Griffith adds new GD Early Childhood Education program! The second GD Early Childhood Education in the Brisbane area.

Griffith University is delighted to announce the launch of a new Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education, a one-year program designed to prepare future educators for impactful careers in early childhood teaching.

Program: Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

Duration: 1 year

Academic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or
• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care + 5 years of work experience (with at least five years of experience working in Australian early childhood institutions and having undertaken relevant leadership responsibilities)

Accepted Languages:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
• No language bridging program: The Direct Entry Program (DEP) pathway is not accepted for this program.

Following VU Brisbane, this is the second GD in Early Childhood Education in the Brisbane area.

From the Vice President (Global)

As 2024 ends, Professor Sarah Todd, outgoing Vice President (Global), reflects on a year of significant changes in international education, including policy uncertainty and shifting student demand. With a continued focus on conversion, retention, and informed student decisions, Griffith remains committed to supporting its global community. Click below to read the full statement from Sarah.

Season's greetings from Griffith International

We wish you a safe and happy holiday season. As 2024 draws to a close, we would like to thank you and your staff for the ongoing support of Griffith over the past year.

On behalf of our colleagues in Griffith International and the broader Griffith community, thank you for your partnership and commitment, and we look forward to further strengthening our partnership in 2025.

In celebration of the festive season, the University will be closed fromDecember 23, 2024 until January 3, 2025, although International Admissions staff will continue to work during this period.

Please take some time to update your contact details in Ascent One before the holiday break, to ensure we have the correct information heading into the new year.

New program: Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education

A new Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education, a one-year program designed to prepare future educators for impactful careers in early childhood teaching is now available at Griffith University. Click below for more information.

GELI orientation sessions

To provide students with an enhanced in-person experience, GELI will now be holding orientation only on the Friday before classes commence in person. All on-boarding communications for GELI students commencing from February 2025 will reflect the new compulsory orientation date for their English class. This will allow students to plan their arrival in Australia so they can join the orientation session. The in-person sessions on the Friday before classes commence will continue to be supported by a suite of online sessions that will be delivered to newly commenced students in Week 1 of their English classes.

2025 International Student Guides

Griffith International is proud to share that collateral for 2025 is now available online. This refreshed collateral includes the International Student Guide, Study Abroad and Exchange Guide and the GELI Guide. Visit the website for access.

Simple secret to a longer life

If everyone was as active as the top 25 per cent of the population, individuals over the age of 40 could add five years to their life, according to a new study led by Griffith University researchers. This latest study used US-based accelerometry data to gain an accurate view of a population’s physical activity levels instead of relying on survey responses as per other studies, and found the benefits were around twice as strong as previous estimates. Read the full article below.

Submitting a successful application

In the current education landscape it is important to encourage students to submit a successful application. Our guide to applying to Griffith University remains an important read for our agents and students considering study options at Griffith University. Click the link to read the article.

Griffith Business School accredited in top 1% worldwide

Griffith Business School (GBS) has achieved global recognition with the announcement of an EQUIS accreditation which places GBS amongst the top one per cent of business schools in the world. Griffith is one of only 14 business schools in Australia to hold accreditations from both the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and EQUIS. Click below to read more.