Acknowledge Education

Pioneering Education since 1883

Acknowledge Education (AE) has a proud history, tracing back to its establishment in 1883, marking Acknowledge Education as the first Australian institution to provide specialist business training.

Founded by Sydney Stott, the college was one of the first to introduce typewriters to Australia to equip the workforce with typewriting skills.

AE have a well-documented history of consistent growth and a strong reputation for adaptability. Pivoting to align with the evolving needs of both the business and education sectors, enabling sustained and significant growth. AE joined the UP Education Group in 2022.

AE is now a leading multi-sector education provider delivering ELICOS, Senior Secondary, Vocational and Higher Education courses in Health, Human Studies, Engineering Design and Construction, Tourism and Hospitality, VCE Year 11 and 12 across Australia.

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Education Courses and Pathways:

  • General English
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • English for Secondary Schools
  • IELTS Preparation
  • Master of Social Work (Qualifying)
  • Master of Counselling
  • Graduate Certificate of Health and Community
  • Bachelor of Community Services
  • Bachelor of Construction Project Management
  • Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design
  • Diploma of Civil Construction Design
  • Diploma of Nursing
  • VCE Year 11 and 12
  • Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
  • Advanced Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • Diploma of Hospitality Management
  • Certificate IV in Kitchen Management
  • Certificate IV in Patisserie
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cookery
  • Certificate III in Patisserie

Vocational, Undergraduate, Postgraduate


Architecture and Building, Food, Hospitality and Personal Services, Health