How many society and culture courses are available to international students in Australia?

There are 5,262 CRICOS-registered society and culture courses available to international students in Australia, offered by 698 registered providers.

What is the cheapest society and culture course in Australia for international students?

The cheapest CRICOS-registered society and culture course in Australia starts from $320 per year in tuition fees. Fees are indicative — always confirm the exact amount with the provider before enrolling.

Which providers offer affordable society and culture courses to international students?

English Unlimited Brisbane Pty Ltd, The Academy of Business and Management Australia Pty Ltd, Global Leadership Institute are among the providers offering affordable society and culture courses to international students. Use the table above to compare fees across all 698 providers.

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Cheapest society and culture courses in Australia for international students

Data updated: 1 July 2026

5,262 CRICOS-registered society and culture courses are available from 698 providers across Australia, with tuition starting from $320 per year. Fees listed are indicative annual tuition costs — confirm the exact amount with each provider before applying.

5,262CRICOS coursesfrom$320/ year

#	Course	Provider	Level	Location	Duration	Tuition fee
1	OET PreparationNon AQF Award · Brisbane	English Unlimited Brisbane Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Brisbane	4 weeks	$320
2	Control traffic with stop-slow batVocational Short Course · Melbourne	The Academy of Business and Management Australia Pty Ltd	Vocational Short Course	Melbourne	1 weeks	$390
3	Graduate Certificate in Police Leadership (Cybersecurity)Graduate Certificate · Moorooka	Global Leadership Institute	Graduate Certificate	Moorooka	26 weeks	$500
4	Graduate Certificate in Police LeadershipGraduate Certificate · Moorooka	Global Leadership Institute	Graduate Certificate	Moorooka	26 weeks	$500
5	Graduate Diploma of Police LeadershipGraduate Diploma · Moorooka	Global Leadership Institute	Graduate Diploma	Moorooka	1 year	$500
6	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Keswick	Xceed Training Solutions Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Keswick	10 weeks	$750
7	Certificate III in Christian LeadershipCertificate III · Baulkham Hills, Waterloo	Hillsong College Ltd	Certificate III	Baulkham Hills, Waterloo	1.4 years	$800
8	Certificate III in Christian LeadershipCertificate III · Baulkham Hills, Waterloo	Hillsong College Ltd	Certificate III	Baulkham Hills, Waterloo	1.4 years	$800
9	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Belmont	Emma Wicks as The Trustee for Paradise Falls Trust	Certificate II	Belmont	4 weeks	$840
10	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Yokine	Integrated Training Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Yokine	6 weeks	$899
11	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Southport, Winnellie	Alana Kaye Group Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Southport, Winnellie	7 weeks	$950
12	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Coburg	Simple Training Academy Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Coburg	7 weeks	$950
13	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Adelaide, Brsbane	Skills Training College Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Adelaide, Brsbane	7 weeks	$999
14	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Braybrook, Dandenong	H.C.H INVESTMENTS PTY. LTD.	Certificate II	Braybrook, Dandenong	4 weeks	$1,000
15	Course in - English for Academic PurposesNon AQF Award · Adelaide	South Australian College of English Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Adelaide	4 weeks	$1,080
16	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Reservoir	New Age Professionals Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Reservoir	8 weeks	$1,100
17	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · West Melbourne	Melbourne Training College Pty Ltd	Certificate II	West Melbourne	9 weeks	$1,145
