Overseas programs
Globally competitive training
TAFE NSW training is globally competitive and South Western Sydney Institute delivers this quality vocational education and training in universities, colleges and workplaces around the world.
SWSi has emerged as a leading provider of vocational education and training internationally and it has established successful programs in China, Malaysia and the Philippines. It has developed relations with education groups in other countries including Denmark, Indonesia and Vietnam seeking educational exchange (student and teacher), cooperative educational ventures and customised training.
We also have developed partnerships with educational institutions in China and the Philippines which have been recognised as a best practice model. The Institute is recognised for the quality of educational delivery according to Australian Quality Training Framework and ISO 9001 standards. The cooperative education programs also provide cultural exchange and professional development.
Programs of study
Advanced Diploma and Diploma courses can be undertaken by students in a range of areas including:
- English Language
- International Business
- Accounting
- Marketing
- Information Technology
- Engineering
- Hospitality
Credit transfer
TAFE accredited courses give students a pathway and advanced standing into Australian university undergraduate programs. This credit transfer can be up from 33% to 50% of a degree, depending on the subjects studied. Graduates of South Western Sydney Institute's international programs have been successful in gaining further studies in Australian and international universities and in obtaining high-level employment within the dynamic and rapidly expanding international workforce.
International partners
South Western Sydney Institute has partnership relationships with two instititutions in the Philippines.


Institute of International Culinary and Hospitality Entrepreneurship (IChef)
We are a registered provider under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). Our CRICOS Provider Code is 00591E. Our Provider Name is NSW Technical and Further Education Commission