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Holmes Colleges – Holmes Institute
Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Brisbane and Cairns Introduction
Holmes was established in 1963 and for over forty years, Holmes has had an enviable reputation as a quality education provider offering high school programs, English programs, VET programs and Univerisity programs. As of 2004, the Holmes Institute of Higher Education offers it own degree-based learning, preparing students for a changing global business environment by offering the Holmes Bachelor of Business.
Locations
With Holmes in Australia, you can choose from 5 excellent colleges and destination
Sydney Campus
Holmes Sydney has a fabulous new building on York St. This central Sydney location is very close to major Town Hall train station and bus stops.
Holmes Institute Sydney
Level 6, 91 York Street
Sydney, New South Wales, 2000
Melbourne Campus
Holmes Melbourne is centrally located in the city opposite Parliament House and Parliament Station, one of Melbourne’s main train stations. Tram and bus routes are within 100 metres of the college. The campus is our most prestigious and well-established, founded in 1963.
Holmes Institute Melbourne
185 Spring St
Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Brisbane Campus
Holmes Brisbane is located in the central CBD, only minutes from buses, trains and ferries.
Holmes Institute Brisbane
Level 2, 10 Herschel Street
Brisbane, Queensland, 4000
Gold Cost Campus
Holmes Gold Coast College is centrally located above the Oasis Shopping Centre in Broadbeach, only five minutes away from central Surfers Paradise on Australia’s exciting and beautiful Gold Coast.
Holmes Institute Gold Coast
Level 2, Oasis Centre, Victoria Avenue
Gold Coast, Queensland, 4218
Cairns Campus
Superbly situated in the centre of the city of Cairns, this modern air-conditioned campus with the centerpiece being an open-air rainforest courtyard provides easy and convenient access to transport and amenities metres from the front door.
Holmes Institute Cairns
18 Lake Street
Cairns, Queensland, 4870
Holmes Characteristics
• Established in 1963 Holmes has over 40 years of experience in teaching English and Business
• Qualified and experienced teaching staff
• Modern facilities:
- Spacious classrooms with the latest audio visual learning aids.
- Multimedia computer centres with free Internet access
- Full library/learning centre
- Large sunlit classrooms
- Student common room
- Wireless networks in Melbourne and Sydney
- Electronic library and database research system
- Language laboratories
- Outdoor courtyard, balcony, terrace facilities
• Proven curriculum
• Good University pathways and articulation, and partnerships with James Cook University and the University of Newcastle
• 5 campuses in Australia – Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns
• Intercampus transfer available at any time upon request
• Good nationality mix including European, Asian, South American, and Australian students
• Many courses: High school preparation English, Year 11 +12 high school, Adult English, study tours, Business/IT Diplomas, IT/Business Bachelor courses, Business Masters courses
• Central and convenient campus locations, near public transport
• Student centred learning with academic mentoring and extra-curricular support classes
• Fast track options for degree students – Finish Bachelor of Business in 2 years and Master of Business in 8 months
• Social program with afternoon and weekend activities including sightseeing, dinners, parties, sports, movies, and getaways
• Homestay program where students can live with host families to experience the Australian way of life
• 24 hour student care and emergency contact service
• Airport transfers to accommodation can be arranged for students
• Student counsellors are available for those students in need of specialised advice or guidance
• Job search and assistance
Summary of Holmes Courses
Holmes Secondary Education
• High School Preparation –(Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns)
• High School Year 11 & Year 12 (Melbourne and Sydney only) Holmes
English Courses
• Study Tours
• General English – (25 hours per week -all locations)
• Elite English (30 hoursper week, all locations)
• Cambridge Test Preparations (all location- check availability first)
- Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE)
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
• English for Business (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast)
• IELTS preparation (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast)
• EAP -English for Academic Purposes (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)
• Teacher Training Cambridge CELTA (Melbourne only) English +Plus
• English Plus Business
Full time courses are offered along with a selection of subjects in Computing, Tourism, Hotel Management, Office Management, Business Management or Marketing. (Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns)
• English Plus Sport
- English Plus Diving (Cairns)
- English Plus Surfing (Cairns / Gold Coast)
- English Plus Golf (Sydney / Melbourne / Brisbane)
Vocation Courses
Course Durations:
• Certificate III – 6 mths
• Certificate IV (Business/IT) – 9 mths
• Certificate IV (Cookery) – 1 year
• Diplomas 1 year
- Marketing -Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast
- Management --Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast
- International Trade -Locations: Sydney, Melbourne
- Accounting-Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
- Business Administration-Locations: Melbourne o Travel and Tourism-Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns
- Hospitality-Locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Cairns
- Information Technology-Locations: Sydney, Melbourne
- Commercial Cookery- Locations: Melbourne, Gold Coast
Holmes University Undergraduate Courses
• Bachelor of Applied IT -In conjunction with The University of Newcastle (location: Sydney)
• Bachelor of Business (locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)
- Bachelor of Business major in Management
- Bachelor of Business major in Marketing
- Bachelor of Business major in International Business
Holmes University Postgraduate Courses
• Master Business – duration 1 year In conjunction with The University of Newcastle (locations: Sydney, Melbourne)
• MBA – duration 1.5 year - In conjunction with James Cook University (locations: Sydney, Melbourne)
For details of particular courses and location please contact AEC nearest office
Important information
• Age of students
- High School preparation: 7-17 years
- High school: 16-18 years
- ELICOS: Adult (18+)
- Diploma: Adult
- Bachelor courses: Adult
- Masters courses: Adult
• Mix of nationalities – (Based on Sydney campus) China 23%, India/Nepal/Pakistan/Bangladesh 21%, Europe 6%, South America 9%, Korea 24%, Japan 6%, Thailand 5%, Other 6%
• Average number of students in school:
- Sydney (900-1100)
- Melbourne (600-750)
- Brisbane (200-300)
- Gold Coast (150-300)
- Cairns (100-150)
• Possibility of travel and study between Holmes campuses!
AEC Summary and Recommendation
Holmes has an excellent reputation as a high quality education provider. Holmes English, Vocational and University courses are very good value for money. The duration of their Diplomas is only 1 year and they are a direct pathway to Holmes University studies so students can start in the second year save thousands of dollars.
We strongly recommend Holmes as one key selected school in Australia. AEC been closely working with Holmes Colleges from 1997
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