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Welcome Message

I am pleased to welcome you to an Australian Education Group with a difference. We offer you the choice of six registered Colleges all owned and managed by Garratt's Limited, a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange that has been operating for more than 100 years.

Our goal is to encourage you to attain your personal best and develop the self-confidence that will give you a competitive edge. Graduates have gone on to Universities or have obtained attractive positions in commercial organisations, legal and accounting firms, Government departments, and advertising and travel agencies.

Our Colleges are registered as providers of accredited courses with the Commonwealth Government of Australia for the purpose of offering courses to international students (CRICOS). We offer modern facilities and experienced and well-qualified staff. We have students from more than 91 countries.

We are dedicated to ensuring quality training and student satisfaction.

On behalf of the Academies Australasia team, I invite you to join us - to expand your knowledge, improve your career prospects, and, of course, to enjoy the fabulous Australian lifestyle!

Mr Christopher Campbell
Christopher Campbell
Chairman & Managing Director
Academies Australasia Group

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Who Are We?
The Academies Australasia Group of Colleges is owned and managed by Garratt's Limited, a company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange that has been operating for more than 100 years.

Academies Australasia is the brand name under which Garratt's operates in the Australian international education sector. A number of our colleges have a long history. For example, Clarendon has been teaching students for more than 50 years.

Over the years, thousands of students from 91 countries have come to Australia to study at the colleges that make up the Academies Australasia Group:
  • Academy of English (ELICOS)
    - [Operations include Academy of English (Blue Mountains) and Academy of English (Korea)]
  • Australian International High School (Senior High School)
  • Academy of Social Sciences (Vocational)
  • Australian College of Technology (Vocational)
  • Clarendon Business College (Vocational)
  • Supreme Business College (Vocational).

These colleges, which are conveniently located in Sydney’s CBD (505 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000) in the Blue Mountains, and in Canberra offer courses that are registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (‘CRICOS’).

Our student programmes address various exciting and unique cultural, social and sporting opportunities that Sydney offers. Our students get the chance to learn about a range of different cultures and to form long lasting friendships with people from all over the globe.

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Our Team
Our team is made up of caring, qualified and experienced people from Australia and around the world.

We have travelled widely and have a wealth of knowledge about different cultures.

The countries we come from include: Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh, Brazil, Czech Republic, England, India, Lauda, Nepal, Pakistan, People's Republic of China, Philippines, Romania, Singapore, South Korea, Turkey, USA, Venezuela, Vietnam and, of course, Australia.

We speak several languages, such as: Afrikaans, Bangala, Czech, English, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Korean, Malay, Mandarin (and dialects), Nepalese, Pakistani, Portuguese, Romanian, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese.

Universities our staff members graduated from include:
  • Anadolu University (Turkey)
  • Ballarat University (Australia)
  • Central Queensland University (Australia)
  • Da Lat University (Vietnam)
  • Deakin University (Australia)
  • Macquarie University (Australia)
  • Mahatma Gandhi University (India)
  • North West University (South Africa)
  • Polytechnical University Institute 'Santiago Marino' (Venezuela)
  • Southwest-China Teacher's University (People's Republic of China)
  • Technological University Institute 'Antonio Jose de Sucre' (Venezuela)
  • Uludag University (Turkey)
  • University of New England (Australia)
  • University of Pretoria (South Africa)
  • University of Singapore (Singapore)
  • University of South Africa
  • University of Sydney (Australia)
  • University of Technology, Sydney (Australia)
  • University of the Punjab (Pakistan)
  • University of Western Sydney (Australia)
  • University of Wollongong (Australia)
  • Victoria University (Australia)

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Why Study With Us?
  • We are owned and governed by a very well established and strictly regulated company - Garratt's Limited. Garratt's has been operating for more than 100 years and is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange.
  • Our colleges offer a wide range of recognised courses at different levels. Fields of study include:
    • English:
      • General English
      • EAP, TOEIC, TOEFL and IELTS preparation
      • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
    • Vocational:
      • Accounting & Financial Services
      • Business Administration
      • Business Management
      • Information Technology
      • Marketing
      • Travel and Tourism
    • Senior High School:
      • Year 11
      • Year 12
  • We provide an ideal study environment with very friendly staff, dedicated teachers and well-equipped classrooms.
  • Successful completion of our Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses may lead to credit towards a Bachelor Degree at university Australia or overseas.
  • Our Colleges are located in the heart of Sydney's Business District making them easily accessible by public transport and close to many of the main visitor attractions. We also have a college in Blue Mountains and Canberra.
  • Social activities are regularly arranged to provide a friendly and casual environment for students to mix with each other and with the staff and teachers.
  • Sydney is the largest city in Australia and is a most enjoyable destination for students. We have an excellent climate, magnificent beaches and it is, generally, a very safe environment.
  • The colleges are members of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training.
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Where Are We?
Academies Australasia's Colleges are located in the heart of Sydney's business district, on Level 6, 505 George Street. The location is excellent, very close to Town Hall station, accommodation, shopping and entertainment.

Our location:
- Level 6, 505 George Street, Sydney

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People's Republic of China
Beijing & Tianjin Offices

Nellie Lu
Representative

Deputy Director  
Nankai Guard College , Tianjin , China
Room 702, Level 7, Boling Building , Nankai University
No.94, Weijin Road , Tianjin , 300071

Tianjin Tel: +86 22 2349 4222
Beijing Tel: +86 10 8854 3260
Mobile Tel: +86 13 911 653 898

Email: nellie@vip.sohu.com



Authentication of Incorporation and Registrations of Academies Australasia Group Colleges

A.    Academy of English Pty Limited

        ABN 81 101 461 974
        Provider Code 02399M
        Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney, Serial No. 0000617
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B.    Australian International High School Pty Limited

        ABN 87 101 461 965
        Provider Code 02401M
        Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney, Serial No. 0000615
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C.    Academy of Social Sciences Pty Limited

        ABN 24 101 363 688
        Provider Code 02398A
        Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney, Serial No. 0000620
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D.    Australian College of Technology Pty Limited

        ABN 15 101 298 800
        Provider Code 02408D
        Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney, Serial No. 0000618
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E.    Clarendon Business College Pty Limited

        ABN 99 086 899 596
        Provider Code 01953J
        Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney, Serial No. 0000619
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F.    Supreme Business College Pty Limited

        ABN 26 088 022 593
        Provider Code 02028E
        Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney, Serial No. 0000616
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Accreditation by the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Sydney
A.    Academy of English Pty Limited       
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B.    Academy of Social Sciences Pty Limited
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C.    Australian College of Technology Pty Limited
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D.    Clarendon Business College Pty Limited
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E.    Supreme Business College Pty Limited
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