Pax Institute of Education

What Pax Institute of Education does

Pax Institute of Education Pty Ltd is a privately held Australian vocational education provider (RTO No. 22207; CRICOS Provider Code 03152D) founded in 2014 and headquartered at 470 Collins Street, Melbourne. The company delivers nationally recognized qualifications under the Australian Qualifications Framework across two disciplinary streams: hospitality/cookery (Cert III in Commercial Cookery, Cert IV in Kitchen Management, Diploma and Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management) and automotive technology (Cert III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology, Cert IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis). It serves approximately 900 enrolled students drawn from 35 nationalities, with international students on Australian student visas constituting the primary segment and a smaller domestic non-visa cohort accessing short skillsets. The company is led by CEO Timple Jain and operates three specialized Melbourne campuses — Collins Street for classrooms, La Trobe Street for commercial-kitchen practical training, and Ascot Vale for automotive workshop training.

The technology stack centers on two online learning platforms — a PAX-branded Didasko Portal LMS and a Moodle-based platform at paxonline.edu.au — which deliver course content, assessments, and student engagement supplementary to face-to-face instruction. The institute has no public AI/ML capability and no proprietary technology beyond these standard LMS deployments. Product delivery is anchored by a network of 150+ approved education agents operating globally under ESOS Act and National Code compliance, supplemented by direct online enrollment through the company website.

Revenue is generated primarily through course tuition fees (international onshore/offshore tiered pricing ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 per program), material fees ($500–$2,000), a $300 non-refundable application fee, ancillary administrative fees (RPL, re-assessment, late payment, credit card surcharges), and pass-through Overseas Student Health Cover arrangements with NIB. A 50% upfront deposit is required prior to term commencement. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no acquisition history; it appears to be founder/owner-operated with a small management team.

Name

Pax Institute of Education

Legal name

Pax Institute of Education Pty Ltd

Website

https://pax.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Pax Institute of Education is a Melbourne-based Australian vocational education provider (RTO/CRICOS-registered) delivering nationally recognized hospitality, cookery, and automotive qualifications to ~900 international and domestic students across three specialized campuses, distributed primarily through a 150+ education agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Melbourne

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue stream from course tuition fees charged to international and domestic students. Fees vary by course duration and level, with international offshore and onshore pricing structures. Payment structure requires 50% upfront deposit with remainder payable before term commencement.
2. Material Fees: Additional fees for course materials including books, uniforms, chef's kit, and ingredients for practical kitchen classes. Automotive courses include boots, uniform, and books.
3. Application Fee: Non-refundable application fee of AUD $300 charged to process international student applications.
4. Ancillary Fees: Various fees including English Placement Test ($15), Credit Card Surcharge (3%), Airport Pickup ($200), RPL per unit ($250), Re-assessment per unit ($100), Late Payment Fee ($10/day), and other administrative charges.
5. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): Mandatory health insurance arrangement for international students, facilitated through providers like NIB. Revenue passed through to health insurance providers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Pax Institute of Education is a CRICOS-registered vocational education provider in Melbourne, Australia, delivering nationally recognized qualifications in commercial cookery, hospitality management, and automotive technology. Courses range from Certificate I through Advanced Diploma and are delivered face-to-face across three Melbourne campuses (Collins Street headquarters, La Trobe Street kitchen campus, Ascot Vale automotive campus) with supplementary online delivery through the PAX Didasko Portal and Moodle platforms. The institute serves approximately 900 students representing 35 nationalities, primarily international students seeking Australian vocational qualifications for employment or migration pathways.

