Recognition of overseas qualifications

If you hold qualifications gained overseas, TAFE NSW will carefully consider them for `advanced standing'. `Advanced standing' means that you will not have to repeat study you have already done in another country. Advice can be sought from the Recognition Coordinator, the Multicultural Education Coordinator or a Student Counsellor at any Illawarra Institute Campus. Your documents and qualifications will need to be certified, and must be in English or translated into English. If you are seeking advanced standing and you cannot provide sufficient documentation, you may be required to do a challenge activity to demonstrate your skills.

Translations can be done by the following organisations:

Community Relations Commission
Language Services
Interpreting and Translating
Level 8, Stockland House
175 - 183 Castlereagh St
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: 1300 651 500 (free call)

Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Parramatta Office
Ground Floor
Jessie Street Centre
2 - 12 Macquarie St
PARRAMATTA NSW 2150
Ph: 131 881

Sydney Office
Ground Floor
26 Lee St
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: 131 881

Wollongong University College
Building 39, Northfields Ave,
WOLLONGONG NSW 2522
Ph: 4226 8892