Eastern College Australia has over 30 years' of experience in higher education and is nationally accredited and registered with ASQA and Higher Education courses with the Australian Government's Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency {TEQSA) and the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT) for initial teacher Programs. It is a Christian tertiary provider ranked 3rd in Australia for overall Student satisfaction in the QILT Student Experience Survey 2020. Located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, ECA offers face-to-face and online classes across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate awards and disciplines including the Bachelor of Education (Primary), Bachelor of Education (Secondary), Master of Teaching (Primary), Master of Teaching (Secondary) and the Master of Education. Eastern offers programs that are flexible, thoughtful, and transformative; their faculty staff is highly qualified, experienced, and passionate. The close-knit community gives the opportunity to form relationships with lecturers, each of whom will get to know pre service teachers personally and walk with them through their learning experience.
The key qualities, skills, and understandings that a student should gain by studying at Eastern are captured in their graduate attributes:
Know, experience, and understand the importance of biblically-informed faith and worldview in human identity and the formation of character.
Have the confidence to engage intellectually and respectfully with alternate worldviews, and the values and perspectives of others.
Have attained excellence in evidence-based, contemporary knowledge and professional competencies in their chosen field of study for vocational calling.
Exhibit intellectual curiosity, passion, and agility, valuing life-long learning and thought leadership.
Demonstrate critical thinking, reflection, analysis, and communication skills.
Exhibit Christ-like humility as innovative and creative individuals equipped to be a transformative influence in an interdependent world.
Contribute to society as responsible global citizens with a commitment to social justice, environmental stewardship, and Christ-like compassion.