Correspondence Schools in Australia

91 correspondence schools across Australia, ranked by local votes. Pick a city to narrow it down.

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Lyn Treloar
Sydney

Lyn Treloar

By appointment only · Cammeray · NSW 2062

Integral Health Services director Lyn Treloar has been described as a philanthropic entrepreneur. The services she offers are multi faceted and include consultations synthesising various leading edge…

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Future School
Central Coast

Future School

Grieve Cl · West Gosford · NSW 2250

Future School is a global leader in the development of learning management systems, educational software and has over 25 years experience in tutoring students in the home. Future School is…

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Health and Harmony Colleges
Brisbane

Health and Harmony Colleges

Suite 3, Unit 16-36 Nile St, Nile Palms · Woolloongabba · QLD 4102

Health and Harmony Colleges provide distance education courses in the holistic field. Whether you are looking for a new career change, or an improvement to your existing skill base, education is the…

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FIT College
Sunshine Coast

FIT College

By appointment only · Maroochydore · QLD 4558

FIT College is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) or Education College. Our head of operations is located in Maroochydore, on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, QLD. FIT College has campuses located…

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I Want That Course: Fortitude Valley
Brisbane

I Want That Course: Fortitude Valley

By appointment only · Fortitude Valley · QLD 4006

Providing training to both businesses and individuals Australia wide, I Want That Course specialises in helping you and your staff members aspire to be the best that you can be. We understand that no…

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Australian College
Online

Australian College

By appointment only · Surry Hills · NSW 2010

Australian College is a leading provider of distance and online training courses. From 2015 we will also be offering an array of campus based courses. However you prefer to study, wherever you need…

AMC Training & Consulting
Brisbane

AMC Training & Consulting

By appointment only · Victoria Point · QLD 4165

Nationally Recognised Training in: Certificate III Individual Support (CHC33015) (specialisations in Ageing, Home and Community, Disability) Face to Face, Distance and Online Formats Available…

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iCanMed
Melbourne

iCanMed

By appointment only · Truganina · VIC 3029

iCanMed offers a range of UCAT courses to help students gain the absolute competitive advantage when preparing for the UCAT exam and Interview. You can get UCAT study material, previous question…

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Gold Coast

CFT Queensland

Unit 2, 52 27th Ave · Palm Beach · QLD 4221

Food Safety Supervisor Training - Health & Community Services, Hospitality & Food Processing Sectors Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA), Provide Responsible Gambling Services (RSG/RGS) and…

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Perth

Insite Mind

By appointment only · Perth · WA 6000

At Insite Mind we refer to ourselves as the can openers. It doesn't matter where you are on the journey, we have the tools to help you get a little further around the can. You see, we believe that…

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Melbourne

Distance Education Centre Victoria

315 Clarendon St · Thornbury · VIC 3071

Virtual School Victoria is one of the largest State Government schools in Victoria. Formerly known as Distance Education Centre Victoria, our history dates back to 1909. Our teaching model is based…

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Sydney

Apex Training

57 Pascoe Rd · Ormeau · NSW 4208

Specialising in providing quality education and support for owner builders through our online training and support programmes.

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Correspondence Schools by region

User guide to Correspondence Schools

It was in the mid-1800 when correspondence schools were first established. Instead of physically attending classes, the instructions, modules or workbooks including assessments were originally sent via mail and are now made available online thus gaining access to a virtual campus. Submission of case studies, assignments, and tests are also done in the same manner. Other institutions even provide tutorial support to students taking their courses. Tutors can assist their students via e-mail, online forums, or even through video chat.

There are many reasons why people want to advance their education in the comfort of their homes. Individuals with physical disabilities find it difficult to go to school everyday, while some individuals live in the outskirts of the city or somewhere far from educational institutions. Also, there are students wanting a particular degree that is not being offered in their local university, and instead opt for a distance learning correspondence course which is an efficient alternative to campus-based schooling.

Affordability and flexibility is another advantage of taking a correspondence course, as it gives one the option of paying for one module or lesson at a time. The enrollment and payment process is also made convenient as it is either done online, by phone or via bank transfer. Distance learning also allows the students to complete the course at their own pace. However, most courses have a fixed period and must be completed within the maximum time allowed. This setup also allows working students the flexibility they need to attend to work regularly without missing a class.

One has to be keen enough to find an accredited correspondent school as this will either spearhead their career or help embark a new one by earning a college degree. There are a number of distance teaching providers that has the ability to provide quality learning experience. The correspondence courses range from elementary and full four-year high school diploma programs and various college and graduate degree; there are also branches of military and bible schools that provide distance education courses. A person who wants to obtain a vocational or professional training certificate, or even an associate diploma, or perhaps wanting to up-skill and develop a hobby, or gain personal development can enroll in correspondence courses.

Correspondence school tips

  • It is recommended that high school students confirm with the university that they are interested in if they are accepting incoming freshmen with high school diploma from a correspondence school.
  • Some correspondence schools are accredited regionally while some are accredited internationally. It is best to check and choose the correspondence school that will allow students to transfer their credentials if they have plans of studying on-campus or in a different location in the future.
  • When in doubt, you can check if the correspondence school is registered with any state or territory training authority in Australia or a member of a recognized accrediting body. Accrediting bodies work to ensure that their distance educator members from any country or education system are consistent in providing quality education to students enrolled in their schools.