18	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · North Melbourne	Complete Learning Solutions Pty Ltd	Certificate II	North Melbourne	8 weeks	$1,150
19	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Docklands	Hannan IT Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Docklands	9 weeks	$1,195
20	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Footscray, Deer Park	KV Imperial College Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Footscray, Deer Park	10 weeks	$1,195
21	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Broadmeadows	TAT (Security / Taxi Training) Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Broadmeadows	4 weeks	$1,200
22	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Footscray	Australian Institute of Management and Technology Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Footscray	10 weeks	$1,250
23	Certificate III in Individual SupportCertificate III · Surry Hills, Sydney	Kingsford Education Group Pty Ltd	Certificate III	Surry Hills, Sydney	1 year	$1,400
24	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Williams Landing	TRAINING AND CONSULTING ACADEMY PTY LTD	Certificate II	Williams Landing	26 weeks	$1,400
25	Certificate IV in Christian MissionsCertificate IV · Townsville	YWAM Townsville Assoc. Inc.	Certificate IV	Townsville	2 years	$1,500
26	Certificate III in Individual SupportCertificate III · Belconnen, Braddon +1	The Canberra Training School Pty. Ltd.	Certificate III	Belconnen, Braddon +1	1 year	$1,500
27	Certificate III in Security OperationsCertificate III · Braybrook, Dandenong	H.C.H INVESTMENTS PTY. LTD.	Certificate III	Braybrook, Dandenong	4 weeks	$1,500
28	Certificate II in Transport Security ProtectionCertificate II · Braybrook, Dandenong	H.C.H INVESTMENTS PTY. LTD.	Certificate II	Braybrook, Dandenong	3 weeks	$1,500
29	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Broadmeadows	GLOBAL TRAINING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	Certificate II	Broadmeadows	7 weeks	$1,500
30	IELTS PreparationNon AQF Award · Melbourne	New England Institute of Technology Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Melbourne	4 weeks	$1,640
31	English for BeginnersNon AQF Award · Leichhardt	Australasian College of Advanced Education Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Leichhardt	12 weeks	$1,650
32	English IntermediateNon AQF Award · Leichhardt	Australasian College of Advanced Education Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Leichhardt	12 weeks	$1,650
33	Pronunciation in Context CourseNon AQF Award · Bayswater, Surrey Hills +8	Greenwich College Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Bayswater, Surrey Hills +8	4 weeks	$1,660
34	The OET preparation courseNon AQF Award · Sydney	ECHO Education Technology Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Sydney	12 weeks	$1,700
35	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Werribee	Australian Education Excellence Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Werribee	8 weeks	$1,750
36	Apply economic principles to work in the financial services industryVocational Short Course · North Perth	Keyseq Pty Ltd	Vocational Short Course	North Perth	6 weeks	$1,800
37	Certificate IV in Ageing SupportCertificate IV · Southport, Melbourne +1	VIITE Pty Ltd	Certificate IV	Southport, Melbourne +1	1 year	$1,800
38	English AdvancedNon AQF Award · Leichhardt	Australasian College of Advanced Education Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Leichhardt	12 weeks	$1,850
39	Certificate IV in Christian MissionsCertificate IV · Perth	Youth with a Mission (Perth) Inc	Certificate IV	Perth	1.7 years	$1,890
40	Diploma of Christian Missions LeadershipDiploma · Perth	Youth with a Mission (Perth) Inc	Diploma	Perth	1.9 years	$1,890
41	IAP - Introductory Academic ProgramNon AQF Award · Docklands	Monash College Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Docklands	5 weeks	$1,900
42	Advanced Skills for Academic SuccessNon AQF Award · Camperdown	The University of Sydney	Non AQF Award	Camperdown	4 weeks	$1,950
43	Graduate Certificate of Social ImpactGraduate Certificate · Hawthorn	Swinburne University of Technology	Graduate Certificate	Hawthorn	26 weeks	$2,000
