SIBT has three semesters per year and students can commence studies in February, June or October.

SIBT provides a range of study options to suit individual requirements.

Standard and Fast Track

The Certificate and Diploma courses each consist of 8 units. Students who choose to Fast Track their studies will study 4 units per semester and will graduate in 2 semesters (8 months). For the Standard Track study option students complete 8 units over 3 semesters (12 months). SIBT will advise the most suitable option based on your previous academic and English examination results. Students eligible for Diploma Fast Track may choose to study Standard Track if they prefer.

Provisional Entry Program

For students with an IELTS of 5.5 (plus the required academic score), it is possible to begin at SIBT on a Provisional Entry Program. In the first semester at SIBT students will take two academic Diploma units in addition to studying a required Communication and Study Skills unit. This unit focuses on academic literacy and study skills and upon successful completion students may move to full Diploma status. Students will complete the remaining 6 academic units over 2 semesters.

Mixed English Option

This option allows students to combine English language studies with their academic course and is suitable for students with an IELTS score of 5.0 (or equivalent). The Mixed English Option is only available for Certificate IV in University Foundation studies students.

The Advanced Diploma consists of four units following completion of the SIBT Diploma and is equivalent to the first semester of second year Macquarie University. Students will be offered a place in the Advanced Diploma if they commence their studies in October or graduate from the SIBT Diploma in October. This is because Macquarie University does not offer classes between October and February and the Advanced Diploma is designed to allow students to continue their studies at SIBT during this period. Students who enjoy the SIBT learning environment can also choose to continue studying the Advanced Diploma. Upon graduation, students progress into the second semester of second year of the relevant Bachelor Degree and will only need to complete a further 1.5 years of study at Macquarie University of Macquarie City Campus.

 
Three Semester System

* Significant academic and English results must be demonstrated to undertake Fast Track studies. Each semester is 14 weeks duration.