Northern Sydney Institute
Northern Sydney Institute Colleges are located at Crows Nest, Hornsby, Meadowbank, St Leonards, Brookvale and Ryde and are close to the Sydney central business district, rail and bus networks.
Northern Sydney Institute offers over 100 courses for international students from Certificate to Advanced Diploma-level including English language programs.
Students are taught by highly-qualified and experienced teachers in a dynamic environment, and gain valuable qualifications with government guaranteed quality.
Living in Northern Sydney
The northern area of Sydney is renowned for being one of the safest and most desirable areas of Sydney.
It is a major business district for retail, information technology and financial organisations.
There are many large shopping centres, cinemas and recreational areas and students can live and study close to many of Sydney’s most beautiful parks and beaches, including Manly, Palm Beach and the National Park at Bobbin Head.
Student Support Services
- Individual Learning Centres help students to develop study skills
- Counselling for personal and academic advice
- Job placement for job applications, résumé preparation and interview techniques to help you find a job
- Student Association organises social and sport activities, provides discounts on textbooks, stationery, phone cards, and movie tickets – membership is free
- Modern libraries to borrow books, DVDs and CDs
- Computer labs and free internet access for course research
- Support staff at every college with an International Student Coordinator to help students settle into college and community life
- Professionally qualified and experienced teachers train students to be job-ready
- Accommodation service and airport pick-up arranged by TAFE NSW on request
- On-campus facilities with designated international student lounge rooms with cooking and relaxation facilities, games, table tennis and basketball courts for students
Specialist Courses
- Horticulture courses at Ryde College offer outstanding facilities with computerised glasshouses, landscape design studios, a cricket pitch, golfing green, tennis court and bowling green.
- Media and Entertainment courses at North Sydney College offer digital, state-of-the-art, broadcast-quality film and television training studios and equipment.
- Aquaculture and Marine Studies at Northern Beaches College offers courses for people who want to work in marine research, public aquaria, oceanaria and marine parks.
- TAFE English Language Centre (TELC) at Crows Nest College offers a range of nationally accredited English language courses. Beginner to advanced-level courses are specifically designed to help students develop oral and written skills for further study or employment, or provide direct entry to other TAFE courses.
- Health and Community Services at Meadowbank College offers Massage Therapy, Sport and Fitness, Aged Care and Community Welfare in new buildings with modern facilities and equipment.
- Global Career Academy at Crows Nest College offers an exciting new program. Japanese students study English and vocational programs, and Japanese-speaking staff advise students about careers, study choices and lifestyle experiences in Sydney.
Specialist Facilities
- The Centre of Excellence in Hospitality at Ryde College trains students in commercially-equipped kitchens, bars, restaurants, and a 24-bedroom, international standard, four-star hotel called The Blaxland Conference and Accommodation Complex which has convention facilities.
- The Sydney Wine Academy at Ryde College offers training in international and Australian wines.
- The Sydney Coffee Academy is a modern, custom-designed coffee and cafe training centre teaching barista techniques so students can gain part-time work in restaurants.
- Restaurants: Asian Dining Room, Solomon’s Terrace, The Ambassador, The Gum Tree, The Pittwater - these College restaurants are open to the public and hospitality students put into practice their hands-on skills in a “real” environment with paying customers.
- The Sydney Academy of Hair, Beauty and Make-up at Meadowbank, North Sydney and Northern Beaches Colleges has clinics with the latest techniques and equipment.
- The Sydney Gallery School at Meadowbank College is a prestigious art and student exhibition centre.
- Children’s play sessions are held at Crows Nest and Meadowbank Colleges and Child Studies students participate as part of their training.
- Film and Television training Studios at North Sydney College: Specialist digital broadcast-quality film and television studios.
Awards
Australian Training Awards
Marion Fitzpatrick, Head Teacher Commercial Cookery, was awarded 2007 National Trade Teacher of the Year for her commitment to young chefs and improving the quality of teaching.
She also represented the Tourism and Hospitality Education – International Centre of Excellence at the 2007 Culinary Challenge held in Chennai, India. The Culinary Challenge is an all-India competition organised by the National Council for Hotel Management.
Restaurant and Catering NSW Award
The Pittwater Restaurant at Northern Beaches College was awarded Best Restaurant in a Training Institute by the Restaurant and Catering Association of NSW.
For further enquiries contact the Institute directly:
International Student Services
TAFE NSW – Northern Sydney Institute
149 West Street, Ground Floor (Room 1.25)
Crows Nest NSW 2065
Australia
Tel: +61 2 9448 4493
Fax: +61 2 9448 4437
Email: issnsit@tafensw.edu.au
Web: www.tafestudy.info/international
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