44	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Salisbury, Logan Central +1	HCR Constructions Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Salisbury, Logan Central +1	7 weeks	$2,000
45	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · North Melbourne, Brunswick	Leaders Institute of Training and Education Pty Ltd	Certificate II	North Melbourne, Brunswick	7 weeks	$2,000
46	General English (Starter, Elementary, Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate, Upper-Intermediate, Advanced)Non AQF Award · Loganholme, Spring Hill +1	Strategix Training Group Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Loganholme, Spring Hill +1	12 weeks	$2,000
47	General English (Elementary)Non AQF Award · Melbourne	Australian College for Excellence Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Melbourne	12 weeks	$2,000
48	General English (Advanced)Non AQF Award · Melbourne	Australian College for Excellence Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Melbourne	12 weeks	$2,000
49	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Bowen Hills	Chase Aus Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Bowen Hills	7 weeks	$2,000
50	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Sunshine, Werribee	AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION EXCELLENCE CENTRE PTY LTD	Certificate II	Sunshine, Werribee	8 weeks	$2,000
51	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · East Perth	Phia Education Pty Ltd	Certificate II	East Perth	9 weeks	$2,000
52	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Melbourne	Blue Bird Institute Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Melbourne	10 weeks	$2,000
53	Certificate IV in Christian MissionsCertificate IV · Perth	Youth with a Mission (Perth) Inc	Certificate IV	Perth	1.9 years	$2,030
54	Diploma of Christian Missions LeadershipDiploma · Perth	Youth with a Mission (Perth) Inc	Diploma	Perth	1.9 years	$2,030
55	Preparation for TOEICNon AQF Award · Kangaroo Point, Southport	Shafston International Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Kangaroo Point, Southport	10 weeks	$2,064
56	Realworld English for Teaching Children (TECSOL) (Intermediate to Advanced)Non AQF Award · Haymarket	Speak College Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Haymarket	5 weeks	$2,085
57	IELTS Preparation (Upper Intermediate)Non AQF Award · West Melbourne	Southern Cross Education Institute Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	West Melbourne	6 weeks	$2,145
58	General English BeginnerNon AQF Award · North Melbourne, West Melbourne	Southern Cross Education Institute Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	North Melbourne, West Melbourne	6 weeks	$2,145
59	TOEIC PlusNon AQF Award · Brisbane City, Surfers Paradise	Langports (Gold Coast) Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Brisbane City, Surfers Paradise	5 weeks	$2,175
60	Test of English for Aviation Preparation CourseNon AQF Award · Cairns	Central Queensland University	Non AQF Award	Cairns	5 weeks	$2,225
61	General EnglishNon AQF Award · Kelvin Grove Qld	Queensland University of Technology (QUT)	Non AQF Award	Kelvin Grove Qld	1 year	$2,260
62	Certificate III in DiscipleshipCertificate III · Perth	Youth with a Mission (Perth) Inc	Certificate III	Perth	25 weeks	$2,260
63	Certificate III in Security OperationsCertificate III · Broadmeadows	TAT (Security / Taxi Training) Pty Ltd	Certificate III	Broadmeadows	4 weeks	$2,300
64	English for Tertiary Studies Bridging CourseNon AQF Award · Gwynneville	UOWC Ltd	Non AQF Award	Gwynneville	4 weeks	$2,396
65	IELTS Preparation (Advanced)Non AQF Award · West Melbourne	Southern Cross Education Institute Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	West Melbourne	6 weeks	$2,400
66	Intensive IELTS PreparationNon AQF Award · East Perth	English Direct Australia Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	East Perth	8 weeks	$2,400
67	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Sailsbury, Southport	J Chazzer & B Singh & H Singh	Certificate II	Sailsbury, Southport	8 weeks	$2,400
68	IELTS Examination PreparationNon AQF Award · Sydney	Boston Institute Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Sydney	14 weeks	$2,400
