Baxter Institute is a college of international standing with an enviable reputation amongst its local and international students. It is located in the center of Melbourne – one of the world’s most livable cities. We are proud of our reputation as a leader in vocational training, with modern facilities, equipment, and professional staff who demonstrate a level of expertise appropriate to their fields. Our training departments include Dental, Automotive, Bakery, Fabrication, Business, English, Information Technology, Accounting, Beauty, and Hairdressing.
Direct Entry Requirements/Prerequisite
For International Student
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (see below)
- Completion of Year 11 (Aus) or equivalent*
- Successful completion of Pre-training review (PTR)
* Subject to the assessment level of the student’s country.
See Individual information page for each qualification for any specific requirements.
For Domestic Student
- Successful completion of Pre-training review (PTR)
Atmosphere
Our students and staff come from diverse backgrounds. They share a culture of respect, diversity, creativity, and achievement. We are proud of our dedicated staff, who work closely with our students to create a dynamic learning environment on our campuses.
Students who come to us are given the opportunity to achieve and grow personally, intellectually and professionally:
- To learn about their field and its practical application in business;
- To explore different experiences that will help them explore their hopes and dreams
- To work together and find long lasting friendships and relationships
Social Activities
An ongoing social activities program runs throughout each semester and provides opportunities for students to enjoy a range of activities outside study. We have many activities available including regular student parties, film screenings, and museum visits. These events are a great way to meet other students and make new friends. Event calendars are made available on enrolment
Learning Support Services
At Baxter Institute we strive for excellence in a caring but focused way. We support our students to achieve their goals and graduate with the technical, business, entrepreneurial and social skills, demanded by business and the communities by:
- Focusing our curriculum on mastering key concepts and practical application
- Providing extensive student support through our excellent educational facilities and student services
- Special assistance in dealing with issues of language and cultural differences
- Operating flexible course start dates and timetables
- Great facilities at our Melbourne CBD campuses
- Flexible payment plans
Student Mentors
Our teaching in Baxter Institute approaches are embedded in the problem and work-based learning and we seek to enthuse our students to get the most from their study by using real-life settings for our courses.
(ATMC CRICOS CODE: 03013D)