Overview

Situated in the heart of the Central Business District in Sydney, Australia, SIBN College is a vibrant and contemporary institution that offers a range of study programs designed to help students take their next steps in a business-oriented career.

　　Students are taught by expert faculty with courses that are practical in nature, designed around real-world scenarios and training and tailored to meet the needs of every student enrolled. Students will not only enjoy excellent teaching of the course material, but they will be personally mentored through the program to drive them to their best success.

　　There are a number of diplomas and certificates available at the college, in subjects such as business, marketing and communication, leadership and management, hospitality management, and kitchen management.

　　Courses vary in length and are measured in terms - the shortest courses last 3 terms (between 31 and 39 weeks) while the longest last for 10 terms (130 weeks). Tuition fees are charged on a term basis at AUD 2,000 per term, except for the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery and Cert IV in kitchen management which has a fixed fee of AUD 20,800 as package fee.

　　International students are very welcome at SIBN College, with some courses designed as a gateway to a university degree for students applying from around the world. To apply, students will need to provide evidence of their high school education (or equivalent) and provide an IELTS score to prove they are capable of undertaking a class taught in English.

　　The college has a supportive network of staff to help students throughout their time in Sydney, including a team that can help with finding accommodation, and a multilingual counselling service.

　　Students at SIBN College enjoy an excellent education and a fantastic study/life balance, with all the amenities and cultural attractions of Sydney. It's an incredible city for students, packed with great bars, restaurants, shopping, museums and more.

　　

Teaching and assessment

SIBN College has adopted a number of innovative approaches in terms of its course delivery. Methods of teaching include teacher-led delivery in the classroom, seminars, tutorials and workshops. During sessions in the classroom, students are expected to participate by responding to questions, voicing opinions, making presentations and working with others in groups.

　　Course assessment is also carried out in a multitude of ways by college staff. These could include monitoring of performance in class, workshops and laboratories, projects, case studies, presentations, role plays, assignments, written tests and exams. Advance warning will be given of the time and form of assessments and students will receive the opportunity for a minimum of one reassessment in case of competencies not being demonstrated the first time.

　　

Recognition of Prior Learning

Students can also apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), in the event of them feeling that they already have some of the competencies required - developed either through formal education or through work experience and training. Proof of such competencies needs to be demonstrated for students to qualify for RPL. Application for RPL should be made before or along with enrolment and fee payment.

　　

Study options

SIBN College offers certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses for international students in the fields of business, marketing and communication, management and hospitality.

　　Certificate courses in business teach students the skills required to fulfill varied roles in different industry sectors, as well as the know-how to apply a broad range of competencies using some judgment and theoretical knowledge. Additionally, some supervisory performance accountabilities are also taught, along with a broad knowledge base, to enable students to apply solutions to unpredictable problems and analyse information from multiple sources. Diploma courses tend to place more emphasis on management accountabilities and prepare students to take responsibility for others' work and be more of a leader.

　　Courses in marketing and communication provide the base for skills in leadership and strategy in the marketing and communications activities of a company. Students learn to analyse information and execute judgements using creative, technical and conceptual competencies, along with a broad knowledge of the marketing and communications field.

　　Students of management courses learn to initiate, plan and execute learning and development functions in the context of an organisational setting. They also learn to take full accountability for the output and work of other individuals. Management courses are relevant to future leaders and managers in organisations, where learning is utilised to enhance organisational capability.

　　Hospitality management courses, which include kitchen management and commercial cookery, combine key hospitality skills with vital elements of management in their course syllabus. Students of kitchen management and commercial cookery will be taught cookery skills and given a broad knowledge of food and menu preparation.

　　

Entry requirements

To be considered for entry into SIBN College, applicants must submit a completed application form and student agreement, plus verified evidence of academic qualifications and relevant work experience, if required. Proof of proficiency in the English language is also required, in the form of IELTS test results or placement test.

　　Students must meet the academic entry requirements and the minimum requirement in the IELTS. Students can use the college education equivalency document to assess if they meet entry requirements and if the requirements align with overseas qualifications. Students can include verified evidence of completing their education in an English-speaking country or completing a Certificate III or equivalent higher level qualification in Australia to gain an exemption from having to produce IELTS results. Applicants whose educational qualifications do not meet the SIBN College's admission requirements will also be considered based on the following criteria:

　　Work experience Mature age Previous academic results Attitude and aptitude Ability and skills to function in an academic environment Attendance rate in the previous collegeStudents not fulfilling the criteria for adequate proficiency in the English language can undertake an English (ELICOS) Course until they achieve at least an Intermediate Level.

　　

Student support

SIBN College provides a number of student services to ensure that students have a comfortable time in college. Starting from the student services and administration manager and moving on to teaching and administrative staff members of SIBN College, there are a lot of qualified people available to provide general assistance and advice on the following matters:

　　

Academics

Student at SIBN College who experience difficulties with their academics and any related issues can contact the Director of Studies for assistance on this matter.

　　

Accommodation

SIBN College has connections with homestay providers who cater to varied budgets for student living. Students' safety and comfort are the college's foremost priorities.

　　

Counselling

SIBN College's multilingual officers on the student service team can help students choose from a range of college programs and services on offer, in addition to helping them navigate through other pathways, both educational and vocational. SIBN's counsellors are also trained to offer help and advice on issues related to health, legal matters and personal problems.

　　

Special assistance

Students who need intensive or special assistance may contact the student services and administration manager, who will be in a position to refer them to external support services.

　　

Living in Australia

A land of contrasts, Australia offers some of everything to visiting students: golden beaches, marine-rich coral reefs, mountain ranges, tropical rainforests and sparse deserts. The only country that is also a continent in itself, Australia is surrounded by the Pacific and the Indian Oceans and is home to many unique animals and plants.

　　Sydney is Australia's largest city and the capital of New South Wales, and prides itself on having Australia's largest multicultural mix of population from different ethnic backgrounds. SIBN College is located in Sydney's central business district, in the heart of the city.

　　International students in Australia are generally accorded excellent care by their universities and helped in a lot of ways to adjust to the Australian way of life. They also benefit greatly from their education in Australia.Over 50,000 students, including nearly 15,000 from the Asia Pacific region, choose Australia as their destination of choice for higher studies annually - not least for a high quality education system, internationally recognised qualifications, established networks of support for overseas students, and reasonable living and tuition costs.

　　World-class transport facilities, a multitude of accommodation options and excellent recreation, sport and entertainment options on offer are some of the other reasons that international students choose Australia for their tertiary education.