With six convenient campus locations and numerous delivery points servicing around 49,000 students, Brisbane North Institute of TAFE (BNIT) is one of the largest institutes of its kind in Queensland.
About Us
Our priority is to provide international students with an authentic Australian educational experience. You will study with Australian classmates, so you can establish local friendships and become immersed in the Australian culture.
BNIT uses the latest and most effective teaching methods with highly qualified teachers who have both academic and industry experience, enabling them to offer you a 'hands-on' learning experience. Our small class size policy means we can also deliver greater personal attention and support to all students.
Whether you are a beginner or advanced, BNIT can help with your needs in mastering the English language. BNIT offer an extensive ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) course that is accredited by the National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) with a scope of levels from elementary to advanced.
Our qualified teachers assist students to learn and improve their English in a warm and friendly environment with a focus on ensuring students can use their English in real life situations.
Student Services
The International Student Officer provides a range of services to prospective and current international students, which include:
- program enquiries
- administration of all procedures including processing, applications, issuing offers of place, enrolment and orientation
- assistance and advice on health cover, visa, accommodation and transport
- referrals to student support, counselling, learning support and tutorials.
Career assistance and guidance
We can assist you in thinking about your career path, advise you about the ways our various programs may assist your career, and explain the ways programs can work as pathways to further study.
Employment and activities
We can advise you about many aspects of student life such as:
- finding accommodation and employment
- developing your resume and preparing you for job interviews
- dealing with complaints
- organising activities on campus.
Facilities
BNIT has campuses located at Bracken Ridge, Caboolture, Grovely, Ithaca (Red Hill), Redcliffe and South Brisbane, with teaching and library facilities such as computer labs, multimedia equipment, free on-campus parking and cafeteria facilities.
Learning hubs
Learning hubs are located at all BNIT campuses and provide a range of services and facilities, including a wide range of books, magazines, electronic resources, internet connectivity, inter-campus loans, audio-visual equipment and quiet study areas for the convenience of the students.
Courses
BNIT offers a range of courses for international students in areas in demand including:
- accounting
- aged care
- animal services
- arts
- business studies
- children's services
- community welfare
- commercial cookery
- events
- graphic design
- horticulture
- hospitality
- information technology
- justice administration
- travel and tourism.
Locations
- Studying in Brisbane's north affords you the opportunity to experience Australia's unique natural beauty from the stunning outback, rainforests and our famous beach culture, while gaining an internationally competitive qualification. As Australia's fastest growing capital city and with a lively young inner-city vibe, Brisbane has become a popular choice for international students.
Redcliffe
64-68 Klingner Road REDCLIFFE QLD Australia
Bracken Ridge
157 Norris Road BRACKEN RIDGE QLD Australia
Caboolture
Tallon Street CABOOLTURE QLD Australia
Ithaca
Fulcher Road RED HILL QLD Australia
Open Learning
1 Cordelia Street SOUTH BRISBANE QLD Australia