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INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

China

Holmesglen is a national leader in delivering programs in China as well as welcoming inbound international students to study vocational and higher education in Australia.

Holmesglen has been a pioneer of transnational education, offering Australian vocational qualifications in many countries for over 20 years. China has always been a key market, representing 80% of our offshore enrolments.

We currently have partnerships in Ningbo, Jinan, Nanjing, Suzhou, and Guangzhou. Courses offered include international business, accounting, hospitality, building and construction, building design (Architectural), English language training and early childhood education.

Student mobility and teacher exchange initiatives are integral components of our partnerships in China. Each year, our partner institutions send student study tour groups to Holmesglen, and we deliver customised professional development programs for visiting teachers. In addition, many students from our partner institutes and universities progress to Holmesglen to undertake degree studies in Australia through our established pathway programs.

Located in Jinan, the capital city of Shandong Province, SICT is a full-time, state-owned vocational education provider with a history spanning more than 80 years. It is recognised as one of the top 10 institutions in China’s National High-Level Vocational Colleges (Category A). SICT employs over 1,000 staff and enrols approximately 15,000 full-time students across 51 diploma programs.

Holmesglen supplies SICT with comprehensive teaching and learning resources to support the delivery of customised Accounting and Business programs. Each semester, Holmesglen academic specialists travel to SICT to teach core subjects within both disciplines.

Holmesglen and SICT have also collaborated extensively on teacher training, curriculum development, and academic exchange initiatives. Each year, SICT sends student study tour groups to Holmesglen, enabling participants to improve their English language skills and gain insights into Australian culture through a range of learning activities. These experiences often encourage students to pursue further study at Holmesglen.

CASE STUDY: Learn more about the positive outcomes of our collaboration with Shandong Institute of Commerce and Technology.

Located in Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, ZBTI is a full-time, state-owned vocational education institution with a history of more than 100 years. The partnership between Holmesglen and ZBTI has spanned over 25 years. ZBTI has been recognised as a leading vocational education provider in Zhejiang Province, and its collaboration program with Holmesglen is regarded as an industry benchmark across China. Holmesglen delivers two accredited Diploma programs—Business and Accounting—through a co-delivery model at the ZBTI campus.

Holmesglen sends qualified teachers to ZBTI each semester to teach key subjects within both diploma programs. Upon completing their diploma studies at ZBTI, many students choose to continue their education at Holmesglen, progressing into degree programs through established pathway arrangements.

CASE STUDY: Learn more about how the International Business and Accounting Program and Online English Language Program have helped thousands of students.

Located in Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province, GPWE is recognised as one of the leading vocational education institutions in both Guangdong and across China.

Holmesglen signed a Cooperative Program Agreement with GPWE in 2013. As part of this partnership, Holmesglen has mapped the Chinese diploma programs delivered by GPWE to equivalent accredited Australian diplomas, enabling students to receive appropriate credit when they articulate to Holmesglen.

The cooperative program has broadened students’ academic and global perspectives, providing diverse pathways for further study and career development. More than 130 GPWE students have continued their studies at Holmesglen, successfully completing diplomas, advanced diplomas, and degrees in building and construction, building design (architectural), and hospitality. Notably, over 20 graduates have gone on to earn postgraduate qualifications from world‑renowned universities in Australia.

Suzhou Vocational University (SVU) is a public, full‑time institution of higher vocational education with a history spanning 110 years.

Since its establishment in 1911, SVU has grown into a well‑recognised regional institution, highly regarded by the community. The university is committed to advancing vocational education, supporting the professional development of both teachers and students, and strengthening strategic planning to achieve cooperative, innovative, and mutually beneficial outcomes with domestic and international partners.

Holmesglen has partnered with SVU since 2020 to deliver online English language training. This program offers students several key benefits:

  • Enhanced English language proficiency
  • Improved employment prospects
  • Opportunities to engage with visiting Holmesglen teachers and experience aspects of Australian culture when circumstances permit

In 2021, Holmesglen and SVU signed a Transnational Education Partnership Agreement for the International Children’s Services program. Under this arrangement, students complete one and a half years of the Holmesglen Diploma of International Children’s Services (52853WA) at the SVU campus as part of a three‑year study program.

The first Early Childhood Education (ECE) cohort commenced recruitment in September 2022 and entered the mainstream program after completing one year of English language training. The second cohort began recruitment in September 2023 and progressed into the mainstream ECE course in September 2024.  The program will continue to be delivered until the end of 2027.