Academies Australasia College (AAC)
Academies Australasia College (AAC) is a private education institution in Singapore and part of the Academies Australasia Group, an education group with a history dating back to 1908. The college offers programmes designed to support students progressing towards further education, developing practical skills and preparing for employment.
AAC provides several educational pathways, including English-language learning, preparatory education, vocational and professional diplomas, advanced diplomas, postgraduate-level programmes and university degree pathways delivered in partnership with overseas institutions.
Number of programmes offered
AAC offers a broad portfolio across degree pathways, postgraduate diplomas, vocational qualifications, English courses, preparatory courses, WSQ training and e-learning.
The official website does not provide a single, clearly verified total for the number of distinct programmes currently available at the Singapore campus.
The published directories reviewed show, for example:
3 University of Derby top-up degree programmes.
3 postgraduate diploma programmes.
4 diploma-level foundation or specialist options on the diploma directory's first section.
8 further diploma programmes.
4 advanced diploma programmes.
2 certificate programmes on that directory.
6 English-language course listings.
4 preparatory course listings.
2 WSQ course listings.
13 e-learning listings across diploma, advanced diploma and postgraduate diploma levels.
Key highlights for international students
Multiple education pathways
- Students can explore English-language study, preparatory courses, diplomas, advanced diplomas, postgraduate diplomas and selected university top-up degrees within the same institution's course portfolio.
International degree pathway
- The University of Derby partnership offers eligible students a route to selected UK-awarded top-up bachelor's degrees in hospitality, tourism and business management. Progression is subject to programme-specific entry requirements.
Flexible study options
- Selected courses are available through e-learning, while some campus-based programmes offer full-time and part-time study options.
Career-oriented subject areas
- Business, project management, IT, logistics, hospitality and tourism provide options for students seeking industry-relevant knowledge and skills.
English-language preparation
- Students can explore English courses at different proficiency levels and IELTS preparation before moving towards further academic study, subject to admission requirements.
Important guidance for international applicants
Before accepting an offer, international students should check the following:
Entry requirements: Confirm academic qualifications, minimum age where applicable, English-language requirements and any bridging modules for the selected course.
Tuition and additional fees: Request the latest fee schedule, payment instalments, administrative charges, refund policy and any scholarship deduction in writing.
Awarding institution: Confirm whether the final qualification is awarded by AAC or the University of Derby, and verify the progression conditions for a top-up degree.
Student's Pass: Singapore's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority explains that eligibility depends on the institution's applicable certification status and the nature of the course. A full-time offer alone does not guarantee approval.
Online study: Check whether the course's delivery mode is compatible with your immigration status and educational objectives.
Internships and employment: Where a course includes an industrial attachment, ask whether placement is guaranteed. AAC's published Advanced Diploma of Information Technology information states that an internship is not guaranteed for every student.
Scholarship
October 2026 Scholarship
AAC's homepage promotes an October 2026 scholarship campaign. This is the main specifically advertised scholarship opportunity that could be verified from the official website during this research.
The college has not publicly specified the exact scholarship value in the reviewed announcement. It is therefore unclear whether the promotion offers a fixed monetary award, a percentage-based tuition reduction, a fee waiver or another form of financial assistance.
International students, including applicants from India, should ask AAC to confirm whether they are eligible and whether the scholarship applies to their intended programme and intake.
The following information remains unconfirmed in the publicly available announcement:
Scholarship amount or percentage of tuition fees covered.
Eligible nationalities and whether Indian students may apply.
Eligible courses and qualification levels.
Minimum academic grades or other academic requirements.
English-language requirements, if any, specific to the scholarship.
Whether the scholarship is available to new applicants, existing students or both.
Application procedure and supporting documents.
Exact application deadline and eligible commencement dates.
Whether recipients must maintain a minimum attendance level or academic performance.
Whether the scholarship can be combined with other fee concessions.
Other Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The official AAC pages reviewed do not provide a comprehensive, independently verifiable list of additional scholarships for international students with published eligibility requirements and award amounts.
No separate, fully documented merit-based scholarship, need-based scholarship or country-specific scholarship could be verified from the reviewed official information. Similarly, no general tuition-fee waiver or discount scheme with confirmed award values and eligibility criteria could be established.
This does not necessarily mean that AAC offers no other concessions. It means that students and education counsellors should obtain confirmation directly from the institution before advertising any additional funding opportunity.
International applicants can also investigate external scholarships or sponsorships, but they must independently confirm whether the funding provider accepts AAC and the intended programme as eligible. External funding should not be presented as an AAC scholarship.
Eligibility Requirements for International Students
AAC has not publicly specified the complete eligibility requirements for the October 2026 Scholarship in the announcement reviewed. Applicants should therefore confirm the following details with the admissions team.
Nationality and residency: Ask whether the scholarship is open to all international students and whether applicants from India are eligible. Also confirm whether any residency or immigration conditions apply.
Academic qualifications: Ask whether a minimum percentage, GPA, previous qualification or other academic achievement is required. The scholarship criteria should be distinguished from the standard academic entry requirements for the chosen course.
Course eligibility: Confirm whether the scholarship applies to diploma, advanced diploma, postgraduate diploma, English-language and university top-up degree programmes, or only to selected courses.
Admission status: Check whether applicants must first receive an offer of admission, accept the offer or complete another enrolment step before applying.
Intake and commencement date: Confirm whether the scholarship is restricted to students commencing in October 2026 or whether it applies to other upcoming intakes.
English-language proficiency: Ask whether IELTS, another English-language test or an AAC English assessment is required specifically for scholarship eligibility, in addition to any course admission requirements.
Financial need: Confirm whether the scholarship considers household income or financial circumstances. There is no verified evidence in the reviewed announcement that it is a need-based award.
Existing students: Ask whether the promotion is limited to new international students or whether currently enrolled students may also apply.
Renewal and continued eligibility: Confirm whether the award is one-time or renewable and whether recipients must maintain specified academic results, attendance or enrolment status.
Combination with other offers: Ask whether the scholarship can be combined with any other institutional fee concession or external funding.
Documents International Students Should Prepare
Until AAC publishes or supplies the specific application requirements, prospective students may prepare commonly requested admission and scholarship documents. The actual documents required will depend on the college's instructions.
These may include academic transcripts and certificates, a valid passport identification page, English-language test results where applicable, an AAC application or offer letter, and a scholarship application form or personal statement if requested.
Financial statements or evidence of household income should only be supplied if AAC confirms that they are required. Applicants should use the institution's official submission channels and avoid sending sensitive personal information to unverified contacts.
