Recognised as a leading quality Vocational Education Institution (Victorian Training Awards Finalist 2009), Academia International is a medium-sized education provider specialising in over 30 nationally accredited qualifications in a wide range of areas.

Work and Study at the Same Time

All of our certificate and diploma courses are delivered 3 days per week, providing students with the option to work and study at the same time. Our Hospitality courses also offer internships to students allowing them to work in 5 star hotels.

Guaranteed Progression Pathways

A number of our qualifications have direct entry from diploma to degree at selected universities upon successful completion of your diploma or advanced diploma. Example pathways include:

• English -> 3 Year Degree
• English + Diploma -> 2 Year Degree

Specialist Programmes

Being a medium-sized school, you enjoy the facilities and training environment of a large TAFE / University whilst receiving the personalised care of a smaller school. We know the unique requirements of local AND international students and have implemented support services to assist our students with both their academic and everyday needs.

Study in the heart of Melbourne

Situated in the geographical centre of Melbourne, Australia, our students enjoy being in the middle of Melbourne's central shopping, entertainment, restaurant and business district. Twice voted as the most liveable city in the world, Melbourne is Australia's capital of food, fashion, sport and entertainment. Clubs and bars, central markets, the main tourist district, fashionable stores, restaurants and much more are all within walking distance of our college. Being one of the most multicultural cities in the world, international students are made to feel welcome.

About the College

Academia International is a formally accredited education provider delivering educational programmes to local and international students.

• Registered and approved by the Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA) as a Registered Training Organisation ( RTO ) 21595
• Member of the Australian Council of Private Education and Training ( ACPET )
• Accredited by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
• Academia International is accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme
• Member of English Australia (EA)
• Registered by DEEWR on CRICOS ( CRICOS Number 02634E )
• Local students that are eligible may apply for the Victorian Training Guarantee / PETP / Australian Youth Allowance / Return to work assistance / Austudy / Abstudy payment assistance.

With over 40 nationalities in addition to Australian students, Academia International offers a balanced environment to meet your study needs.

School of Business, Commerce and
Information Technology

Certificate III in Business BSB30107
Certificate IV in Business BSB40207
Diploma of Business BSBS50207

Diploma of Management BSB51107

Diploma of Marketing BSB51207

Certificate III in Financial Services (Accounts Clerical) FNS30304

Diploma of Accounting FNS50204

Advanced Diploma of Accounting FNS60204

Certificate II in Information Technology ICA20105

Certificate IV in Information Technology (General) ICA40105

Diploma of Information Technology (General) ICA50105

School of English

English for General Purposes 064318D

English for Academic Purposes 064320K

English for IELTS Preparation 068514A

Certificate II in Spoken and Written English 91422NSW

Certificate III in Spoken and Written English 91423NSW

Certificate IV in Spoken and Written English (Further Studies) 91419NSW

School of Commercial Cooking

Certificate II in Kitchen Operations SIT20307

Certificate III in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) SIT30807
Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) SIT40407

School of Commercial Hospitality Patisserie

Certificate III in Hospitality (Patisserie)SIT31107
Certificate IV in Hospitality (Patisserie) SIT40707

School of Hospitality Management

Diploma of Hospitality SIT50307
[incorporating Certificate IV in Hospitality (Commercial Cookery) SIT40407]
Diploma of Hospitality SIT50307
[incorporating Certificate IV in Hospitality (Patisserie) SIT40707]

School of Food Processing (Baking)

Certificate III in Food Processing (Retail Baking - Bread) FDF30603

Certificate IV in Food Processing FDF40103

Diploma of Food Processing FDF50103

School of Hairdressing

Certificate III in Hairdressing WRH30109
Certificate IV in Hairdressing WRH40109
Diploma of Hairdressing Salon Management WRH50109

School of Beauty

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy WRB40105
Diploma of Beauty Therapy WRB50105

• Full time IELTS Preparation class available, Contact Academia International

• Academia International has extended its scope of registered vocational courses, Business, Marketing, Management, Accounting, Information Technology, Food Processing, and Kitchen Operations, read more...

• Academia International Supports our Indigenous Community. A senior Trainer delivered Food Handler training to a group of Indigenous students at The Victorian Aboriginal Health Service.  The training was received well with all students achieving compliance in the nationally- recognised unit of competency. Photos...

• Academia International FINALIST for the Victorian Training Awards 2009,

  The Victorian Training Awards promotes and rewards outstanding achievements and innovation in the vocational education and training sector. Academia International is honoured to be selected as a FINALIST (one of three) in the Small Training Provider of the Year category, read more..

• Academia International recently became a full member of English Australia

• Academia International has received full accreditation from NEAS

• Industry Partners, see the industry support we have on the Industry Partner/Partner Employer webpage

• Academia International competes in the International Hairstylists Society - Battle of the Colleges 24 Aug 2009.