Name: Muhammad Reshad
Course: Diploma of Commerce
From: Afghanistan

SIBT's quality education, convenient location, flexible timetable and affiliation with Macquarie University are the reasons I chose to study there. I find my lecturers well experienced, very cooperative and most of all friendly. When people ask me where I study I feel really proud to tell them about SIBT - it's where success starts.

Name: James Beerworth
Course: Diploma of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing
From: Australia

After I left school I was very unsure of my options and the direction my life was going to take. A friend suggested that I look at the SIBT website for ideas and the courses they offer. I soon enrolled in the Diploma of Commerce and rate this as one of the best life decisions I made. SIBT is an excellent stepping stone for people who didnt quite achieve the grades to make it directly into Macquarie University.

Name: Adele Staniland
Course: Diploma of Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration
From: Australia

Adele graduated in November 2005. She is currently working as a Search Marketing Executive for Yahoo7

I missed out on entry to my preferred degree course and rather than waste time doing something I didn’t want to study I completed a SIBT Diploma in two semesters! SIBT provided me with an alternative entry to University and this motivated me to work hard to achieve my goals.

Name: Bianca Crvelin
Course: Certificate and Diploma of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce-Accounting
From: Australia

Upon graduation Bianca worked as an Accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers and is now a Fund Accountant for Colonial First State Property.

Without the assistance from the staff and lecturers at SIBT I would not have had this great career in Accountancy. SIBT improved my study methods and this helped me to do well at Macquarie. I met many great friends during my time at SIBT (and yes, 8 years on we still keep in touch!).

Name: Julia do Paco
Course: Diploma of Communication, Bachelor of Media 
From: Brazil

As an international student studying in Australia I was looking for a learning environment that was friendly and supportive - I found it at SIBT!. I have had the opportunity to meet people from all over the world, who like me, were experiencing a new culture. It made me feel so much better about the experience of studying away from home.

Name: Fan Zhang
Course: Diploma of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce - Actuarial Studies 
From: China

Fan is a recipient of the SIBT Macquarie Scholarship

As the lucky recipient of the SIBT Macquarie Scholarship, I was granted the opportunity to study at Macquarie University without the worry of paying my tuition fees. Thanks to SIBT's excellent academic tuition and hospitable administration staff, I am now a confident and successful student at Macquarie University.

Name: Francois Touraille
Course: Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies
From: France

The lecturers at SIBT are so nice and are helping me to achieve my goal of studying at Macquarie University. The SIBT North Ryde campus is a beautiful place to relax and have fun with the friends I have made from all over the world.

Name: Sonja Gerber
Course: Diploma of Communication - Macquarie City Campus
From: Germany

I have really enjoyed studying at such a central, convenient location. And the campus is so new; it's a very modern environment to learn in. I found my classes in the Diploma of Communication to be really interesting. There is a real mixture of nationalities and it is a fun place to be.

Name: Sneha Shankar
Course: Diploma of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
From: India

Studying at SIBT has given me the opportunity to achieve my goals; it's like my second chance. Whilst it requires a lot of hard work and regular study; the small class sizes and supportive lecturers help you succeed. My message to those considering studying at SIBT would be that if you're given the opportunity to succeed don't hesitate, go for it!. You will be very happy.

Name: Donny Amalo
Course: Diploma of Computing, Bachelor of Computer Science
From: Indonesia

Donny lives in Seattle, Washington and has a great career working for Microsoft Headquarters as a Software Engineer.

I am enjoying working and living in the US. I earn a good living and have even met Bill Gates! When I first came to SIBT back in 2000 I never thought this could happen. My English was not the best but the smaller classes and great lecturers made me feel comfortable and I learnt to ask lots of questions. The best thing about SIBT is that you are guaranteed entry to 2nd year Macquarie.

Name: Kyoung Hwa Park
Course: Diploma of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce
From: Korea

My English language was not the greatest when I first came to Australia so I completed a six month, full time English course, prior to starting my Diploma at SIBT and this really assisted me with my later studies. I like the flexibility that SIBT offers. I chose to Fast Track my studies and this meant that I completed my SIBT Diploma in only 8 months. I am now enjoying my second year at Macquarie University and will be participating in the University student exchange program to study in America next year. When I graduate I am planning to become a qualified Accountant.

Name: Azan Azlan
Course: Diploma of Computing, Bachelor of Technology (Information and Communication Systems)
From: Malaysia

SIBT provides a great stepping stone to students who aim for academic success. I was so nervous when I first arrived in Australia, young, not knowing anyone and new to the country. The small classes in SIBT helped me to build strong relationships with my classmates and lecturers, as the same time learning and adopting the University system. I wouldn’t have achieved the same level of success without the pathway in SIBT.

Name: Mandy Snoek
Course: Diploma of Commerce
From: Netherlands

I chose to study at SIBT because their Diplomas lead directly into the second year of a Macquarie University degree. This means I'm still able to complete my degree in three years! Thanks to my experience at SIBT I hope to become a successful accountant in Sydney's CBD.

Name: Muhammad Azm Aftab
Course: Diploma of Arts
From: Pakistan

One of the best things about SIBT is that it's located at Macquarie University. It provides the facilities and services of a major university and is a great introduction to university life. The lecturers are informative and help a lot in understanding the concepts of the course.

Name: Dean Swan
Course: Diploma of Computing
From: South Africa

3 years after graduating from SIBT, South African Dean Swan is one of Microsoft’s youngest managers, and is planning a global future in the IT giant.

SIBT gave me the skills and knowledge to do well at Macquarie. Being based on campus, I quickly assimilated into campus life. It wasn’t a huge change from Diploma to Degree – I even had some of the same lecturers!

Name: Vittawat (Max) Kositcharoenkul
Course: Diploma Business Administration, Bachelor of Business Administration
From: Thailand

Studying at SIBT is a great introduction to Macquarie University and the Australian learning environment. My lecturers were very helpful and motivating. I think the transition into 2nd year university has been easy because I am familiar with the campus, and studied first year Macquarie University subjects at SIBT, and many of the lecturers are the same. I also like the fact that as a SIBT student I am able to use all the Macquarie University facilities. I joined the gym on campus and am a member of the Badminton, Basketball and Tennis clubs.

Name: Thanh Nguyet Phan (Moon)
Course: Diploma of Commerce, Bachelor of Commerce
From: Vietnam

‘Moon’ studies at SIBT on a 100% scholarship.

SIBT has provided me with the opportunity to better myself and become independent. The great staff, modern environment, and multicultural surroundings provide for excellent study conditions. The SIBT scholarship has helped to kick-start my way to getting a degree and a fantastic future.