Gold Coast International College

What Gold Coast International College does

Gold Coast International College (GIC) is a privately held Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 45028) and CRICOS-registered provider (Code 03568B) operating from a single campus at 1a/56 Paradise Ave, Miami, Queensland, on the Gold Coast. Founded in 2018, the college delivers nationally accredited vocational education and training (VET) under the Australian Qualifications Framework across six faculties: hospitality, trades, business, fitness, sports and recreation, and General English. The technology footprint is conventional for the sector — mixed-mode delivery combining practical workshop sessions, face-to-face instruction, and self-paced workbooks, with a Zoho Forms-based online application system. GIC holds 7 employees and operates without disclosed institutional or parent-company backing.

The college generates revenue almost exclusively from tuition fees, with course pricing ranging from $230 per week for General English to $16,000 for the Certificate III in Painting and Decorating. Tuition is supplemented by resource fees and enrolment fees. The go-to-market relies on two parallel channels: a network of more than 50 education agents globally who refer international students, and a direct-to-consumer website enrollment pathway. The international student segment — drawn from at least 11 countries including China, India, Nepal, Brazil, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Vietnam, Colombia, and the Philippines — is the primary customer base, with domestic Australian students as a secondary segment. Programs are designed to feed recognized licensing and accreditation pathways, including QBCC for construction trades and ICREPs/EREPs for fitness qualifications.

Name

Gold Coast International College

Legal name

Gold Coast International College

Website

https://gic.edu.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gold Coast International College is a small, privately held Australian Registered Training Organisation on the Gold Coast delivering nationally accredited vocational courses in hospitality, trades, business, fitness, sports, and English to international and domestic students via direct enrollment and a global agent network.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Short-Term Certificate & Micro-Credential Programs (International) (EDAIAIAI), Articulation & Credit Transfer Partnerships (EDAIABAE), Credentialing, Academic Credit, Assessment & Transcript Services (EDAIAFAO)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• English language courses
• Hospitality training programs
• Trade certification courses
• Fitness qualification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: The college generates revenue primarily through tuition fees charged for vocational education and training courses. Fees vary by qualification level and course duration, ranging from $230 per week for General English to $16,000 for Certificate III in Painting and Decorating. Additional fees include resource fees and enrolment fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gold Coast International College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO Code 45028) and CRICOS provider (03568B) delivering nationally accredited vocational education and training (VET) courses across hospitality, trades, business, fitness, sports and recreation, and General English programs. It enrolls both domestic Australian students and international students, combining classroom instruction, hands-on workshops, and work placements to produce job-ready graduates.

Product overview

Gold Coast International College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and CRICOS provider offering nationally accredited vocational education and training (VET) programs for domestic and international students. The institution operates as a unified educational platform with multiple faculties delivering practical, career-focused courses. The core product portfolio consists of Hospitality Programs (Certificate IV in Kitchen Management, Diploma of Hospitality Management), Trades Programs (Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling, Certificate IV in Building and Construction), Business Programs (Certificate IV in Business, Diploma of Business, Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management), Fitness Programs (Certificate III in Fitness, Certificate IV in Fitness), Sports and Recreation Programs (Certificate III in Sports & Recreation, Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management), and General English courses. All programs are designed to equip students with practical skills and industry-recognized qualifications for employment in Australia's competitive job market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospitality Programs Vocational hospitality courses covering customer service, food and beverage operations, event management, and kitchen management for students preparing to enter the Australian hospitality workforce.
• Trades Programs Trade education including painting and decorating, wall and floor tiling, and building and construction, combining classroom instruction with practical workshops for the construction sector.
• Business Programs Business courses focusing on leadership, strategy, administration, and entrepreneurship skills for aspiring business professionals.
• Fitness Programs Fitness courses preparing students to become qualified personal trainers, gym instructors, or wellness coaches, with industry accreditation through ICREPs and EREPs.
• Sports and Recreation Programs Sports and recreation courses combining physical education, coaching, and event management for students pursuing careers at fitness centres, sporting complexes, and leisure centres.
• General English English language programs focusing on speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation for international students seeking academic success and social integration.
• Certificate IV in Fitness (SIS40221) Qualification reflecting the role of personal trainers with specialist skills to train individual clients or groups to improve health-related components of fitness.
• Certificate IV in Business (BSB40120) Qualification reflecting roles in Business Services, carrying out specialist and moderately complex administration or operational tasks requiring self-development skills.
• Certificate IV in Building and Construction (CPC40120) Qualification designed to meet the needs of builders and managers of small to medium sized building businesses, meeting requirements under Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC).
• Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320) Qualification providing a trade outcome in wall and floor tiling for residential and commercial construction work, including 18 weeks of work placement.
• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating (CPC30620) Qualification equipping individuals with essential skills for the painting and decorating industry, covering surface preparation, painting techniques, decorative skills, and safety regulations.
• Certificate IV in Kitchen Management (SIT40521) Qualification reflecting the role of commercial cooks who have a supervisory or team leading role in the kitchen, operating independently or with limited guidance from others.
• Diploma of Hospitality Management (SIT50422) Qualification reflecting the role of highly skilled senior operators using broad hospitality skills combined with managerial skills to coordinate hospitality operations.
• Diploma of Business (BSB50120) Qualification for individuals with various job titles including executive officers, program consultants and program coordinators, developing skills across a wide range of business functions.
• Advanced Diploma of Leadership & Management (BSB60420) Qualification reflecting individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
• Diploma of Sport, Aquatics and Recreation Management (SIS50122) Qualification reflecting the role of individuals working in the sport and recreation industry in a management or organisational capacity, managing programs at fitness centres, sporting complexes, and leisure centres.
• Certificate III in Fitness (SIS30321) Qualification reflecting the role of individuals performing a range of activities within the fitness industry, providing pathways to work as an instructor for group, aquatic or gym programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates are job-ready for roles in their chosen industry sector upon course completion

