ACPET

Why study at a private college?

Each year more than 2 million students choose to study at private colleges. Here’s why;

Choice – Private providers offer accredited courses across a wide range of industries, including niche courses targeted to specific industry needs

Security – Tuition assurance schemes provide peace of mind and protection of student tuition fees

Experience – Private providers employ experienced, industry-aware teaching staff committed to promoting a culture of achievement

Flexibility – as independent organisations, private colleges can readily adapt to the needs of industry and students

Pathways – partnerships with public or private universities which recognise prior learning. Close industry relationships with an outcome driven approach equates to job opportunities for graduates from private colleges.

The benefits of studying at an ACPET member college?

ACPET is the national industry association for private providers of tertiary training and education, with offices in each state and territory of Australia.

Our members go through a rigorous membership application process and are required to adhere to a strict code of ethics to endure a quality service is provided to all of their Australian and international students.

How ACPET is achieving these aims:

• Quality assurance in course content, staffing and student support services is guaranteed by stringent and regular reviews by government education authorities
• Members are required to adhere to ACPET’s strict quality guidelines
• Encouraging the culture of maintaining the highest standard of educational services and a focus on student success and welfare
• Providing security – tuition assurance schemes provide surety of quality and tuition
• Flexibility provided by private training organisations means they are more responsive to the changes the industry and the needs of the students.