0) or an equivalent internal test, plus completed secondary education. If you're not there yet, we set up an English course first and link it to your TAFE course.

Yes, and that path is a strong reason to choose TAFE. A TAFE diploma can count as credits towards a university degree, sometimes enough to skip the first year. Not every course transfers the same way, so we map the TAFE-to-university route that fits your goal with you on the free call.

Yes. The Student Visa lets you work up to 48 hours a fortnight while term is on, with no limit during school breaks. On the call we look at how to fit work around your TAFE timetable.

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