At Sterling Business College we encourage a diverse multicultural mix of students from Australia and around the world which provides an exchange of cosmopolitan ideas and friendship. With around 160 students on campus, we are able to appreciate and provide for every student personally.
Study at Sterling Business College is designed to allow time out for other important aspects of your life. Classes are held over 3.5 days on average, with breaks after each 9 weeks study allowing you to have some time out for extra study, work experience, a casual job, or other personal activities.
As at October 2011 our current College nationality mix is made up of 33% Australian students and students from over 40 other nationalities. Please download our Current Nationality Mix (pdf)
Entry requirements
English R
equirements
Our College programs require a minimum level of English proficiency which is equivalent to Upper Intermediate Level or an IELTS score of 5.5. Students who need to improve their English skills may want to package their Sterling Business College course with an English Language course with Perth International College of English or Milner International College of English.
Academic Requirements
As a general guide, the table below provides the academic requirements to enrol in any of our courses.
| Course | Academic Requirement |
| Certificate III or below | Must have completed 10 years of schooling or equivalent |
| Certificate IV or above | Must have completed 12 years of schooling or equivalent |
Exemption from Units
If you feel that you may already have skills and experience in some of the units offered, you can apply for skills recognition.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a form of assessment that acknowledges skills and knowledge gained through:
- Formal training by industry or education
- Work experience
- Life experience
and measures this knowledge and experiences against the mandatory learning outcome/performance criteria in a specific unit of a course.
Skills recognition may only be given for whole units of competencies so you can only exempt from a whole unit/units of competency.
To maintain a full-time study load, international students who successfully gain skills recognition may be required to undertake alternative units.
Working while studying
As an international student you are able to work up to 20 hours per week while you are studying in Australia. During holiday breaks you can extend this to full time work.
College Orientation
There is an orientation session for international students prior to the beginning of each term. This is an opportunity for you to meet the Administration staff and to introduce you to the College and its facilities, and also to meet with other new students.
At orientation you will receive your individual, comprehensive orientation pack, information on your class timetable, student ID card, overseas student health card, and a transport concession card (Smart Rider) that gives you a discount on all train, bus and ferry fares.
Someone to talk to
Sterling Business College provides, or will arrange, counselling and pastoral care for students in the following areas:
- Study skills
- Education information
- Applications for further study
- Information on overseas student health cover and international students’ obligations with respect to overseas visa conditions
- Personal, emotional and cultural issues
Dependants
If you are on a student visa and are bringing your school-aged children to Australia, you will have to pay full fees at a government or non-government school.
Activities
Cultural activities, guest speakers and study excursions are all part of the Sterling Business College experience and we will encourage you to take part in these.
Accommodation & Airport Pickup
Provided prior arrangement has been made, you can be picked up from the airport by a representative of the college. We understand the importance of students from overseas having comfortable and secure living arrangements within easy reach of the campus, and we can provide you with advice on the following accommodation alternatives:
- Homestay, where you live with a local family
- Rented accommodation, such as apartments or houses
- Temporary short-term accommodation in hostels, dormitories and apartments
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
Students from overseas are required to take out Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their stay, prior to entering Australia. OSHC is a special health cover that provides medical and hospital insurance for overseas students. This health cover can be arranged by us as part of your enrolment process.
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Links
MEDIBANK http://www.medibank.com.au
CRICOS http://cricos.deewr.gov.au