📖Introduction

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a prestigious institution that holds a prominent position among Australian universities. With campuses spanning from Sydney, New South Wales on the east coast, to the vibrant town of Broome and the picturesque city of Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia, Notre Dame offers students a unique opportunity to study their chosen degree across multiple locations. This flexibility allows international students to experience different cultures, landscapes, and academic environments, enhancing their educational journey. With a commitment to academic excellence and a strong focus on values-based education, Notre Dame provides students with a holistic learning experience that combines rigorous academics with personal growth and community engagement.

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📚About the Program

Is your ambition to teach young children? If so, this four-year teaching degree from The University of Notre Dame Australia is the ideal choice, combining educational theory and classroom learning with considerable hands-on professional experience at prior to school/early childhood settings and primary schools across New South Wales and beyond. Over the four-year degree, you will be expected to complete approximately 27 weeks of supervised teaching. Fully accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), your Bachelor of Primary Education will provide you with the opportunity to teach in all sectors of school including: Catholic, Government, Independent and prior to school/early childhood settings throughout Australia and in many other parts of the world. Notre Dame’s School of Education in Sydney has received recognition from International Baccalaureate (IB) to provide selected graduates with the prestigious IB certificate in teaching and learning qualification. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply to the IB Organisation for the IB certificate in teaching and learning. Show less
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📖Program Curriculum

Program summary
Core Curriculum
Logos I
Logos II
Logos III

Year One
Academic Skills
Learning & Development
Mathematics and Numeracy
English Language and Literacy
Digital Technologies
The Global Citizen

Year Two
Foundational Principles of Teaching
Health and Physical Education
Mathematical Foundations and Perspectives
Biological and Earth Sciences
Reading, Viewing and Listening
Visual Arts
Australia and the World
Professional Experience 2 : Primary

Year Three
Chemical and Physical Sciences
Mathematical Understanding and Fluency
Diversity in Education
Music, Dance and Drama
Inclusive Education
Writing, Representing and Speaking
Professional Experience 3: Primary

Year Four
Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
Professional Engagement
1 Elective
Professional Experience 4: Internship
Specialisation Courses, including:
Primary Mathematics, Primary English, Primary Science & Technology
Specialisation courses in Religious Education and Early Childhood Education, and course requirements relating to the International Baccalaureate Education pathway are undertaken across the four years of the program.

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🏫About University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a prestigious and internationally recognized institution that has established itself as a leading university in Australia. With campuses spread across the country, from Sydney, New South Wales on the east coast, to the vibrant town of Broome and the picturesque city of Fremantle in Perth, Western Australia, Notre Dame offers students a diverse and enriching educational experience. Founded on Catholic values and a commitment to holistic education, Notre Dame provides a rigorous academic curriculum combined with a strong emphasis on personal growth, ethical development, and community engagement. With a dedicated faculty and staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and a supportive learning environment, Notre Dame nurtures students to become well-rounded individuals with the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to make a positive impact in their chosen fields and communities. The university's mission is to educate the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—empowering graduates to lead purposeful lives and contribute meaningfully to society.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

31,961 AUD per year

127,844 AUD in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is quite competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average B, 60%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Certified Copy of Australian Visa - The University of Notre Dame Australia
  • Overseas Student Health Cover Certificate - The University of Notre Dame Australia
  • Bank Statement
  • English Language Certificate
  • Your Highest Academic Transcript (in English)
  • Your Graduation Certificate (in English)
  • Your Passport Copy

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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