Professional Development

Shafston’s Teacher Visit Program provides overseas educators with the opportunity to experience Australian education first-hand. The program is designed to promote international academic exchange, allowing teachers to observe and learn from classroom practices, curriculum design, and student support systems in Australia.

During the visit, participants will take part in school tours, professional workshops, and cultural exchange activities, gaining valuable insights into Australia’s teaching philosophy and education management. The program also encourages discussions and collaboration between Shafston educators and visiting teachers to share innovative teaching approaches and cross-cultural perspectives.

Through this immersive experience, visiting teachers will develop a deeper understanding of Australian education standards and methodologies, and return to their home institutions with practical ideas and inspiration to enrich their own teaching practices.

Shafston’s Customised Online Cambridge Teacher Training Program is designed for educators seeking to enhance their professional expertise in Cambridge English teaching and assessment. This program focuses on KET (A2 Key) and PET (B1 Preliminary) preparation courses and provides comprehensive, practical training for teachers who aim to deliver engaging and effective English lessons.

Through a combination of interactive online workshops, real-time teaching demonstrations, and expert-led seminars, participants will gain in-depth knowledge of lesson planning, classroom management, assessment design, and exam-focused teaching techniques. The program also covers key areas such as CEFR standards, learner motivation, and differentiated instruction for diverse student needs.

By the end of the course, participants will not only strengthen their understanding of Cambridge English exam frameworks, but also improve their ability to design, teach, and evaluate English lessons that help students achieve success in international English assessments.

Designed for individuals engaged in English language teaching, Shafston offers customised, comprehensive, and high-quality training programs.

The English Teacher Training Program aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge required to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL). The program covers a wide range of teaching methods, classroom strategies, and practical techniques, as well as materials selection and lesson design suitable for learners from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Through the course, participants will gain an understanding of linguistics and phonetics fundamentals, learn how to design and deliver effective English lessons, and develop the ability to assess and monitor student progress.

The program also helps participants work toward English language teaching qualifications, enhancing their professional competence, pedagogical skills, and career development as English educators.

The Teacher Training course is a program in training and assessment education, primarily aimed at professionals in the education and training sector to enhance their capabilities in curriculum design, training delivery, and assessment.

This program is tailored according to participants’ needs and is suitable for vocational education teachers, middle managers, and senior managers. The curriculum covers various teaching methodologies, curriculum design, assessment strategies, teaching skills, course management, and quality assurance, among other areas. Through this course, participants will learn how to develop and implement high-quality training plans, evaluate the effectiveness of training, and effectively impart knowledge and skills across various domains of vocational training and learning. Furthermore, the course will introduce relevant regulations and standards within the education and training industry, and guide how to conduct training and assessment work in compliance with these standards.

Shafston provides student-centered vocational training services for both domestic and international students in Australia. For the domestic market, Shafston collaborates with hundreds of Australian businesses to offer apprenticeship programs and provides online courses, delivering affordable and valuable pathways for skills upgrading. Shafston places particular emphasis on supporting students in remote regions of Australia, helping them access quality education. For international students, Shafston offers a wide range of courses in fields including Business, Project Management, Information Technology, Hospitality, Health Care, Childcare, and Education to meet diverse learning needs. Shafston also partners with universities to provide pathway programs with credits transferable towards university degrees.

Consequently, the teaching team at Shafston International College has accumulated extensive experience in delivering specialized courses. To meet the needs of overseas schools and teachers for international academic and experience exchange, the College now provides teacher training in the following areas. This training helps overseas teachers understand Australian teaching methodologies and logic, thereby enhancing diversity in the teaching processes of overseas schools.

Shafston’s training program for teaching and student support roles focuses on enhancing the general student service skills of educators and relevant staff, with particular emphasis on assisting students with intellectual, physical, and behavioral challenges to achieve their learning goals.

Through our courses, overseas teachers and related staff can deepen their understanding of pedagogical methods and philosophies for student support, especially for vulnerable student groups, while drawing upon and applying Australian best practices and experience.

The Leadership and Management Training Program at Shafston is designed for corporate and institutional managers, providing customised, comprehensive, and high-quality training that helps participants develop the essential skills and mindset needed to become more effective and successful leaders.

This program examines essential leadership styles for various contexts, enhancing skills in communication, collaboration, and problem-solving. It covers change management and practical tools like situational leadership. Through practical application and coaching, participants will emerge as more confident and effective leaders, broadening their perspectives and professional networks for career advancement.

Shafston College’s leadership training program offers valuable opportunities for professional advancement. The College also provides comprehensive training and study tour arrangements in Australia for government agencies, enterprises, and educational institutions from China.