The Bremer Institute of TAFE

Major areas of study

Automotive, Hospitality (including Commercial Cookery and Management), Hairdressing and Horticulture.

Orientation meetings

International students are generally provided with a broad orientation initially (tour of campus, student identification organised, copies of visa and OHSC information is obtained), followed by a more specific course orientation by the relevant faculty.

Campuses

Boonah, Bundamba, Goodna House, Inala, Ipswich and Springfield

Total number of students: In excess of 15,000 individual students in total.

Main countries of origin: Korea, United Kingdom, China, Phillipines and Brazil.

Accommodation

The Bremer Institute can assist international students to locate suitable accommodation such as homestay, shared or rental housing. Modern, purpose-built student housing is also available within Ipswich and Education City.

International student services

The Bremer Institute provides staff to assist International students with:

- Obtaining information about living in Brisbane/Ipswich/Gold Coast;
- Accommodation, banking and transport arrangements;
- Support for cultural adjustment and homesickness;
- Details of community support and multi-cultural services;
- Overseas health cover and health concerns;
- Information pertaining to visa conditions such as attendance, academic progress, contact details and working while on a student visa;
- Student identification (ID) cards and internet access;
- Arranging learning support to help with academic difficulties
- Information regarding Bremer Institute facilities and procedures.

Airport pickup

The Bremer Institute can arrange airport pick up for international students - these arrangements are generally finalised at the time of enrolment. Please note that an additional fee applies for this service.

International students: http://www.bremer.tafe.qld.gov.au