Queensland International Institute

What Queensland International Institute does

Queensland International Institute (Qii) and its affiliated Queensland International Institute of Technology (QiiT) are two separately registered Australian Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) operating under unified management from a single Brisbane CBD campus. Founded in 2006, the institutions are dually registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS Nos. 02763G and 03486D) and deliver nationally accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs under the Australian Qualifications Framework. Their qualification catalogue spans ELICOS English language courses (General English and Cambridge exam preparation), Business courses (Leadership and Management at Certificate IV, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma levels; Project Management), Community Services (Early Childhood Education and Care, Ageing Support), Hospitality, and short courses including First Aid and Barista training.

The institutions deliver content via a web-based Student Portal (built on VETTrak) and an early-stage eLearning interface that provides course materials, assessments, results, schedules, and trainer communications. Onshore and offshore authorized education agents in at least nine countries — Colombia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, plus Australia itself — drive student recruitment, supplemented by direct enrollment and an admissions office (QiiY) in Yangon, Myanmar that also delivers English preparation classes. A wholly-owned subsidiary structure (QiiY) supports pipeline development in the Myanmar source market.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition fees from international students holding Australian student visa subclass 500, with secondary fee-for-service revenue from domestic Australian students, Recognition of Prior Learning assessments, short courses, and corporate professional development. Reported international course fees range from approximately $10,000 to $18,650 AUD depending on qualification, with material and enrolment fees billed separately. Pathway partnerships with Southern Cross University and Griffith University provide credit articulation toward bachelor-level degrees, while a partnership with Australian Internships adds work-experience and Professional Year Program options to the student value proposition.

Name

Queensland International Institute

Legal name

Queensland International Institute

Website

https://qii.qld.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Queensland International Institute is a Brisbane-based, dual-RTO (Qii and QiiT) vocational education provider delivering CRICOS-registered ELICOS, Business, Community Services, and Hospitality courses to international students recruited through a global agent network, with pathway articulation to Southern Cross University and Griffith University.

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Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Language + Academic Skills (EAP) Bridging Programs (EDAIAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Interpretation & Translation Skills Training (Non-degree, Exam-Oriented) (EDANACAK)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• English language courses
• Community services training
• Business management courses
• CRICOS registered provider

Headquarters

HQ city

Brisbane

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Student Tuition Fees: Tuition fees charged to international students holding Australian student visas (subclass 500) for CRICOS-registered courses including ELICOS, Business, and Community Services programs.
2. Domestic Student Fees: Fees for domestic students undertaking nationally accredited qualifications and short courses under fee-for-service arrangements.
3. QiiY Admissions Office Operations: Admissions office in Yangon, Myanmar recruiting students and delivering English preparation classes for pathway to Qii/T studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Queensland International Institute (Qii) and Queensland International Institute of Technology (QiiT) are two separately registered Registered Training Organisations co-located in Brisbane CBD that deliver nationally accredited vocational education and training to international and domestic students. Their offerings cover ELICOS English language programs (General English and Cambridge exam preparation), Business qualifications (Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Leadership and Management, plus Project Management), and Community Services training (Early Childhood Education and Care and Ageing Support), delivered with articulated pathways to degrees at Southern Cross University and Griffith University.

Product overview

Queensland International Institute (Qii) and Queensland International Institute of Technology (QiiT) are two separate Registered Training Organisations operating from one Brisbane CBD location. Qii offers English language courses (ELICOS) including General English and Cambridge exam preparation, alongside Business and Community Services qualifications. QiiT focuses on Business and Community Services courses including Leadership and Management, Project Management, and Early Childhood Education and Care. The institution provides student-facing digital platforms (Student Portal and eLearning), vocational placement support, Recognition of Prior Learning, and corporate professional development services. Qii also operates QiiY, an admissions office in Yangon, Myanmar.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• English Courses (ELICOS) English language training for international students including General English (Starter to Elementary, delivered via intensive progression pathway) and Cambridge Exam Preparation (PET, FCE, CAE). CRICOS-registered program for student visa holders.
• Business Courses (Qii) Nationally accredited business qualifications including leadership and management and project management pathways for international students on Australian student visas.
• Community Services Courses (Qii) Community services qualifications including Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30113 Certificate III and CHC50125 Diploma) and Ageing Support (CHC43015 Certificate IV), with nationally recognised training for international and domestic students.
• Business Courses (QiiT) Business qualifications offered through QiiT including BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management, and BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, for international students.
• Community Services Courses (QiiT) Community services qualifications offered via QiiT, including Early Childhood Education and Care courses for international students.
• First Aid Short Courses Accredited first aid training including HLTAID011 Provide First Aid and HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting. Issues nationally recognised Statement of Attainment upon completion. Available to both domestic and international students.
• Barista Course Introduction to Barista short course teaching espresso coffee preparation, milk texturing, and coffee service under Australian standards.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment-based service that recognises skills and knowledge gained through prior work experience rather than formal training. Students pay only for assessment, with gap training added as required.
• Corporate Professional Development Tailored professional development solutions for organisations covering over 150 units of accredited training. Delivered under fee-for-service arrangements.
• Australian Internships Opportunity Partnership program with Australian Internships offering Professional Internship, Stipend Internship, Hospitality Internship, and Professional Year programs for international and domestic students.
• VETTrak Student Portal Web-based student portal providing access to personal information, enrolled courses and units, results, scheduled classes, payment due dates, class materials (assessments and handouts), and messages from trainers.
• eLearning Platform Online learning interface available for specific courses, providing access to course materials and online training resources. Currently available for select courses with plans for broader rollout.
• Scholarship Programs Sponsored scholarships for international students from Sri Lanka, India, and Nepal with tiered tuition fee support to assist access to CRICOS-registered courses.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pathway to university credit transfer at Southern Cross University and Griffith University