69	PTE Examination PreparationNon AQF Award · Sydney	Boston Institute Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Sydney	14 weeks	$2,400
70	Preparation for Cambridge Business English CertificateNon AQF Award · Kangaroo Point, Southport +1	Shafston International Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Kangaroo Point, Southport +1	10 weeks	$2,411
71	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Melbourne	Nexar Group Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Melbourne	9 weeks	$2,450
72	Realworld English for Hospitality and Tourism (Pre Intermediate to Upper Intermediate)Non AQF Award · Haymarket	Speak College Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Haymarket	6 weeks	$2,490
73	IELTS Examination (Upper Intermediate)Non AQF Award · Crawley	The University of Western Australia (UWA)	Non AQF Award	Crawley	5 weeks	$2,500
74	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Melbourne	Sragill Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Melbourne	10 weeks	$2,500
75	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Abbotsford	BJSB Pty Ltd	Certificate II	Abbotsford	11 weeks	$2,500
76	Certificate III in Security OperationsCertificate III · Salisbury, Logan Central +1	HCR Constructions Pty Ltd	Certificate III	Salisbury, Logan Central +1	7 weeks	$2,500
77	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Maidstone	SKILLSET TRAINING PTY. LTD.	Certificate II	Maidstone	7 weeks	$2,500
78	General English (Elementary to Advanced)Non AQF Award · Petersham	Future College Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Petersham	1 year	$2,500
79	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · North Lakes	Asset Training Australia Pty Ltd	Certificate II	North Lakes	6 weeks	$2,500
80	General English Level 1Non AQF Award · Hobart, Brisbane City +2	Central Australian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Hobart, Brisbane City +2	11 weeks	$2,530
81	General English Level IINon AQF Award · Hobart, Brisbane City +2	Central Australian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Hobart, Brisbane City +2	11 weeks	$2,530
82	English for Academic Purpose - INon AQF Award · Hobart, Brisbane City +2	Central Australian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Hobart, Brisbane City +2	11 weeks	$2,530
83	English for Academic Purpose - IINon AQF Award · Hobart, Brisbane City +2	Central Australian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Hobart, Brisbane City +2	11 weeks	$2,530
84	English for Specific Purposes (ESP)Non AQF Award · Geelong, Burwood	Deakin University (Deakin)	Non AQF Award	Geelong, Burwood	5 weeks	$2,550
85	English for Academic Purposes Program (EAP)Non AQF Award · Geelong, Burwood	Deakin University (Deakin)	Non AQF Award	Geelong, Burwood	25 weeks	$2,550
86	IELTS AdvancedNon AQF Award · Brisbane	Sarina Russo Schools Australia Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Brisbane	10 weeks	$2,650
87	PTE Preparation for SuccessNon AQF Award · Perth, Granville	Apeiro Institute Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Perth, Granville	12 weeks	$2,700
88	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · West Melbourne	ALIT EDUCATION GROUP PTY. LTD.	Certificate II	West Melbourne	12 weeks	$2,700
89	EF Foundation EnglishNon AQF Award · South Brisbane, Perth +1	EF International Language Schools Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	South Brisbane, Perth +1	14 weeks	$2,750
90	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Newcastle West	Alpha Beta College Australia PTY LTD	Certificate II	Newcastle West	8 weeks	$2,750
91	Certificate II in Transport Security ProtectionCertificate II · North Lakes	Asset Training Australia Pty Ltd	Certificate II	North Lakes	6 weeks	$2,750
92	ELICOS English for Academic Purposes Level 1Non AQF Award · Petersham, Haymarket	Elite Education Group PTY. LTD.	Non AQF Award	Petersham, Haymarket	10 weeks	$2,780
93	ELICOS English for Academic Purposes Level 2Non AQF Award · Petersham, Haymarket	Elite Education Group PTY. LTD.	Non AQF Award	Petersham, Haymarket	10 weeks	$2,780
94	Barista@Browns English Language SchoolNon AQF Award · Southport, Melbourne +1	Browns English Language School Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Southport, Melbourne +1	5 weeks	$2,870
