Our courses are designed on biblical principles and model best practices in preparing you to be a professional teacher who will make a lasting difference in your student's lives. Our goal is to enable you to be 'classroom confident' when you graduate. That is why we pay attention to ensuring that you engage with experienced teachers and receive a high level of support throughout your course.
Our courses are accredited by the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA) and/or the Australian Children's Education & Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and are recognised nationally. This allows you to teach in any public or independent school across Australia. Our courses will equip you to confidently teach from a Christian Worldview and to inspire our future generations.
Our courses model a biblically-informed and best practice pedagogy that create spaces where you can develop your knowledge and skills to become a confident and professional teacher.
Immerse yourself in a supportive network of educators, mentors, and peers. At AC, you gain more than knowledge; you join a family dedicated to your success, offering lifelong connections and mentorship in the educational community.
Gain valuable professional experience in different contexts where you are mentored and supported on the practical component of your professional journey.
AC’s education awards are accredited by the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), learn more here. In addition, they are designed to meet the Australian Professional Standards for Graduate Teachers and recognised by AITSL (Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership). This allows for our graduates to apply to register as teachers across all school sectors in Australia.
AC’s early childhood awards are accredited by by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
AC has partnerships with over 100 Independent schools to train our students, including an embedded teaching model where students learn whilst being placed in a school community with teaching schools, learn more here. These partnerships greatly enhance practical learning experiences and career opportunities for our students and graduates.
AC also offers postgraduate courses for teachers and school leaders in partnership with the National Institute for Christian Education (NICE).
Alphacrucis didn’t just help me learn the practicalities of teaching, they fostered in me a heart to really care for and nurture my students. I recently had a year 9 student ask me why was I different to other teachers. When I asked her what she meant by “different”, she said ”Miss, you always give us a second chance.” This moment reminded me that it’s not about what you’re teaching... it’s about who you are to your students, believing in them and supporting them.
Carolin Smolek
Bachelor of Theology & Master of Teaching, AC Sydney, NSW
My journey has been a great learning curve that pushed me to go beyond my limits of self-centred thinking and teaching to inspirational leadership and role modelling in the classroom. I had the privilege of studying alongside world- changing lecturers and leaders who were incredibly supportive. I loved discovering that learning is a way of life, and I now try to instil that within all my students.
Su Pheng Lim
Master of Teaching, AC Sydney, NSW
It is refreshing and encouraging to be able to learn to teach and have hands-on experience under a mentor teacher in my first year of study. I was so fortunate to have great teachers around me in my schooling and I want to be able to help other students grow academically and personally, as a way to thank my own teachers and to honour them, but also to work in a way that serves others, and contributes to God’s bigger picture.
Joshua Hales
Bachelor of Education, Teaching School Alliance Hub, NSW
Studying with AC has been paradigm shifting. I’m really enjoying learning how my faith fits in with my future career and my life. Having started at AC I feel the call to equip and disciple. Seeing teaching through a biblical lens has really reignited my passion!
Naomi Cantwell
Bachelor of Education, online, VIC
What motivated me to join this program was having the opportunity to study whilst incorporating God’s word. Being taught as a Christian educator means what I learn in the classroom actually flows into all areas of life. I have grown closer to God, mainly because the classes are taught from Biblical perspectives. I can feel God’s presence at Alphacrucis, and it is such an encouraging and supportive journey to be on.
Briar Marshall
Bachelor of Education, CEN Hub, TAS
Are you passionate about working with young children? The Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education equips you with a professional qualification fully accredited by ACECQA. It accredits you to work in Early Childhood Centres with children from 0 to 5 years old. This courses provides practical experience in early childcare settings, preparing you for a rewarding career in Australia’s thriving early childhood education and childcare sector.
Do you love the moment when knowledge clicks into place for a child? Are you excited about seeing children learn and grow? The Bachelor of Education (Primary) is for people who sense a calling to primary school teaching. Studying at AC will ensure that as a teacher you are equipped to embed biblical principles in your teaching and are positioned to fulfil your purpose as primary school teacher.
Do you want a career that can literally shape the future? Do you see yourself teaching the next generation? The Bachelor of Education (Secondary) is more than just a qualification; it’s your first step on a journey to inspire, engage, and elevate the next generation of young people. Embrace a program that merges faith and practical training in a government-accredited course that prepares you to teach in secondary schools across Australia and beyond.
Do you love to see children engaged in and excited about learning new things? Do you sense a calling to primary teaching or early years education? The Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) is an Initial Teacher Education program that equips you for a fulfilling career teaching early childhood and all primary school year levels. Studying at AC will ensure that as a teacher you are equipped to embed biblical principles in your teaching and are positioned to fulfil your purpose as primary and early childhood teacher.
