Established 1986. QIBA (Queensland International Business Academy) is a government accredited vocational education institution (estab-lished in 1986).
QIBA specialises in Business, Computer, ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) and University Pathway programs for Australian and International students.
QIBA (the only ELICOS and Business College in Australia overlooking the Pacific Ocean) is located in a modern shopping and business centre: ‘Showcase-on-the-Beach’, at Coolangatta, not far from the Gold Coast international airport. QIBA is central to famous beaches, tourist attractions, national parks and sporting clubs.
QIBA is a meeting place for Australian and International students from several continents, who together prepare for international careers in a high-tech, information-rich, global business community.
QIBA’s Business Diploma Courses are part of the Australian Qualifi-cations Framework (AQF) and provide advanced standing at Austra-lian Universities, as well as many international Universities.
QIBA staff and management have exceptional experience in international education: QIBA has been involved with major TESOL projects in Japan, Malaysia and New Caledonia, with on-going English for Academic Study programs in Tianjin China.
WHAT MAKES QIBA SPECIAL
- AUSTRALIA is one of the SAFEST destinations for international students. (Stable Government and Economy with a Multicultural population)
- Gold Coast : one of the best locations in Australia. Scenic beauty, great sub-tropical climate and unpolluted environment guarantee a healthy lifestyle.
- QIBA’s modern premises are purpose-built to provide a comfortable “home away from home”. (A café style kitchen, wireless iInternet services and a beachfront balcony overlooking the Pacific Ocean)
- QIBA takes special care with every student. (Manage-ment, academic staff and administrative personnel are highly qualified and experienced, class sizes are kept small)
- QIBA works in partnership with various Universities. (Our programs provide direct access and advanced standing in Bachelor Degrees, up to 80 credit points)
- QIBA has its own professional homestay service. (Dedicated homestay coordinator, regular inspections and student counseling)
- QIBA assists every student with integration into Australian culture and society. (joining sport clubs, preparing for casual employment while studying, counseling with Director of Studies and group social activities).
PROGRAMS & COURSES
- General English,
- English for Business Communication,
- English for Academic Study,
- IELTS & FCE test preparation,
- English for High School Preparation,
- English for Teaching Young Learners,
- English for Aviation.
Group Study Tours – Executive English & Life Drawing, Executive English & Project Management, School groups, Teachers, Sport, Dance, Music and other special interests. – Diploma of Business, with specialized studies in Office Administration, Management, HRM and Marketing.