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The Education State

Thousands of international students start their education in Victoria's schools, experiencing a world-class curriculum and pathways to higher education here and abroad. Victoria's research, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem attracts highly skilled international talent and investment. The state's innovation and employment precincts are where research institutes, businesses, accelerators and start-ups come together to connect and collaborate. Home to Australia's tech city and a leader in EdTech, Victoria delivers education and training designed for the future.

Victoria offers a global education, where graduates are equipped to meet the challenges of a complex world, excel in their chosen field and form enduring ties with international peers. Whether based in Victoria or in their home country – studying with Victoria is how global careers are launched.

Victoria's education offering to students

Primary & secondary education
VCE* & VCAL†
Adult & community education
English language traning
Vocational education
& training
Higher education
Professional training
Research
AQF# & NON-AQF qualifications, including micro-credentials

Primary & secondary education

VCE* & VCAL†

Government & independent schools Universities TAFE institutes

Adult & community education

AQF# & NON-AQF qualifications, including micro-credentials

Government & independent schools Universities TAFE institutes

English language training

AQF# & NON-AQF qualifications, including micro-credentials

Government & independent schools Universities TAFE institutes

Vocational education & training

AQF# & NON-AQF qualifications, including micro-credentials

Government & independent schools Universities TAFE institutes

Higher education

AQF# & NON-AQF qualifications, including micro-credentials

Government & independent schools Universities TAFE institutes

Professional training

AQF# & NON-AQF qualifications, including micro-credentials

Government & independent schools Universities TAFE institutes

Research

AQF# & NON-AQF qualifications, including micro-credentials

Government & independent schools Universities TAFE institutes

* Victorian Certificate of Education

† Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning

Australian Qualifications Framework

Victoria's high-quality student accommodation offering

Victoria offers a range of safe and high-quality accommodation options for international students. This includes university managed accommodation, residential colleges, purpose-built student accommodation, and commercially managed student housing. Younger international students are well supported by homestay households who are sourced and monitored by Victoria's schools, providing the safety and security of family.

The student accommodation sector is continuously evolving to meet the needs and expectations of students. This is being achieved through enhanced standards, competitive rent and support for student wellbeing, social integration and educational achievement.