95	English for Academic PurposesNon AQF Award · Melbourne	Australian National College of English Pty. Ltd.	Non AQF Award	Melbourne	10 weeks	$2,885
96	General English (Pre-Intermediate)Non AQF Award · Sydney	Australian Institute of English Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Sydney	12 weeks	$2,900
97	General English (Intermediate)Non AQF Award · Sydney	Australian Institute of English Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Sydney	12 weeks	$2,900
98	General English (Upper Intermediate)Non AQF Award · Sydney	Australian Institute of English Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Sydney	12 weeks	$2,900
99	Graduate Academic SkillsNon AQF Award · Camperdown	The University of Sydney	Non AQF Award	Camperdown	7 weeks	$2,920
100	General EnglishNon AQF Award · Box Hill	SA Adelaide Language Centre Ltd	Non AQF Award	Box Hill	10 weeks	$2,950
101	Preparation for IELTS (Advanced)Non AQF Award · Bankstown	Inter-Continental Colleges Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Bankstown	10 weeks	$2,950
102	English for Academic Purposes (Advanced)Non AQF Award · Bankstown	Inter-Continental Colleges Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Bankstown	10 weeks	$2,950
103	EAP/IELTS Preparation (Intermediate)Non AQF Award · Sydney	Academy of English Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Sydney	10 weeks	$2,950
104	Certificate III in DiscipleshipCertificate III · Cannonvale, Glenorie +8	Youth with a Mission Canberra Inc.	Certificate III	Cannonvale, Glenorie +8	25 weeks	$2,990
105	IELTS FoundationNon AQF Award · Melbourne	Masters In Training Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Melbourne	12 weeks	$3,000
106	Pearson Test of English PreparationNon AQF Award · Sydney	Sydney Metropolitan Group Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Sydney	12 weeks	$3,000
107	IELTS PreparationNon AQF Award · Cannington	Nithi College Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Cannington	14 weeks	$3,000
108	Certificate II in Security OperationsCertificate II · Cairns City, Brisbane	FEDERATION ACADEMY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD	Certificate II	Cairns City, Brisbane	8 weeks	$3,000
109	English for Academic Purposes (EAP 1,2,3)Non AQF Award · Melbourne	College Avalon Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Melbourne	33 weeks	$3,000
110	Diploma of Christian Missions LeadershipDiploma · Cannonvale, Byron Bay +10	Youth with a Mission Canberra Inc.	Diploma	Cannonvale, Byron Bay +10	2 years	$3,200
111	English for Academic Purposes (EAP)Non AQF Award · The Rocks, Melbourne	Victorian Institute of Technology Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	The Rocks, Melbourne	12 weeks	$3,200
112	ELICOS for Academic PurposesNon AQF Award · Box Hill	Box Hill Institute	Non AQF Award	Box Hill	40 weeks	$3,200
113	ELICOS for General EnglishNon AQF Award · Box Hill	Box Hill Institute	Non AQF Award	Box Hill	20 weeks	$3,200
114	IELTS PreparationNon AQF Award · Haymarket	Whitsundays College of English Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Haymarket	12 weeks	$3,200
115	Certificate IV in Sport and RecreationCertificate IV · Northbridge, Sydney	International College of Capoeira Pty Ltd	Certificate IV	Northbridge, Sydney	22 weeks	$3,200
116	English for Academic Purposes (Upper Intermediate to Advanced) (1 to 10 weeks)Non AQF Award · Ashfield	Advance English Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Ashfield	10 weeks	$3,200
117	Diploma of Christian Ministry and TheologyDiploma · Oxford Falls	C3 Church Sydney Ltd	Diploma	Oxford Falls	41 weeks	$3,240
118	Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry and TheologyAdvanced Diploma · Oxford Falls	C3 Church Sydney Ltd	Advanced Diploma	Oxford Falls	41 weeks	$3,240
119	English for Academic Purposes I (EAP-I)Non AQF Award · Melbounre	Global Education Consultant Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Melbounre	12 weeks	$3,250
120	English for Academic Purposes II (EAP-II)Non AQF Award · Melbounre	Global Education Consultant Pty Ltd	Non AQF Award	Melbounre	12 weeks	$3,250

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