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Your Journey Starts Here

Welcome to Ozford, an innovative educational institution located right in the heart of Melbourne. You can find us at 123 Lonsdale St. Melbourne VIC 3000. At Ozford we believe our success is in the success of our students, which is why we are committed to achieving excellence in education.

Our outstanding staff, first class facilities and practical learning programs will provide you with the tools to achieve your study and professional goals. Our spacious classrooms are bursting with natural light and are equipped with the latest technology to provide a dynamic learning environment. Students also have access to wide-ranging library and online resources, computers, Wi-Fi and internet, printing and kitchen facilities.

Melbourne offers the best of all Australian Cities and our campus is walking distance to some of the best shopping, restaurants, museums, theatres, entertainment, sporting venues and tourist attractions. At Ozford we offer local and international students high-quality education and pathways across four main areas:

  • Ozford Institute of Higher Education (CRICOS No. 03429B)
  • Ozford English Language Centre (CRICOS No. 02501G)
  • Ozford College (High School) (CRICOS No. 02427A)

At Ozford the emphasis is on linking theory with practice to ensure students receive not only an academic education but practical life experiences.

We have an excellent range of services to take care of you, help you plan your studies and support your academic or future employability needs. Our academic and professional staff are passionate and committed, warm and friendly, highly qualified, knowledgeable and experienced.

We are dedicated to excellence in education and our commitment is to help you reach your study and career goals. Your success is our success!

BEGINNINGS

In the early 2000s the Ozford brand was conceived and a new provider embarked on a path to fulfil a dream of education and training to both domestic and international students from diverse backgrounds and varied economic and social means.

Where are we now?

  • Ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation in education and training.
  • Personalised, nurturing environment where students can develop skills and values for their chosen needs.
  • Student success – increased number of student job interviews and job placements
  • Staff are highly professional, committed and dedicated to Ozford’s philosophy and values.
  • Ozford’s programs continue to develop and improve.
  • Student feedback indicates students are very pleased with Ozford’s teaching and learning.
  • Students consistently report they would recommend Ozford to friends and family.

OZFORD Memberships

  • Independent Schools Victoria
  • Australian Council for Private Education and Training
  • International Education Association of Australia
  • Professional Associations – CPA and CAA accreditation
  • Membership of subject associations across the curriculum

Registrations and Accreditations

  • Victorian Registration and Qualifications Authority (VRQA)
  • Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
  • Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA)

Milestones

2014

Higher Education Online Delivery Approval and Approval of IT courses

2019

Higher Education Fee-Help Approval

2017

Ozford PLUS INTERNSHIPS program launched

New Certificate IV in TESOL accredited

2016

ELICOS student finalist in the Victorian International Education Awards
Expands and moves to new campus at 310 King St Melbourne
February 2016: First cohort of Business degree students
CPA and CAA Accreditation of Bachelor of Business (Accounting) degree

2015

Establishment of Ozford Institute of Higher Education under Governing Board

2013

Blended learning platform launched

2011

Ozford College of Business approved as a VET Fee-Help provider

2010

Auspicing agreements signed with high schools to deliver VET in Schools

Partnerships developed for direct entry pathways to Australian universities

Ozford renowned for its strong student support and extra-curricular activities

Ozford VCE students achieve outstanding results and take up university offers at ANU, Melbourne, Monash, Victoria and other institutions

2009

Ozford navigates world-wide

Ozford navigates world-wide economic downturn through ability to understand , Ozford College of Business accredited to deliver VET Certificate IV in TESOL

2007

Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) launched

Expands and moves to new campus at Ozford House in Lonsdale St Melbourne

2006

Commencement of High School Year 10 program

Expands and moves to new campus in Latrobe St Melbourne

2005

Ozford College of Business established

Ozford College of Business established to deliver accredited Vocational Education and Training

2004

English Language Centre

Ozford English Language Centre commenced teaching English programs

2003

VCE

Commencement of High School Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Program in Bourke St Melbourne