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In my home country Malaysia, I worked as a Frozen Retail Administrator. I later moved to Singapore, where I was employed at a major retail supermarket chain and was responsible for overseeing the operations of the frozen food department.

TAFE International WA students, here’s an exciting opportunity to gain recognition for your hard work and impact on the community!

Hi, I’m Elton Ndawana, from Zimbabwe. Before moving to Perth, I was working for a metal fabrication company, where I developed a strong interest in mechanical systems and hands-on engineering work. That experience inspired me to further my studies in a place where I could gain advanced technical skills and that’s what brought me to Australia.

The WA regional TAFE international student bursary is available for new students in 2026!

TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is offering AUD$5,000* for international students to start studies at TAFE in regional Western Australia.

My name is Nur Arisha Umaira and I’m an international student from Johor Bahru, Malaysia. I moved to Perth when I was just 18 years old, right after finishing high school. Coming to a new country all by myself was a huge step in my life but I knew it was the right one.

I'm Maureen Dardenne from France and before starting my courses at TAFE, I was travelling and working mainly in the horse industry (studs, equine veterinary clinic, horse therapy). This is where I discovered my passion for animal medicine and realised my desire to be involved in surgeries, medical care, and assisting veterinarians in their work.

I’m Janvi Shah from Kenya. Before moving to Perth, I finished my A-levels and then worked for a while at a wholesale warehouse and at an eye clinic. After that, I decided to take the next step to come to Perth for my studies.

If you’re outside Australia and want to study a TAFE course in Semester 1 2026, time is running out!

Applications from outside Australia close on Friday 28 November 2025. 

Submitting your application takes just a few minutes. After that you'll need time to:

Hi, my name is Shannen Ann Marie Legaspi and I am 20 years old from the province of Bulacan in the Philippines. When I was young, my parents worked abroad as Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and I grew up with my beloved grandmother who took care of us.

Please note our office is closed on Monday 29 September 2025 for the public holiday. During this time you can still use our website to find information, and submit applications or online enquiries.