New England Institute
New England Institute encourages students to try new things and realise their full potential.
Our experienced and dedicated teachers take a practical approach to learning, and students choose from a variety of courses to study in a peaceful, friendly learning environment with modern training facilities.
We are proud that the quality of the training that we provide makes a difference to career paths and lives in general.
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Living in New England


The New England area offers students:
- A safe, secure, healthy lifestyle among friendly people
- A low cost of living
- The opportunity to focus on your studies in a peaceful country environment
- Easy access to surrounding national parks, including spectacular world heritage areas
- A pleasant climate with warm-to-hot summers and cooler winters
- Leisure activities and cultural opportunities to suit all interests
Awards
Students achieved NSW State Medals (i.e. highest mark in the state) in 2007 in the following courses:
- Certificate 4 in Nursing (Enrolled Nursing)
- Certificate 4 in Veterinary Nursing
- Diploma of Electrical Engineering
- Diploma of Graphic Design
2008 National WorldSkills
New England Institute students won Gold medals in Tourism, Auto Electrical and Landscape Construction. One award winner was an international student from the United Kingdom currently studying at New England Institute.
Specialist Facilities
- Purpose-built training facilities for Massage Therapy and Children’s Services at Armidale College
- Commercial kitchens at Tamworth College
- Access to training facilities at the Australian Livestock and Equine Centre in Tamworth
Specialist Courses
- Tamworth College: Business, Animal Care, Information Technology, Hospitality, Community Services Work, Horticulture, Aged Care
- Armidale College: Agriculture, Children’s Services, Remedial Massage, Film and Television, Business
For further enquiries contact the Institute directly:
International Students Manager
TAFE NSW – New England Institute
Janison Street
Tamworth NSW 2340
Australia
Tel: +61 2 6768 2075
Fax: +61 2 6768 2440
Email: neiinternationalinfo@tafensw.edu.au
Web: www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au
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