Host of the 2000 Olympic Games, Sydney is a beautiful and exciting city that is fast becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world! Built around a spectacular harbour, Sydney boasts some of Australia’s most recognisable icons such as the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and the historic Rocks precinct. With a population of just over 4 million, Sydney enjoys a multicultural atmosphere and is home to people from around the world.

Sydney is renown for its endless ocean beaches and an hour’s drive from the city centre are two of Australia’s most magnificent National Parks. Also close are the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains, an area popular with bushwalkers and nature lovers.

The University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, Macquarie University, University of Technology Sydney, University of Western Sydney are all located in the Sydney metropolitan area and are regarded as some of the nation’s leading institutions of higher learning.

For students wishing to undertake vocational education or language study there are many options including the Sydney Institute of Technical and Further Education. The Sydney Institute is Australia's largest and oldest school of vocational education and training. Owned and operated by the NSW Government, the Institute forms part of Technical and Further Education of NSW (TAFE NSW). In its long history of excellence, Sydney Institute has trained more than two million people.

The Sydney Institute has welcomed overseas students for more than 40 years. Today, students from over 70 countries come to the Institute to take English language training or study accounting, information technology, hospitality and a host of other courses. Flexible training options, from traditional classroom instruction to on-line learning are offered to international students.

For more information please contact us at English + Further Study Downunder and we can help you choose your exciting study options.