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 4U - For You AustraliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Advance Global StudyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• AMET Education & MigrationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Aptitude MigrationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Asia Pacific GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Aussizz GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Australia Migrate PTY LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Australian Education ConsultantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Australian WayminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Expert EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Genix EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Hello AustraliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• International Visa SolutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Pathway To AustraliaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Success Education and Visa ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Yale Migration and Education ConsultantsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducation agent partner that refers prospective students to Gold Coast International College for enrollment in vocational courses.
• Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body that licenses builders and construction professionals in Queensland. GIC's building and construction courses provide pathways to QBCC licensing.
• International Confederation of Registers for Exercise Professionals (ICREPs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational fitness industry accreditation body that recognizes GIC's Certificate IV in Fitness qualification for registration as a personal trainer.
• European Register of Exercise Professionals (EREPs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean fitness industry accreditation body that recognizes GIC's Certificate IV in Fitness qualification for professional practice.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• TAFE Queensland: Public provider of vocational education across the same Queensland/Gold Coast geography as GIC. Offers overlapping trades, hospitality, business, and fitness qualifications under the AQF, making it the most direct comparable for course mix and target student.
• ILSC Education Group: Global language and vocational training provider with strong Australian presence offering General English and VET programs to international students. Directly comparable on the General English and international-student segments of GIC's portfolio.
• Australian Pacific College: Private CRICOS-registered college in New South Wales delivering business, IT, hospitality, and English programs to international students. Comparable in private RTO positioning, AQF course mix, and international-student focus.
• Holmesglen Institute: Major Australian VET provider offering certificates and diplomas across trades, hospitality, business, and sport/fitness under the AQF. Comparable course portfolio though much larger scale; useful reference for VET competitive dynamics.
• Imagine Education: Queensland-based private RTO and CRICOS provider delivering VET and English programs to international and domestic students. Comparable in scale, geography, course mix (trades, business, hospitality, fitness), and reliance on education agents.
• Stanley College: Western Australia-based private CRICOS-registered college offering vocational certificates and diplomas plus English language programs to international students. Closely comparable business model, target segment, and AQF-aligned offerings.

Emerging players

• ELC (English Language Company): CRICOS-registered English language school in Sydney and Melbourne serving international students preparing for further study. Comparable as an English-language feeder for international students, complementing GIC's General English offering though narrower in scope.

Broad incumbents

• Kaplan Australia: Australian arm of global Kaplan International offering higher education, vocational, and English language programs to international students. Comparable in the international student pathway market though broader and more brand-recognized than GIC.
• Navitas: Large publicly-listed international education provider operating university pathway programs, English language, and vocational offerings globally. Comparable as a scaled operator in the international-student education space with overlapping pathway-style offerings.
• TAFE NSW: Largest public VET provider in Australia offering extensive vocational qualifications across all of GIC's verticals. Serves as the dominant, publicly-funded incumbent that anchors pricing and quality expectations across the Australian VET market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gic-goldcoast

Compliance3 records

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