Aspire Institute

About  Aspire Institute

Aspire offers higher education undergraduate and postgraduate courses as stand-alone qualifications or, should you wish to further your studies, you could choose to use your qualification as a pathway into a bachelor or other program at the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS) , or one of the distinguished Australian universities and colleges that Aspire has partnerships with.

For those not quite ready for a one-year Diploma course, Aspire also offers the Australian Foundation Program – your stepping stone to higher education if you have not completed the final year of high school.

Aspire English programs are ideal for students who meet the academic requirements for our pathways but need or would like additional English language proficiency before commencing study.

Students will develop the essay and report writing, presentation and critical thinking skills in English that are required for success in undergraduate study. 

Successful course completion provides students with a nationally recognised award that improves their employment prospects.

Why Aspire

You are worth more than your high school results
At Aspire Institute we believe in education for all. We love to see our students succeed.

You will thrive in a learning environment that rewards the commitment you have made to furthering your education. We aren’t just about providing you with the education you deserve; we are about people, support, and making your professional aspirations a reality.

We are here to support you with the very best in academic support and student care. We help you find your academic strengths and nurture them with small class sizes, highly experienced lecturers, and ongoing academic support including a Student Success Centre and English language support services.

Start at Aspire, finish at university
Aspire Institute is your pathway to university / college. Choosing from universities / colleges of distinction including UTS, UOW, Griffith Uni and ICMS, you will use your Aspire Institute diploma to jump straight into the second year of university study or a degree at the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS)

Aspire Institute is your community
As an Aspire Student you are part of the wider  ICMS community. Your global career starts here as you make friends and network with students from more than 50 countries.

We encourage a happy balance between study and your spare time. We work hard and play hard with exceptional student experiences outside the classroom including tours, sports, student societies and opportunities to make a close community of friends.

Campuses

Aspire Institute offers courses on two different campuses:

• Northern Beaches Campus
• City Campus

The Northern Beaches Campus, often referred to as “the castle on the hill”, is a five-minute walk from Manly Beach and Manly’s CBD. With a breath-taking view of the beaches, and various on-campus facilities such as computer laboratories, tennis and basketball courts, café, bar and restaurant, the castle is an ideal spot to attend all your lectures.

A contemporary training and executive education centre, with expansive class rooms, modern study areas and a vibrant learning environment, the City Campus is the place to be.

Located in the heart of Sydney, students are in walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars and all that Sydney’s bustling CBD has to offer.