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Introduction
Academies Australasia (referred below as AA) is the brand name under which Garratt’s Limited operates in the Australian international education sector. Garratt’s Limited is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and has been operating for about 100 years. Garratt’s Limited owns the Academies Australasia Group of Colleges. For about 50 years, thousands of students from more than 75 countries have come to Australia to study at colleges that make up the Academies Australasia Group:
- Clarendon Business College
- Supreme Business College
- Australian College of Technology
- Academy of Social Sciences
- Australian International High School
- Academy of English [Operations include Academy of English (Blue Mountains) and Academy of English (Korea)]
These colleges are on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (‘CRICOS’) and are very conveniently located in the centre of the Sydney CBD (on Bligh and Castlereagh Streets) and in the Blue Mountains.
Locations
All the Colleges are located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s most vibrant city, only a short walk from the famous Opera House, the Harbor Bridge and Hyde Park.
Location of Campuses:
• Level 14, 33 Bligh St, Sydney NSW 2000
• Level 4 Imperial Arcade, 83-85 Castlereagh St Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: +61 2 9232 7000 or +61 2 9223 1116
Fax: +612 9232 3355 or +61 2 9221 5628
AA Characteristics
AA offers a wide range of recognised courses
- from short to long and across different disciplines
- at many different levels: Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Certificate.
Courses include:
- English and IELTS preparation
- High School
- Information Technology including Multimedia
- Accounting
- Travel and Tourism
- Business Management including Small Business Management
- Marketing
- Office Administration The wide range of courses requires AA to maintain a close dialogue with several regulatory authorities including the Board of Studies, National ELT Accreditation Scheme (‘NEAS’), New South Wales Vocational Education & Training Accreditation Board (‘VETAB’), Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (‘DIMIA’) and Department of Education, Science and Technology (‘DEST’)
• AA provides an ideal study environment with very friendly staff, dedicated teachers and well-equipped classrooms.
• Successful completion of our Diploma courses may lead to credit towards a Bachelor Degree at university.
• Successful completion of our Graduate Certificate courses may lead to credit towards a Masters Degree.
• AA recognizes and give credit for prior learning undertaken in Australia or overseas.
• AA Colleges are located in the heart of Sydney's Business District making them easily accessible by public transport and close to many of the main visitor attractions.
• AA Social activities are regularly arranged to provide a friendly and casual environment for students to mix with each other and with the staff and teachers.
• Other AA Strong points
- Student services
- Expert teachers
- Modern facilities
- Employment opportunities
Universities and other Higher Education institutions with which AA has articulation agreements include:
- Australian Catholic University (ACU National)
- Central Queensland University - Charles Sturt University
- La Trobe University
- Macquarie University
- TAFE NSW
- The University of Newcastle
- University of Southern Queensland
- University of the Sunshine Coast
- University of New South Wales Foundation Year
- Wollongong University College.
- James Cook University
- University of Ballarat
Master of Marketing
Our 6 month Graduate Certificate in Marketing gives advanced standing for the Master of Marketing at Newcastle University.
Bachelor of Information Systems
Our 1yr ‘fast track’ IT Diploma gives 1.5 years advanced standing at ACU National for a Bachelor of Information Systems. You can complete your degree in 2.5 years.
Bachelor of Business
Our 1yr ‘fast track’ Advanced Diploma of Accounting gives 80 credit points advanced standing at ACU National for a Bachelor of Business
Summary of Courses
AA colleges offer a wide range of recognized courses at different levels.
LEVELS OF STUDY
English Study
General English
EAP, IELTS,
TOEFL & TOEIC Preparation
English Prep. For High School
High School Year 11 & Year 12
Vocational courses: from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma
• Accounting & Financial Services
• Assessment & Workplace Training
• Business Administration (Office Mgt. / Secretarial)
• Business Management
• Information Technology (Bus. Analysis / Client Support)
• Information Technology (Multimedia)
• Information Technology (Network Engineering)
• Marketing Travel & Tourism
Higher Ed. Graduate Certificates and other articulations
Our Diploma, Advanced Diploma and Graduate Certificates graduates are eligible for advanced standing when they go to University. With our articulation agreements students gain both time and credit.
Important Information
INTAKE DATES
English Courses: Students can start any Monday
Certificate / Diploma Courses
Start dates for 2006 are: 23 January, 27 February*, 18 April, 22 May*, 10 July, 14 August*, 3 October, 6 November* (* Denotes a mid-term intake.)
Start dates for 2007 are: 22 January, 26 February*, 16 April, 21 May*, 9 July, 13 August*, 2 October, 5 November* (* Denotes a mid-term intake.)
Primary intakes are at the beginning of each term. Secondary intakes may occur mid-term; however, starting mid-term may limit the choice of subjects.
Time Table
SAMPLE -TRAVEL TOURISM –STUDENT MUST COMPLETE 20 HOURS PER WEEK
| Timetable |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Morning classes |
10am-2pm |
10am-2pm |
10am-2pm |
10am-2pm |
10am-2pm |
| Afternoon classes |
2pm-6pm |
2pm-6pm |
2pm-6pm |
2pm-6pm |
2pm-6pm |
| Evening classes |
5pm-9pm |
5pm-9pm |
5pm-9pm |
5pm-9pm |
5pm-9pm |
Length of lesson aprox. 50 min.
Facilities
• Computer laboratories for internet use
• Classrooms equipped with audio-visual equipment for teaching and learning
• Close to state Library
• Modern classrooms
AEC recommendation
Academies Australasia is our selected school and we have been working with them for over 8 years. AA offers very competitive rate and good quality vocation courses. AA offers has something for every student- starting from English courses up to Postgraduate Certificates. AA is very good value for money, offering good quality courses for very competitive rates.
Student Testimonials
“I like this college because I’ve learned so much about IT and Web Design. Also the staff has been very friendly and helpful and the college activities have made it a fun place to study.”
Miguel Vogeler (Venezuela)
“I decided to study at ACT because my friend recommended it to me and now, after finishing my course I can definitely say I made the right choice. Good school facilities, very qualified teachers, friendly students.”
Oxana Kamenskaia (Russia)
“I studied Travel and Tourism at Clarendon Business College. I've met some great people - students and staff alike. The location is handy, right in the city centre, close to major sights and shopping temptations. I then extended my studies for 6 months. That speaks for itself, doesn’t it? I have now joined the Academies Australasia team.”
Michaela Hlavacova (Czech Republic)
“The teachers at Australian International High School know their subjects well and use clear, easy to understand English.”
Richie Zhang (P.R. China)
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