Product overview

Pax Institute of Education is a vocational education provider in Melbourne, Australia offering nationally recognised qualifications primarily in three disciplines: Commercial Cookery/Hospitality Management and Automotive Technology. The institution operates its educational programs through two online learning platforms: the PAX Didasko Portal (learning management system) and Moodle, which deliver course content and facilitate student learning. The course portfolio includes Certificate I to Advanced Diploma levels across hospitality (commercial cookery, kitchen management, hospitality management) and automotive (light vehicle mechanical technology, automotive mechanical diagnosis) disciplines. International students are served through CRICOS-registered courses, while domestic students have access to short skillsets and introductory certificates. Programs are delivered through face-to-face classroom instruction supplemented with practical training in commercial kitchens and automotive workshops.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• SIT30821 Certificate III in Commercial Cookery 52-week vocational course providing skills and knowledge to become a qualified commercial cook, including 192 hours of work-based training. CRICOS Code: 109822A. Priced at AUD $11,000 (onshore) / $13,000 (offshore), plus AUD $2,000 material fee.
• SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management 31-week vocational course for chefs and cooks in supervisory or team leading roles in the kitchen, including 240 hours of work-based training. CRICOS Code: 109700M. Priced at AUD $4,000 (onshore) / $4,000 (offshore), plus AUD $500 material fee.
• SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management 21-75 week vocational course for senior hospitality operators combining broad hospitality skills with managerial skills. CRICOS Code: 112720C. Priced at AUD $3,000 (onshore) / $3,000 (offshore).
• SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management 26-week advanced vocational course for highly skilled senior managers in hospitality operations. CRICOS Code: 112721B. Priced at AUD $3,000 (onshore) / $3,000 (offshore).
• AUR30620 Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology 75-week automotive course covering skills and knowledge for mechanical work on light vehicles in the automotive service and repair sector. CRICOS Code: 103626J. Priced at AUD $15,000 (onshore) / $15,000 (offshore), plus AUD $2,000 material fee.
• AUR40216 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis 23-week advanced automotive course for automotive technicians to develop skills in complex fault diagnosis. CRICOS Code: 0102020. Priced at AUD $3,000 (onshore) / $4,000 (offshore), plus AUD $1,000 material fee.
• AUR40226 Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis Updated version of Certificate IV in Automotive Mechanical Diagnosis for advanced diagnostic tasks in automotive retail, service and repair. CRICOS Code: 120284G.
• SITSS00080 Espresso Machine Operation Skillset 12-week blended learning skillset for domestic students covering preparation and selling of espresso coffee beverages.
• SIT10222 Certificate I in Hospitality Entry-level hospitality qualification for individuals working under close supervision in routine and predictable hospitality work activities, offered to domestic students.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates prepared for roles including Chef, Chef de partie, Kitchen Manager, Restaurant Manager in hospitality sector
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Chef Skills VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for post-study skills assessment and career pathway support. Chef Skills Victoria assists graduates with Provisional Skills Assessment (PSA) and Job Ready Program (JRP) for trades skills recognition. Services include completing applications, documentation, TRA communication, and pathway guidance for cookery graduates seeking employment in Australia.
• Education Agent Network (150+ agents)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive global network of approved education agents facilitating international student recruitment. Agents include major players like 2U Study, Kokos International, AUSSIEWAY, and regional specialists across Asia, Europe, and South America. Agents must comply with ESOS Act and National Code requirements and follow enrollment guidelines.
• MYASTMEDICALsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide GP and mental health services online for students. Student Support Services can refer students to MYASTMEDICAL for medical consultations, supporting student wellbeing and health needs.
• NIB (OSHC Provider)supportingOthersArrangement for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) provision to international students. PAX can arrange OSHC through NIB as part of enrollment package, mandatory for student visa requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Academies Australasia Group: ASX-listed education provider with multiple CRICOS-registered colleges across VET, hospitality, and English programs across Australia and overseas. Comparable international-student VET portfolio but operates at greater scale with multiple brands.
• Think Education Group: Sydney-headquartered private higher education and VET group (owned by EDU Holdings/Top Education) operating CRICOS-registered colleges with hospitality and business pathways. Comparable private CRICOS VET model at slightly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Stanley College: Perth-based private RTO offering hospitality, cookery, and English programs to international students through CRICOS registration. Similar private VET structure, agent recruitment model, and trade-vertical focus.
• William Angliss Institute: Melbourne-based specialist VET provider with deep hospitality, cookery, and tourism programs and CRICOS registration. Most direct peer because of overlapping hospitality/cookery course mix, Melbourne footprint, and international student focus.
• Chisholm Institute: Major Victorian TAFE offering hospitality, cookery, and automotive programs with CRICOS-registered international student pathways. Overlaps on multi-trade VET portfolio and Melbourne-area international recruitment.
• Melbourne Polytechnic: Multi-campus Victorian VET provider delivering hospitality, cookery, and automotive qualifications to domestic and international students. Comparable breadth of trade programs and Melbourne-region delivery.
• Australian Pacific College: Private CRICOS-registered VET provider in Melbourne and Sydney with hospitality, cookery, and business programs driven by international student recruitment via education agents. Comparable private RTO model and agent-led GTM.
• Holmesglen Institute: Large Melbourne TAFE-equivalent offering broad VET programs including automotive and hospitality with significant international student intake. Comparable on multi-disciplinary trade mix and Melbourne campus model.
• Kangan Institute: Melbourne-based TAFE known particularly for automotive and trades training with international (CRICOS) student pathways. Directly comparable on automotive course offerings and Melbourne market.

Emerging players

• Le Cordon Bleu Australia (now closed)/Academie de Cuisine equivalent schools: Premium culinary-focused training institutions serving international students seeking Australian cookery qualifications; representative of niche culinary VET competitors targeting the same agent-recruited international student base as PAX.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PaxInstituteofEducation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pax-institute-of-education

Compliance1 record

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Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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