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Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Australian InternshipsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2013Qii/T partnered with Australian Internships (AI), a specialist organization providing international and Australian students with training, work experience and cultural exchange programs. AI provides approximately 1,000 international participants annually with internship programs including Professional Internship Program, Stipend Internship Program, Hospitality Internship Program, and Professional Year Program. AI is approved by Department of Home Affairs for multiple visa subclasses.
• Southern Cross UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit arrangement partnership enabling Qii graduates to receive credit towards degrees at Southern Cross University. SCU is ranked in top 500 universities globally (Times Higher Education 2015-2016) with research rated 'at world standard' in 24 research areas. Full details available in SCU's credit precedence and articulation database.
• Griffith UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCredit arrangement partnership enabling Qii graduates to receive credit towards undergraduate courses. Griffith University is ranked in top 2% of universities globally with six campuses in South East Queensland, offering 200+ degrees to 50,000 students and 200,000 alumni across 130 nationalities.
• Study BrisbaneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQii is a member of Study Brisbane, an initiative driven by Brisbane Marketing in partnership with government and industry for the economic, social and multicultural benefit of Brisbane's international education sector. The program promotes Brisbane as Australia?s 'New World City' destination for international students.
• Council of International Students Australia (CISA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerQii/T is one of only three VET providers to be active members of CISA, participating in conferences and forums that specifically look at the Education industry in relation to International students.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• IDP Education: IDP Education is the dominant global student placement platform with a large footprint in Australia. Indirectly comparable via shared international student recruitment economics, though IDP places students rather than delivering VET/ELICOS courses itself.

Direct peers

• Imagine Education Australia: A CRICOS-registered private RTO in Queensland delivering ELICOS, business, and community services qualifications to international and domestic students. Highly comparable in portfolio mix (ELICOS + VET) and target market to Qii/T.
• English Unlimited (formerly ILSC / ILTA): An Australian CRICOS-registered ELICOS provider offering General English and Cambridge exam preparation from Brisbane. Direct peer to Qii's ELICOS program (same city, same course categories, same customer segment).
• Australian Institute of Professional Education (AIPE): A Brisbane-based private CRICOS/RTO provider offering business, leadership/management, and community services programs to international students. Direct Brisbane-region VET peer with overlapping course portfolio and customer base.
• Academies Australasia Polytechnic: An Australian-listed VET provider delivering certificate to advanced diploma qualifications including business and community services. Comparable scale and scope to Qii/T in the AQF vocational space, though with multiple campuses and listed ownership.

Broad incumbents

• Navitas: Navitas is a large Australian-listed international education provider operating university pathway colleges, English language (ELICOS) schools, and vocational programs. Comparable to Qii/T in offering English language + VET/higher education pathway bundles to international students, but at materially greater scale and breadth.
• INTO University Partnerships: INTO partners with universities globally to deliver pathway programs (foundation, diploma, English) for international students. Comparable VET/ELICOS-to-degree pathway model to Qii's SCU/Griffith articulation partnerships, but at global scale.
• Kaplan Australia (Kaplan International): Kaplan International operates English language schools and pathway/diploma programs in Australia serving international students under CRICOS. Directly comparable to Qii on ELICOS + VET pathway offering, with a larger brand footprint.
• Study Group (Australia pathway colleges): Study Group runs international foundation, diploma, and English language pathway programs in partnership with Australian universities. Closely comparable model to Qii/T in terms of English + diploma pathways into universities, but operating across multiple Australian campuses.

Others

• Australian Catholic University (ACU) / VET pathway programs: While not a direct competitor for international students entering through articulation, ACU (and similar regional universities) compete for the same pathway-student pool that Qii feeds into SCU and Griffith. Indirect peer through the higher-education pathway value chain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/QIISAQII
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/queensland-international-institute

Compliance5 records

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Subsidiaries1 record

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