Student Stories

Bernadette Njoki, Kenya
Certificate III Aged Care

"My experience studying at Illawarra Institute was excellent. The Wollongong campus was well equipped and I had professional and skilled teachers. The environment on campus was very peaceful and I found it to be an ideal place to learn.

I chose to study at Illawarra Institute as it has a good reputation and it was recommended to me by friends. I have no regrets about choosing to study at TAFE NSW - Illawarra Institute!"

Astans Mutanikwa, Zimbabwe
Certificate III Aged Care Work

"I felt very comfortable studying at Illawarra Institute. I found the teachers and international student coordinators to be welcoming and friendly. My course at TAFE was fantastic and I now have a pathway to university to study my chosen degree in Nursing."

Sasithorn Saenngoen, Thailand
Certificate III Hairdressing, Goulburn Campus

"I am very happy that I studied at Illawarra Institute. I found everybody to be extremely nice and friendly and they helped me out when I needed it. Studying at Illawarra Institute has been the most enjoyable experience of my education to date."

Victor A'afa, Papua New Guinea
Diploma of Manufacturing Technology

"I found Illawarra Institute to be very good as the teachers were experienced and well qualified in administering a practical approach to learning. I also liked the facilities at Illawarra Institute, which provided an environment conducive to learning. The student services were also excellent and helped me to settle down into study as well as the Australian lifestyle.

Overall I found the services for International Students to be very good and they helped me to adjust to the student lifestyle well."