TAFE Queesland has campuses all over Queensland in coastal, regional and metropolitan areas, to cater for all preferences.

• Brisbane: Acacia Ridge, Caboolture, Eagle Farm, Grovely, Loganlea, Mt Gravatt, South Bank, Springfield
• Gold Coast: Ashmore, Coomera, Coomera Marine, Southport, Southport (Hospitality)
• Sunshine Coast: Mooloolaba, Nambour, Sunshine Coast Health Institute
• Wide Bay Burnett: Bundaberg, Hervey Bay
• Darling Downs & South West: Toowoomba
• Far North: Cairns

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TAFE Queensland offers over 90 courses across 15 study areas. Courses are taught by highly experienced, industry-relevant teachers, providing international students the perfect pathway to their employment or university goals.

English Language Programs:
General English, English for Academic Proposes, IELTS Preparation, Cambridge FCE & CAE

Academic Area:
Agriculture & Horticulture, Automotive, Aviation, Beauty and Hairdressing, Building & Construction, Business & Management, Child Care, Community Services, Creative, Engineering, Hospitality and Cookery,  Interior & Building design, Maritime, Nursing * Health, Sports & Fitness, Technology, Information & Networking, Tourism & Events

Here you will find the courses and price list.

English Pathways

TAFE QLD has partnerships with selected English language schools across Australia. This means that students who complete English for Academic Purposes, First Cambridge Certificate(FCE), IELTS Preparation, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) ect. at one of these language schools get direct entry into formal courses at TAFE QLD.

Some courses may require a higher academic requirement, so contact our friendly team for details.

University Pathways

TAFE QLD has partnerships with selected Universities across Australia, meaning students can plan their study pathway before they even arrive in Australia. As TAFE Queensland graduates, students may also be eligible for a credit transfer that can help reduce the amount of time it takes to complete a university degree. Additionally, students get the benefit of being able to use the skills they learn from TAFE studies to find a job and work whilst finishing their university degree.

For a full list of diploma to degree packages available to international students, please contact our team.

Taking part in Orientation is compulsory for all new international students. We will inform you of the dates and make sure that the flights you book arrive in Australia before Orientation.

TAFE Queensland offers international students a comprehensive 1 week Orientation program which enables students to familiars themselves with the campus and daily life in Australia. Students receive: a campus tour, plenty of useful tips and tricks, an introduction to teaching and support staff, an introduction to TAFE services and facilities, information about student life at TAFE Queensland and get to meet fellow students.

During Orientation week there are also plenty of fun activities including competitions and student events. Students also receive welcome packs.

TAFE Queensland places high value on the support of international students.

TAFE QLD international support advisors help students settle into the Australian way of life and studies at TAFE QLD.

International support advisors can:

• supply information about living in Australia
• help arrange accommodation, banking and transport
• help you you in touch with community support and multicultural services to help with cultural adjustment and homesickness
• provide information and support with Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
• supply information about TAFE Queensland facilities and procedures
• assist with applying for student identification (ID) card and internet access
• arrange learning support to help with academic difficulties
• answer any general questions
• provide information on student visa conditions

Further support services

There are also many other additional support services available to international students studying at TAFE Queensland.
These services include:

• job and career services
• counselling
• disability services
• learning support
• Tutoring services (One-on-one help from an expert)
  This is offered to all TAFE Queensland students and includes individual assistance, study support and additional classes when required. This service is 100% free of charge for TAFE Queensland students!

TAFE Queensland regularly arranges social and sporting activities and day trips to local tourist attractions. These activities give international students the opportunity to mix with fellow students and experience the local area. Such activities may include sporting competitions, group day trips, end of semester parties, on campus celebrations and events and graduation ceremonies.

There is a minimum level of English language skills that are required to study at TAFE Queensland for international students who do not speak English as their first language. Check with us to find out what the requirements are.

VET Courses:
Most courses require Australian Year 10 or equivalent. Some courses require Australian Year 12 or equivalent.

Diploma, Advanced Diploma Courses:
Australian Year 12 or equivalent OR (AQF) Certificate 3 or Certificate 4 qualification.

Bachelor and Associates Degrees
Australian Year 12 or equivalent OR (AQF) Certificate 4 qualification OR Completion of at least one year full-time study or equivalent in a degree course at a Higher Education Institute.

To find out the equivalent entry requirements for your country of citizenship, contact our team.

International students require an Australian Student Visa
Unless you plan to study a short English language course program for less than 3 (tourist visa) or 4 months (WHV), you will require an Australian Student Visa Subclass 500.

As part of our free student service, we can assist you with the student visa application process.