Studying at AIPC as an International Student
For over 30 years, we have helped more than 55,000 people from 27 countries pursue their goal of becoming a Counsellor. Educating qualified Counsellors is our sole focus. This focus gives us some very unique insights into the needs of our students.
For our international students, we understanding it is exciting, yet daunting, to move to another country. For this reason, we have a strong focus on supporting our international students in transitioning to living and studying in Australia.
Counselling…an Enriching Vocation
The demand for counsellors and professionals with counselling skills is highly needed in many countries. Counsellors are playing an important role globally to ensure more equitable access to mental health care and outcomes1.
As a Counsellor, you can make a real difference within your local community. We’ve assisted people from all backgrounds, whether it be adding counselling skills to their current skillset or working in a as a Counsellor. Many of our students are seeking to acquire counselling knowledge and skills to work in their communities, both in Australia and other nations. Irrespective of your background, our students all share a strong desire to help and support others.
With at least one in ten people worldwide living with a mental health disorder, there is a growing recognition and need worldwide for Counsellors, and Professionals with counselling skills2.
In Australia, employment for counsellors has risen strongly in previous years and is expected to grow another 14.2% over the next five years to 20263.
Our Promises to You
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Guarantee of Education Excellence
Your calling is our calling too. We understand this because our people are helping professionals too. With over 30 years of education experience, we’re confident our curriculum and support services set the benchmark for the industry. Caring for people is the core of what we do, it’s why our work matters and why we provide you with a no-questions tuition guarantee.
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#1 Career Outcomes Program
Our graduates get jobs. It’s that simple. We provide our graduates with free Career Coaching services and resources to help them gain employment or establish their own private practice. Your goal is our goal too.
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#1 Industry Recognition
We specialise in helping people help others. As a specialist educator with over 30 years experience, we’ve been building industry connections that help you thrive. That brings a wisdom of experience that gives us deep insight into the helping professions. We’ve translated this experience into a highly applicable and enjoyable education experience for our students.
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References
1Hohenshil, T. H., Amundson, N. E., & Niles, S. G. (2015). Counseling around the world: An international handbook. John Wiley & Sons.
2Dattani, S., Ritchie, H., & Rosner, M. (2021). Mental health. Our World in Data. https://ourworldindata.org/mental-health
3Commonwealth of Australia. (2021, September 10). Counsellors. Labour Market Insights. https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/occupation-profile/counsellors?occupationCode=2721