Can you see yourself making a difference in the lives of young people while pursuing your own passion for learning and breadth of knowledge? The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Education (Secondary) double degree at Alphacrucis University College is designed for those who want to inspire and educate the next generation. This comprehensive program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and practical experience needed to thrive in the classroom while deepening your understanding of the social sciences and humanities.
Do you have a passion for specialist areas of learning and want to inspire young people? The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is more than just a qualification; it’s your first step on a journey to inspire, engage, and elevate the next generation. This program merges faith and practical training in a nationally recognised teacher accreditation course that prepares you to teach in secondary schools across Australia and beyond.
Imagine witnessing the moment a child understands a concept for the first time. Feel the satisfaction of seeing a student develop their abilities over the course of a year. These are the unique experiences provided by a career in Primary School Teaching. The Master of Teaching (Primary) is more than just a qualification; it’s your calling to inspire, engage, and elevate young minds from Prep to Year 6. This course equips you with a fully accredited professional teaching qualification, readying you for a rewarding career in primary education.
Do you have a vision for education in your state, nation and beyond? Can you see yourself as a transformative leader in education? The Master of Education (Leadership) is your path to this vision becoming a reality, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and biblical perspectives needed to create and lead flourishing educational communities.
Are you a dedicated educator looking to enhance your skills and make a greater impact in your teaching career? The Master of Education is designed to provide you with the advanced educational theory and practical skills to make that impact in an approach grounded in a biblical perspective.
Do you have a vision for education in your state, nation and beyond? Can you see yourself as a transformative leader in education? The Master of Education (Leadership) is your path to this vision becoming a reality, equipping you with the knowledge, skills, and biblical perspectives needed to create and lead flourishing educational communities.
This combines online coursework with practical in-school experience. Our live online classes allow you to learn from anywhere in Australia, while we ensure your practical school placements fit your preferences and location. This model is perfect for those with other commitments or who live further from our city campus.
Alphacrucis students are in high demand and most secure jobs as paid teachers aides during studies, enhancing their practical experience and prospects upon graduation.
This places you in schools throughout your course for immersive learning and mentorship. If you are accepted into one of our teaching school hubs, you’ll spend 1 to 2 days a week in a school throughout your course as a teacher’s aide. This paid cadetship model gives you valuable firsthand classroom exposure, plus support from a dedicated mentor teacher and bespoke workshops with senior school leaders. Our hub students are typically guaranteed employment with their hub school on graduation.
No matter which model you choose – direct study with us, or via one of our teaching school hubs, you will learn from dedicated teachers with years of experience, so you benefit from the combined wisdom of our staff.
AC also has partnerships with over 100 Independent schools in teaching school hubs to train our students in a unique paid cadetship model where students learn whilst being placed in a school community. Our teaching hubs include Christian Education Ministries, St. Philip’s Teaching School, The Teaching Schools Alliance Sydney, Tasmanian Christian Education Network (CEN) and more*.
To qualify for a place with a hub, you’ll need apply to AC and the teaching school hub and participate in an interview process. You will be chosen based on your EQ, academic achievements, volunteerism, and alignment with the values of one of our premier schools.
Learn more about our hubs here.
SPCC Cessnock
SPCC DALE
SPCC Gosford
SPCC Narnia
SPCC Newcastle
SPCC Port Stephens
SPCC Waratah
Belmont Christian College
Cedars Christian College
Charlton Christian College
Emmaus Christian School
Hunter Christian School
Maitland Christian School
Manning Valley Anglican College
Orange Christian School
Southern Highlands Christian School
Trinity Christian College
Blue Mountains Grammar School
Emmanuel College
Inaburra School
Northern Beaches Christian School
Presbyterian Ladies College
St Andrew's Cathedral School
The Scots College Sydney
William Clarke College
Covenant Christian School
Kuyper Christian School
Norwest Christian College
Toongabbie Christian College
Tyndale Christian School
William Carey Christian School
Wycliffe Christian School
Calvin Christian School
Channel Christian School
Circular Head Christian School
Devonport Christian School
Emmanuel Christian School
Launceston Christian School
Leighland Christian School
Northern Christian School
Newstead Christian School
Palmerstone Christian College
Sattler Christian College
Kings Pimpama
Kings Reedy Creek
Kings Logan Village
AC also offers postgraduate courses for teachers and school leaders in partnership with the National Institute for Christian Education (NICE).
Domestic students commencing a AC’s Bachelor of Education course (Primary, Secondary, Early Childhood & Primary) in 2023 -2025 may qualify for Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) made available by the Australian government.
These CSPs are intended to create opportunities for students from under-represented groups to enter the teaching profession, and include students who are first in family to attend university, from regional and remote areas, from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with a disability, and First Nations people. For details on CSPs, please click here.
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