Adelaide Institute of Business & Technology (AIBT)

What Adelaide Institute of Business & Technology (AIBT) does

Adelaide Institute of Business & Technology (AIBT) is a private Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 40312, CRICOS Code 03133G) operating campuses in Adelaide CBD (Level 5, 127 Rundle Mall) and Melbourne CBD (Level 6, 350 Queen Street). The institution delivers nationally accredited vocational courses from Certificate II to Graduate Diploma across five categories: Business, Information Technology, Health and Community Services, Hospitality, and English Language training (ELICOS and TESOL). It also runs a VET for School Students program in South Australian high schools that has grown to over 600 active students across nine partner schools.

AIBT's core technology stack is a blended delivery model combining face-to-face classroom instruction with online content accessed through a Canvas LMS and a Microsoft SharePoint-based Student Portal. Administrative systems include Vettrack for vocational compliance, Catapult for education management, and the federal Unique Student Identifier (USI) system for nationally tracked training records. The institution does not maintain a public API, mobile app, or proprietary technology products.

The business model is tuition-driven, with revenue generated primarily from international student fees (AUD 8,000–20,000 per course, depending on level), domestic student fees (subsidised under South Australian STL where eligible), and ELICOS weekly fees of AUD 350 plus AUD 10 material fee. Student recruitment combines direct enrolment (website, social, on-campus) with a global network of over 200 education agents across at least eight Asia-Pacific countries and high school partnerships for the VET for Schools program. AIBT is a member of Adelaide Education Group (AEG), a diversified education conglomerate that also includes Adelaide Institute of Higher Education (AIHE), Adelaide International School (AIS), and Adelaide Research Institute (ARI), providing articulation and credit transfer pathways from vocational to degree-level qualifications. The institution employs 21 staff and is led by CEO Kerrie Evans and Managing Director Don Chen. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Adelaide Institute of Business & Technology (AIBT)

Legal name

Adelaide Institute of Business and Technology

Website

https://aibt.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AIBT is an Australian Registered Training Organisation with Adelaide and Melbourne CBD campuses, delivering accredited vocational courses from Certificate II to Graduate Diploma across Business, IT, Health and Community Services, Hospitality, and English Language training to domestic students, international students, and South Australian high schools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Computer Training (611420), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAAAPAB

Information Technology & Software

Education/Adult & Continuing Education/Industry-Specific Training (Healthcare, Tech, etc.)

SECONDARYEDAMACAG

AI & Machine Learning (Foundations & Applied)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Coding & Computer Science Programs

SECONDARYEDABAFAH

Systems Administration & IT Operations (Windows/Linux, Monitoring, ITSM)

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/Technical & IT Skills Training

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Higher education courses
• English language programs
• International student education
• Accredited certificate courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Adelaide

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Domestic Student Tuition: AIBT generates revenue through tuition fees charged to domestic Australian students for nationally accredited vocational courses ranging from Certificate II to Graduate Diploma levels. Fees vary by qualification level and can be government subsidised through the South Australian Subsidised Training List (STL) for eligible students.
2. International Student Tuition: International students pay higher tuition fees (CRICOS-listed courses) ranging from approximately $12,000 to $20,000 per year depending on the course. Additional fees include material fees, enrolment fees, and placement fees for courses requiring work experience.
3. ELICOS English Language Courses: English language courses charged at $350 per week plus $10 per week material fee, providing flexible revenue based on course duration.
4. Scholarships: AIBT offers scholarships to both domestic and international students demonstrating academic achievement and commitment to completing studies, which may reduce standard tuition revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AIBT is a Registered Training Organisation delivering nationally accredited vocational education and training courses from Certificate II to Graduate Diploma levels across Business, Information Technology, Health & Community Services, Hospitality, ELICOS English Language, and TESOL programs. The institution serves both domestic Australian students and international students from the Asia-Pacific region through campuses in Adelaide and Melbourne CBDs, with blended learning delivery combining face-to-face classroom instruction and online course materials.

