Australian International College

What Australian International College does

Australian International College (AIC) is a privately held vocational education provider headquartered at Hyde Park Plaza Hotel, 38 College Street, Darlinghurst in inner Sydney. Founded in 1992 by Dr. Stephen Rainer and Mr. Marko Malivong (originally as Australian Centre student services agency), the institution operates as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No: 41215) regulated by ASQA and a CRICOS-registered provider (Code 03456K) authorized to enroll overseas students under the ESOS framework. Its mandate is to deliver hospitality and cookery qualifications to international students studying in Australia on student visas, primarily sourced from the Asia Pacific region.

AIC's core product is a stacked, three-tier vocational pathway in hospitality: SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, and SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, offered as standalone courses or bundled packages (with tuition ranging from A$12,480 to A$25,840 across 8–12 term programs). The college complements this with short courses in Responsible Service of Alcohol, Responsible Conduct of Gambling, Food Safety Supervisor, and Barista training. Delivery combines classroom theory, a professional commercial kitchen, a function room, and an operating restaurant for practical training, supported by a Moodle-based online learning platform for resources and assessment submission. Faculty include trainers with industry experience at venues such as ARIA at the Sydney Opera House, Royal Sydney Golf Club, Stamford Plaza, and Peter Doyle @ the Quay.

AIC's business model is tuition-driven, with international student fees (paid per term or upfront) as the primary revenue stream. Go-to-market is conducted through a network of over 50 education agents across Australia and overseas (including Bangkok-based S & K International Education) acting under written agreements compliant with the National Code of Practice 2007, supplemented by direct enrollment via the college website and modest organic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram. Operations are led by co-founders Dr. Stephen Rainer (PEO) and Marko Malivong, Ph.D. (Managing Director), with a total headcount of 9 employees, indicating a small, boutique-scale institution.

Name

Australian International College

Legal name

Australian International College Pty Ltd

Website

https://aic.nsw.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Australian International College is a private Sydney-based CRICOS-registered vocational education provider delivering hospitality and cookery qualifications (Cert IV to Advanced Diploma) plus short courses (RSA, RCG, Food Safety, Barista) to international students, recruited primarily through a 50+ education agent network across Australia and Asia Pacific.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training (Hospitality & Cookery)

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAHAHAJ

International Business & Global Management Schools

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Business Schools & Management Institutes

SECONDARYEDAIAIAI

Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International)

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/International Summer/Winter Schools & Short-Term Academic Programs

SECONDARYEDAIABAE

Articulation & Credit Transfer Partnerships

Education/International Education & Study Abroad/University/College Exchange Programs & Partnerships

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Hospitality management courses
• Commercial cookery training
• International student education
• Certified training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Student Tuition Fees: The college generates revenue through tuition fees charged to international students enrolled in vocational education courses. Fees vary by course and can be paid per term or in advance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Australian International College is a CRICOS-registered vocational education provider delivering hospitality management and commercial cookery qualifications to international students in Sydney. It offers a stacked pathway of Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Diploma of Hospitality Management, and Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management, complemented by short courses such as RSA, RCG, Food Safety Supervisor, and Barista. Training combines practical sessions in a professional commercial kitchen and operating restaurant with theoretical instruction supported by the Moodle online learning platform.

