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Introduction
Established in 1985, SBTA is one of Sydney’s oldest and most well-known business colleges, specialising in Business, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism and Child Care. In 2005, SBTA introduced accredited courses in General English and English for Academic Purposes through its English language academy, SELA, allowing students to complete English plus vocational course packages through the one education provider.
SBTA is registered by the NSW Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board, ensuring that all qualifications are recognised nationally and delivered to the highest standard. SBTA also has articulation agreements with a number of Australian universities, providing graduates with guaranteed pathways to further studies. SBTA / SELA welcomes over 1,000 students from over forty different countries each year.
Location
SBTA / SELA is conveniently located right in the centre of Sydney, close to shops, restaurants, cinemas, banks and major universities. Both Town Hall and Central Stations are just a five minute walk away. Darling Harbour is also within easy walking distance.
The Sydney Business and Travel Academy
The Sydney English Language Academy
Level 2, The Sussex Centre, 401 Sussex Street
SYDNEY NSW 2000 Australia
P: (+61-2) 9212 2522
F: (+61-2) 9212 2542
E: sales@sbta.com.au • www.sbta.com.au
Characteristics
• Professional, friendly team of ELICOS teachers & VET trainers
• Bi-lingual student services staff
• Modern campus with spacious classrooms & lecture rooms
• Fully-equipped hospitality training bar
• Multimedia self-access centre for ELICOS students
• Internet café with free internet access
• Student kitchen & adjoining outdoor balcony
• Food Court & Medical Centre in same building
• Hospitality courses include paid work experience component
• Child Care courses include unpaid work experience component
• Choice of morning, afternoon and evening classes for vocational courses
• Credit transfer / direct entry to Central Queensland University & Macquarie University
• We don’t say we’re the cheapest school in Sydney, but WE GUARANTEE THE BEST VALUE FOR MONEY
Summary of Courses
English Courses
• General English
• English for Academic Purposes
Vocational Courses
Travel and Tourism
• Certificate II in Tourism (Operations), duration: 6 months
• Certificate III in Tourism (International Retail Travel Sales), duration: 1 yr
• Certificate IV in Tourism (Operations), duration: 1.5 years
• Diploma of Tourism (Operations Management), duration: 2 years
• Advanced Diploma of Tourism Management, duration: 2.5 years
Hospitality
• Certificate II in Hospitality (Operations), duration: 6 months
• Certificate III in Hospitality (Operations), duration: 1 year
• Certificate IV in Hospitality (Supervision), duration: 1.5 years
• Diploma of Hospitality Management, duration: 2 years
• Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, duration: 2.5 years
Child Care
• Certificate III in Children’s Services, duration: 6 months
• Diploma of Children's Services, duration: 2 years
• Advanced Diploma of Children’s Services, duration: 2.5 years
Business & Business Marketing
• Certificate I in Business, duration: 3 months
• Certificate II in Business, duration: 6 months
• Certificate IV in Business, duration: 1 year
• Diploma of Business (Marketing), duration: 1.5 years
• Advanced Diploma in Business (Marketing), duration: 2 years
Important Information
• Minimum age of students: 18
• Minimum level of English for SBTA courses: intermediate
• Top 5 nationalities:
- SBTA: Thailand 25%, Central Europe 19%, Japan 14%, Korea 11%, Brazil 10%
- SELA: Thailand 23%, Central Europe 20%, Japan 15%, Korea 15%, Western Europe 10%
• Number of students:
- SBTA: Maximum 1500, Average 1200
- SELA: Maximum 90, Average 90
• Intakes:
- SBTA: Every month
- SELA: Every Monday
• Class times:
- SBTA: AM 8.45–12.30, PM 12.45–4.30, EV 5.00– 8.45 (Mon – Thu) + 5 hours self-study p/week. NO EVENING CLASSES FOR CHILDCARE
- SELA: 8.45–2.45 (Mon – Fri)
AEC Summary and Recommendations
SBTA / SELA is an AEC selected provider. We have been working with this provider since 1998 and we recommend them as exceptional value for money. They offer a good range of popular courses, some of which include professional work experience, both paid and unpaid. They also offer very competitive English + vocational course packages. They are centrally located and the campus is modern with the full range of facilities. They have a good nationality mix and general student feedback is positive. School services are very efficient. We recommend this provider to our clients as very good value for money.
Student Testimonies
[1]. "My name is Wojciech. I’m from Poland. I’m studying English at SELA. My teacher is so very good. If you have a choice, you should come here to study English!"
[2]. "My name is Daniela and I’m from Italy. There are students from many different countries here. Everybody is very friendly"
[3]. "Hi! My name’s Antonio and I’m from Spain. I’m studying EAP in Joanne’s class – she has helped me so much. After this, I’m studying Business at SBTA." |
