Stanley College

PROFILE STANLEY COLLEGE

locationAustralia

Established in 2008

Stanley College is a multi award winning independent institute of higher and vocational education founded in 2008, with campuses in Perth and Adelaide, offering pathways from English and vocational certificates up to bachelor and postgraduate business degrees for international students. It offers industry aligned programs in hospitality, commercial cookery, business, information technology, community services, nursing, health, early childhood and professional year training, designed to maximise employment outcomes through work integrated learning and internships. International students benefit from job ready skills, small classes, strong student support services and flexible pathways that can lead from VET and English courses into bachelor and master level study at the same institution.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Ranked #1 for student satisfaction in Western Australia in an independent survey conducted by the Government of Western Australia Department of Training and Workplace Development in 2021, recognising outstanding student experience and support.

  • Winner of the 60th Australian Export Award for International Education and Training in 2022, acknowledging excellence in delivering Australian education to international students.

  • Recognised as a multi award winning institute of higher education and vocational education with more than 15 years of experience, serving thousands of international students.

FACILITIES

Stanley College provides modern teaching and learning facilities across its campuses, including classrooms with audiovisual equipment, computer labs, libraries, student lounges and prayer rooms, along with meeting rooms and breakout areas that support both individual and group study.

International students have access to free campus WiFi, IT support, printing services, employment liaison services and counselling, which are designed to support academic success and wellbeing. Student life is complemented by organised social and cultural activities in Perth and Adelaide such as barbecues, tours and coastal trips.

  • Classrooms with projectors and audiovisual equipment, at West Perth, Perth City, Mirrabooka and Adelaide campuses

  • Computer labs and campus WiFi, at West Perth and Mirrabooka campuses

  • Student libraries and learning resource centres, at Perth and Adelaide campuses

  • Student lounges and indoor or outdoor breakout areas, at multiple campuses including West Perth and Mirrabooka

  • Prayer rooms, at West Perth and Mirrabooka campuses

  • Creche facilities, at Mirrabooka campus

  • Employment liaison desk, IT support desk and finance desk, mainly at West Perth campus

  • Printing and photocopying services, at library and main campus facilities

LOCATION

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.5

Programmes

  • Diploma of Community Services

  • Diploma of Nursing

  • Diploma of Hospitality Management (Food and Beverage Pathway)

  • Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management

  • Diploma of Information Technology (including Cyber Security stream)

  • Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Diploma of Business

  • Other VET diplomas in areas such as leadership and management, health and related fields, as listed in current VET course scope

  • Bachelor of Business (with majors in Accounting, Management, Digital Marketing, and Hospitality and Events Management)

  • Bachelor of Community Services

  • Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology

  • Master of Business (with specialisations such as Management and Hospitality Management)

  • Graduate Diploma of Business

  • Graduate Certificate of Business

 

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

AUD 230

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

AUD 8,600 to AUD 18,000

AUD 16,500 to AUD 17,800

AUD 19,500

Living Cost

Based on Stanley College estimates for Perth, a typical international student might spend roughly AUD 1,800 to AUD 2,300 per month, including accommodation such as shared rental or homestay, groceries, utilities, transport, phone or internet and basic entertainment, depending on lifestyle and city.

ACCOMODATION

off-campus
Homestay with Australian Homestay Network
  • Benefits: Safe and supportive family style environment, cultural immersion and opportunity to practise English in daily life

  • Room: Private furnished bedroom with bed, desk, wardrobe, chair and study lamp, with shared access to bathroom and laundry

  • Facilities: Use of household utilities and internet, shared living spaces, optional meal packages depending on chosen plan

  • Price range: Typically around AUD 235 to AUD 325 per week for homestay, which includes utilities and many living costs according to Stanley College estimates for Perth.

off-campus
Shared rental accommodation
  • Benefits: Greater independence, chance to live with fellow international or local students, and flexibility in location and lifestyle

  • Room: Usually furnished private or shared bedrooms within an apartment or house, with shared kitchen, bathroom and living areas

  • Facilities: Access to kitchen facilities, laundry, internet and common spaces, with costs for electricity, water and internet usually split between housemates

  • Price range: Shared rental accommodation is estimated at about AUD 95 to AUD 215 per week, with separate weekly costs for food, transport and other expenses depending on the student’s choices.

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