Product overview

Australian International College (AIC) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No: 41215) and CRICOS Provider (03456K) offering vocational education and training programs in hospitality and cookery. The institution provides a stacked qualification pathway consisting of three main accredited courses: SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management, and SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management. These programs can be taken as standalone qualifications or as package courses for international students. AIC also offers short courses including RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol), RCG (Responsible Conduct of Gambling), and Food Safety certifications. The college utilizes Moodle as its online learning management system (AIC Learning System) where students access learner resources and submit assessments. Education services are delivered at the Sydney CBD campus located at Hyde Park Plaza Hotel, with programs operating on a term-based academic calendar (typically 10 weeks per term followed by 2-week breaks).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SIT40521 Certificate IV in Kitchen Management Vocational qualification building upon Certificate III in Commercial Cookery, combining practical cookery skills with theoretical knowledge and kitchen management issues for commercial cookery professionals. Aimed at international students seeking a CRICOS-registered pathway in hospitality and cookery.
• SIT50422 Diploma of Hospitality Management Advanced vocational qualification providing in-depth theoretical knowledge of service quality, budgeting, business rostering, and legal aspects of hospitality operations. Offered to international students as a standalone or packaged course.
• SIT60322 Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management Highest-level vocational qualification building on Certificate IV and Diploma qualifications, enabling further advancement in hospitality management skills and knowledge for international students.
• RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) Training Nationally recognized certification training qualifying individuals to sell, serve or supply liquor in NSW, required for those working in the liquor industry.
• RCG (Responsible Conduct of Gambling) Training Certification training qualifying individuals to carry out work in relation to gaming machines, covering responsible gambling practices and workplace expectations.
• Food Safety Supervisor Training Nationally recognized certification for individuals working in food service, covering food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Barista Course Specialized training course for coffee preparation and service skills, offered as a short course for hospitality students.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Australian Centre Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025Education agent representing Australian International College. Located at Ground Floor 38 College Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2000 Australia. Contact: Kamonrat KANJANARAT.
• Australian Visa Central Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025Education agent and visa consultancy representing Australian International College. Located at 1 Cairo St, The Ponds NSW 2769 Australia. Contact: Aireen Silva.
• BridgeBlue Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025Education agent (Bridge Blue Pty Ltd) representing Australian International College. Located at Suite 3, Level 2, 137-139 Bathurst Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Contact: Peter Kovach.
• Edu Vision Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025Education agent representing Australian International College. Located at Suite 408, 147 King Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Contact: Uka Uugantsetseg Badia.
• EduHub Global Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025Education agent (Eduhub Global Pty. Ltd) representing Australian International College. Located at Suit 505, Level 5, 83 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Contact: Bikash Bhujel.
• Edunetwork Australia Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025Education agent representing Australian International College. Located at Level 20, Tower 2 Darling Park, 201 Sussex Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Contact: Bring Quang DINH.
• Expert Education & Visa ServicescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025Education and visa services agent representing Australian International College. Located at Level 6, 263 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Contact: Badri Aryal.
• Globancy Pty LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025Education agent representing Australian International College. Located at Suite 14, Level 15 Rialto Tower, 327 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000. Contact: Anup SHRESTHA.
• iae Edu NetcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025Education agent (IAE Edu Net) representing Australian International College. Located at Shop 2, Ground Floor 307 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000. Contact: Mina Kwon.
• S & K International EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 13 August 2025International education agent based in Thailand representing Australian International College. Located at IDEO Building, 138/1 Krungthonburi Road, Bangkok, Thailand. Contact: Somporn Kitipong.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Holmesglen Institute: Major Victorian VET provider with broad hospitality, cookery, and tourism programs. Less directly competitive in Sydney but represents a scaled incumbent that benchmarks AIC's offerings.
• TAFE NSW: Largest public VET provider in NSW, offering hospitality and cookery qualifications at typically lower tuition. Sets the floor on pricing for private CRICOS providers like AIC and competes for the same international and domestic students.
• Navitas: Large international education provider operating pathway and VET programs in Australia. Sets the institutional benchmark for agent-driven international student recruitment that AIC also relies on.

Direct peers

• International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS): Private higher education and VET provider in Sydney focused on hospitality, tourism, and business management with strong international student intake. Directly comparable in target segment and geographic market.
• Australian Pacific College: Private CRICOS-registered VET provider in Sydney with hospitality, cookery, and business programs targeted at international students. Closely comparable in scale, location, and tuition pricing model.
• Le Cordon Bleu Australia: Premium culinary and hospitality training institution operating in Sydney/Adelaide with international student focus. Competes directly with AIC for hospitality/cookery students willing to pay premium tuition for recognised qualifications.
• Think Education: Australian private higher education and VET group offering hospitality and design programs to international students. Comparable in private CRICOS positioning, agent-led recruitment, and stacked qualification pathways.
• Kenvale College: Sydney-based private VET college specialising in hospitality and cookery programs for international students. Directly comparable in scale, niche, CRICOS registration, and tuition pricing band.
• William Angliss Institute: Specialised Australian VET college focused on hospitality, cookery, and tourism with a strong international student intake. Highly comparable to AIC in product mix (cookery + hospitality management stack) and CRICOS-registered delivery model.
• Stanley College: Perth-based CRICOS-registered VET provider with significant international student enrolment across hospitality, cookery, and business streams. Similar private, agent-driven GTM model to AIC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Australianinternationalcollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/aiccollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/australian-international-college

Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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