the business of international education diane seath director international business 2 december 2009
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The Business of International Education
Diane Seath Director International Business
2 December 2009
Ambition in Action
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International Business Products
• VET students coming to SI to study• English Language Centre (SITEC)• Study Tours• Internships• Offshore training – short term or whole quals• Exchange Programs
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TAFE NSW International Students Enrolments 2005 -2008
Hunter Illawarra New England
North Coast
Northern Sydney
Riverina South Western Sydney
Sydney Western Western Sydney
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International Student Enrolments by College – Sem 2, 2006 - Sem2, 2009
College 2006 2009
Enmore 22 41
Petersham 67 96
Randwick 121 233
St George 44 130
Sutherland 16 95
Ultimo 996 1357
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Top Courses – Semester 2, 2009
Course No. Students
Community Welfare - Dip 284
Cookery/Hosp Management 231
Dental Technology - Dip 167
Hairdressing 153
Accounting - Adv Dip 137
IT Networking - Dip 64
Children's Services - Dip 55
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Top 10 Source Countries for International VET Students
China15%
Korea14%
India9%
Bangladesh9%
Vietnam8%
Thailand4%
Japan4%
Nepal4%
United Kingdom 3%
Hong Kong3%
Philippines3%
Others (Eg. Indonesia, Iran,Pakistan, Malaysia, France, Lebanon,
Burma,Colombia, Mauritius, Taiwan,
Brazil)24%
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What Do our Customers Want from onshore Courses?
• Work experience• To get a job • Mix with local students• A qualification that will give them the option to settle
in Australia• Good University articulation pathways
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What Can Teaching Sections Doto Grow Business?
• For high demand courses - utilise holiday periods to increase facilities utilisation & increase student places
• Offer guaranteed work experience as part of the course & offer to assist in finding work placements
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• Patisserie• Electronics & Communications Engineering• Interpreting & Translating• Dental Assisting
New Courses Developed 2009
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Engineering Study Tour from France
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Who to contact?
• New courses for international students, offshore opportunities –
Laurie Price, Business Development Manager
• Study tours, delegations, exchange programs – Rachel Nolan, International Programs Manager
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Developing an Internationalisation Strategy for Sydney Institute
• Opportunities for local students & staff to participate in exchange programs
• Professional development for teachers eg. intercultural classrooms
• How do we develop internationally accredited/recognised courses?
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Exchange Programs in Architectural Technology
Graham Short,
Head Teacher, Architectural Services, Ultimo
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Ambition in Action
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Ambition in Action
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Ambition in Action
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Ambition in Action
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