Product overview

AIBT is a Registered Training Organisation and CRICOS-registered education provider offering a multi-category vocational and higher education portfolio. The core offering consists of accredited courses across Business, Information Technology, Health & Community Services, Hospitality, and English Language programs (ELICOS and TESOL), ranging from Certificate II to Graduate Diploma levels. Delivery combines on-campus face-to-face instruction with online learning through SharePoint-based portals and Canvas LMS. A specialized VET For School Students program serves secondary school students in South Australia with stackable qualifications and pathway options. Student and Staff Portals provide digital access to academic resources, administrative services, and institutional systems. The institution operates campuses in Adelaide and Melbourne CBD, with articulation pathways to multiple Australian universities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Courses Nationally accredited vocational and higher education courses from Certificate III to Graduate Diploma levels in business administration, legal services, medical administration, entrepreneurship, leadership, and management.
• Information Technology Courses Technology qualifications from Certificate II to Advanced Diploma covering applied digital technologies, IT support, networking, web development, cyber security, and game development.
• Health & Community Services Courses Community services and healthcare qualifications including Certificate III in Individual Support and Diploma of Community Services, with mandatory work placement components.
• Hospitality Courses Commercial cookery and hospitality management qualifications from Certificate III through Diploma, including work placements in commercial kitchens and a course package pathway option.
• ELICOS (English Language Courses) English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students offering General English from Elementary to Advanced levels with flexible entry, rolling intakes every Monday, and 20 contact hours per week.
• TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Graduate Diploma qualification for professionals seeking competence in TESOL program planning, teaching, and assessment, including a 60-hour practicum component.
• VET For School Students Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 600 active students in VET for Schools program from multiple South Australian high schools
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Flinders UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlinders University offers credit transfer for graduates of AIBT from Diploma to Graduate Diploma level, providing articulation pathways for AIBT students to continue their education at university level.
• Torrens University Australia (TUA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTorrens University Australia offers credit transfer for graduates of AIBT from Diploma to Graduate Diploma, enabling seamless university progression for vocational education graduates.
• Southern Cross University (SCU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthern Cross University offers credit transfer for AIBT graduates from Certificate IV to Graduate Diploma level, providing broad pathway options to higher education.
• Adelaide Institute of Higher Education (AIHE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIHE offers credit recognition for all AIBT graduates from Certificate IV to Graduate Diploma. Both institutions are members of the Adelaide Education Group (AEG), enabling integrated vocational to higher education pathways. AIHE also offers packaged Diploma and Advanced Diploma with Bachelor's degrees.
• Study AdelaidecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStudy Adelaide provides the Student Accommodation Advisory Service for AIBT international students, offering housing search assistance, budgeting advice, rental market overview, legal guidance, and support services.
• Adelaide International School (AIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIS is part of the Adelaide Education Group (AEG) ecosystem, providing international education services alongside AIBT within the same institutional network.
• Adelaide Education Group (AEG)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAEG is the parent organisation of AIBT and has been operating for 12 years delivering quality education. AEG includes multiple education institutions: Adelaide International School, Adelaide Research Institute, AIHE, and Adelaide Independent Schools Alliance, providing a comprehensive education ecosystem.
• UniLodgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUniLodge provides fully furnished student accommodation close to AIBT's Adelaide campus, housing over 900 students with apartments in CBD locations including UniLodge @ Metro Adelaide and UniLodge City Gardens.
• Australian Property ManagementminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian Property Management provides a range of fully furnished student accommodation with secure, safe, and convenient housing environments close to the major universities and AIBT.
• Hotel AlbaminorOthersHotel Alba is listed as an industry partner, potentially providing hospitality work placement opportunities for AIBT hospitality students.
• Pennwood Aged CareminorOthersPennwood Aged Care is listed as an industry partner, potentially providing aged care work placement opportunities for AIBT health and community services students.
• Treasury 1860minorOthersTreasury 1860 is listed as an industry partner, potentially providing hospitality and business work placement opportunities for AIBT students.
• MEGTminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMEGT is an Australian Apprenticeship Network Provider who helps employers, current and new employees, and people looking for traineeships create training contracts and refer to RTOs for course delivery. AIBT partners with MEGT for traineeship programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/aibt.education
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/adelaide-institute-of-business-technology

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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