Hunter Institute delivers on-site training in the workplace with 15 colleges at Belmont, Cessnock, Glendale, Gosford, Hamilton, Hunter Street, Kurri Kurri, Maitland, Muswellbrook, Newcastle, Ourimbah, Scone, Singleton, Tomaree and Wyong. It enrols approximately 60,000 students annually.
Newcastle, 160 km north of Sydney, is the major city of the Hunter Region, where five of the fifteen campuses are located. It is the second largest city in New South Wales, Australia. The Hunter region is Australia’s largest regional economy, due to rapid mining and agricultural expansion.
TAFE NSW has added a range of higher education programs. Hunter TAFE is offering Accounting at Ourimbah campus and Early Childhood at Glendale campus. The Hunter Institute has developed strong links with industry which means that these courses provide practical, career-oriented knowledge to prepare students for professional practice.
Hunter Institute now teaches Higher Education courses in; Accounting; Sustainable Energy; Early Childhood; Other courses are taught at a TAFE level
The Hunter Institute has a range of courses for overseas students.
Hunter TAFE is also home to a fully accredited New South Wales English Language Centre, with courses ranging from Intensive English for beginners to Advanced students, to A Certificate 4 in Advanced English and English for Business Purposes.
As one of Australia’s largest regional centres the Hunter Region offers a relaxed lifestyle and a climate that encourages outdoor activities. It’s lively arts and entertainment scene, it’s close proximity to beaches and Australia’s oldest wine growing region make it attractive to international students. The Hunter Institute has been actively marketing its courses to students in other countries.