All students must have been formally admitted to the Academy before commencing their degree program. Admission to the course is based upon the ATAR and NAPS’ Admissions Policy. To be admitted to the degree program, a student must meet the following criteria:

International Students

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older at course commencement.
• Year 12 Certificate or Equivalent International Qualification.
• Applicants with Higher Education: Must have undertaken a higher education qualification (or at least a semester of study).
• Applicants with Vocational Education and Training: must have completed a vocational qualification at Diploma level or higher.

Domestic Students

Current School Leavers

• Minimum ATAR of 65 (or equivalent assessment in New Zealand or a Higher School Certificate or overseas equivalent.

Non-Current School Leavers

• Completion of a AQF level 4 or equivalent course; or
• Previous admission to or the subsequent completion of at least one semester of an AQF level 7 or equivalent course.

Students with Disabilities

The same conditions and procedures apply to the admissions of students with a disability as to all other students, however NAPS fosters an environment of inclusiveness so special measures are provided to support their learning when required and discussed as part of the admission process.


Mature Age Applicants

A student who does not meet the standard ‘school leavers’ criteria may apply for admission as a mature age applicant if they:

• are 21 years of age or older on 1st March of the year they intend to commence study;
• do not have the required ATAR for admission to the course;
• do not have a record of tertiary study; and o Have at least 3 years of experience in

early childhood education and care industry experience; or

• have completed an approved preparation

course of not less than 6 months duration; or

• have completed a vocational training course in early childhood education and care and have been assessed by the Dean or nominee to be able to undertake tertiary studies.

English Language Requirements

The medium of instruction in the Academy is English.  All students are therefore required to demonstrate a minimum level of proficiency in the English language to qualify for admission. 

The following criteria apply:

• students from Australian local institutions such as VET colleges or other higher education institutions must have completed a Higher School Certificate or equivalent from overseas;
• mature students from English speaking countries must pass an English language proficiency interview conducted by the Dean or nominee;

Language requirements for International Students

Students who enrol initially for the Bachelor’s degree may be eligible to exit with a Diploma of Early Childhood Education after completing the first two years of study comprising of 8 core units (160 credit points). 

Articulation Credit Transfer Arrangements 

A student may be granted advanced standing for an equivalent subject studied in another institution where this unit was successfully completed towards a similar or related degree, or through other significant learning which the Academic Dean (or delegate) considers equivalent.  All credit transfer arrangements will be subject to the NAPS policy on recognised prior learning.

The courses are designed to support students in building an understanding of child development, early childhood contexts, theoretical and practical considerations in working in the early childhood education industry, in consistence with the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) requirements.   Today’s children are tomorrows adults. Early childhood education lays important foundations for subsequent learning in adulthood and a critical aspect of education.  The courses present an exciting opportunity to develop a career in early childhood education and care for the growing demand in Australian and internationally.  Graduates may opt for careers in education and care, health or management:

Education and care

• Early childhood teacher
• Early childhood educator
• Educational leader

Health

• Maternal and child health nurse
• Physiotherapist
• Speech pathologist

Management

• Early years manager
• Children’s services manager

If you're looking to enroll in one of our courses, follow this simple step-by-step guide to ensure a smooth application process:

 
Select a Course
Explore our offerings by visiting Our Courses.

 
Check Admission Criteria
Before proceeding, ensure that you fulfill all the necessary admission requirements.

 
Prepare Required Documents
Assemble all necessary documents to support your application. It's advisable to create certified copies; you won't need to send the original documents during this initial phase.

 
Complete the Application Form
You have to fill out the application form online. (* Online form is mandatory)

 
Submit Your Application
Once everything is in order, submit your application through our dedicated portal.

APPLY NOW!

The tuition fee for the program is $10,000 for each trimester. There are three trimesters per year, including the optional summer trimester; or 2 standard trimesters a year.

An application/enrolment fee of $250 applies to enrolment in all courses in NAPS. This fee is non-refundable. NAPS also charges students $250 per trimester for subscription to ebooks and materials. Therefore, before a confirmation of enrolment can be issued, all students need to pay $8250 which is their enrolment plus their first trimester of tuition fees and ebooks and software subscription charges.

All students at NAPS must pay their fees in advance on a trimester by trimester basis at least two weeks before the start of the trimester. Students will receive written notices of their next fee due date about four weeks before the completion of the existing trimester.

If the tuition fee is not paid on time, then a late payment fee may apply as follows:

• More than 7 days overdue $200
• More than 14 days overdue $400

Should an international student's fees be more than 14 days overdue, NAPS will inform the student that NAPS' needs to report them for non-payment of fees to The Department of Home

Affairs.

The payment of all fees and charges is receipted and dated at the time of payment. It is secured for two years after the student ceases to be a student and is kept within the financial management system software for up to five years.

Students can see the details of their payments made and any amounts owing on the student portal.