Belong. Thrive. Succeed – At ACPE!
At ACPE, it’s never too late to start. We welcome students from all walks of life with flexible entry pathways and scholarships designed to support your success.
Discover where you belong — and let ACPE be where you rise.
Entry Pathways for you
See below to find an Entry Pathway that suits you best. You can view more information by clicking the “+” icon to expand each item.
Guarantee your place and secure your enrolment at ACPE, Australia’s leading sport education provider! You don’t need an ATAR to join us. We assess your eligibility holistically, taking into account various factors.
ACPE is now accepting early entry applications for 2026 based on your Year 11 results.
Don’t stress if you don’t have an ATAR – you don’t need one to study at ACPE. You can choose to be assessed on your performance in relevant Year 12 subjects (Priority Entry) OR if you are completing Year 12 at a Big Picture Learning school you are eligible for entry as well.
Are you under 21 years of age and have not completed Year 12? This may be the pathway for you. This pathway enables you to enrol in ONE ACPE foundation unit at no cost (conditions apply) and be considered for entry upon successful completion.
Eligibility and requirements
To be eligible you need to be under 21 years of age and have not completed the HSC or an interstate equivalent qualification. If accepted on the pathway, you will enrol as a non-award student and be considered for admission into the degree based on your performance in the Foundation unit.
If you have been studying in another college or university and are considering a change. ACPE can help. With change, comes opportunity. Explore and switch to ACPE to revitalise your studies and accelerate your career.
At ACPE we are committed to your success. We know our approach works and we know our students love being a part of it – and we have no doubt that you will feel at home with us too.
Eligibility and requirements
If you have completed a minimum of 2-4 units of study in an accredited education provider, you can be considered for entry.
If you completed your units in a country other than Australia, the qualification must have been assessed as equivalent to an Australian qualification.
We value your experience. Fast track your study through the Recognition of Prior Learning. Upon receiving an offer from us, apply for credit for previous study by submitting an Application for Recognition of Prior Learning form along with all the relevant qualification information and verification documents to support your claim.
The Mature-age Entry Pathway is intended for students who haven’t studied for a while, may not have completed the HSC but have work and life experience and are now exploring potential options for higher education. If this sounds like you, depending on your work and life experience you may be eligible for mature age entry.
Eligibility and requirements
If you are over the age of 21 and do not have an assessable qualification such as an Australian Year 12 certificate, you may be eligible for entry into an ACPE course.
You must be able to provide evidence of your work and life experience and/or a recent Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) Multiple Choice test result. See STAT information here.
If you wish to apply for credit for industry experience relevant to your course, refer to ACPE’s Recognition of Industry Experience page.
The direct entry requirements for education degrees are sometimes just out of reach of students aspiring to become teachers. If you did not meet the direct entry requirements (3 Band 5s, one of which being English) in the HSC, you may be eligible for entry into the Pathway course. ACPE has two teaching degrees, the Bachelor of Dance Education and the Bachelor of Education (PHE). Each of these degrees has a NESA approved pathway degree.
Eligibility and requirements
The education pathway is open to current year 12 and non-current school applicants. You will be assessed on your performance in relevant Year 11 and/or Year 12 subjects.
We often encounter students who have not completed the HSC but have completed an AQF qualification of Certificate IV or above or a Tertiary Preparation Certificate at a TAFE or an Australian VET provider. If this sounds like you, you may be eligible for entry via the VET pathway.
Eligibility and Requirements
If you have completed an AQF qualification of a Certificate IV or higher or a Tertiary Preparation certificate, you can be considered for entry.
If you completed your VET course in a country other than Australia, the qualification must have been assessed as equivalent to an Australian qualification.
We value your experience. Fast track your study through the Recognition of Prior Learning. Upon receiving an offer from us, apply for credit for previous study by submitting an Application for Recognition of Prior Learning form along with all the relevant qualification information and verification documents to support your claim.
Please send your completed RPL form and the accompanying documents to the enrolment advisor. For information about Recognition of Prior Learning click here.
How to apply
Applying online is quick and simple. What’s more, our courses do not require an ATAR. You can enter our courses directly provided you meet the entry requirements for that course. See the steps below – you can apply in just 4 simple steps!
Step 1
Register your interest by letting us know what your preferred courses are, as well as what entry pathways and scholarships may be best for you. We’ll help you explore and choose your perfect study path.
Step 2
Click ‘Apply now‘ to submit your application.
Submit documents & complete application process
Submit your support documents such as any AQF qualification of Certificate IV or above, or a Tertiary Preparation Certificate at a TAFE or an Australian VET provider.
Step 3
Application Assessment
Applications are assessed based on criteria set out in the Admissions Policy.
Step 4
Offer Letters
Upon acceptance you will receive an offer letter to confirm your place on the course.
Register your interest and apply
Register your interest today and you’ll get a free personal consultation with one of our friendly team members. We’ll go through which Entry Pathway is best for you, as well as potential scholarships which can give you up to 20% off your total tuition fee.
