Summary
Fully compliant CRICOS-registered ELICOS college in Adelaide with 7-year ASQA approval & NEAS endorsement. A turnkey opportunity for an operator seeking a clean, reputable & scalable English college.
Potential
The business currently has a CRICOS capacity of 162, however there is significant scope to increase this capacity to a maximum of 400 depending on the courses and shifts offered. Future growth lies in enhanced agent relationships and consistent international recruitment. Adding VET qualifications would unlock additional revenue streams. The ELICOS sector is rebounding strongly, and this college is ideally placed to capitalise. Adding pathway programs or VET offerings would further extend revenue potential without major structural change.
Skills
Compliance oversight
Strategic planning
Business development
Stakeholder engagement
Financial management
Marketing & lead generation
Risk management
Operational leadership & ASQA understanding
Curriculum oversight
Team leadership
Problem solving
Customer service
Quality assurance
Client relationship building
Branding & positioning
Vendor relationship management
Time management
Project management
Social media marketing
CRM systems use
Student experience design
Continuous improvement
Policy compliance
Reason for Sale
The founder is an academic and compliance specialist who built the college from inception and now wishes to reprioritise family life. Having achieved long-term regulatory stability, he is seeking a buyer with strong recruitment and marketing capability to take the business to its next phase. The sale provides an opportunity for an experienced operator to acquire a high-quality, fully compliant, and respected ELICOS provider in excellent operational condition.
About the Business
The college is an Adelaide-based ELICOS provider specialising in high-quality English language education for international students. The business holds both ASQA re-registration and NEAS endorsement, underlining its status as a compliant and quality-assured provider.
The college offers General English and IELTS Preparation programs to a diverse student cohort drawn from Latin America, Asia and Europe. Each program is designed around strong academic frameworks, interactive learning, and student-centred teaching.
The 9B occupancy certificate authorises up to 100 students, while the overall site layout can comfortably support 160+ students with minor adjustments. Lease terms are attractive, with a 3+3-year agreement commencing June 2025 at approximately $6,000 per month, providing stability & cost efficiency in a prime CBD location.
The college maintains a strong reputation in Adelaide’s English language sector, reinforced by a large number of Google reviews (5.0 average), numerous student testimonials, and vibrant social media engagement.
All systems, policies, and resources are professionally developed and in active use. The college operates through a modern student management, ensuring smooth compliance and streamlined administration. Teaching staff are qualified, stable, and experienced, with the Director of Studies and founder providing strong academic leadership.
This is a genuine walk-in, walk-out opportunity priced at $285,000 for the share sale, inclusive of all registrations, licences, intellectual property, and physical assets. The vendor is willing to assist through a structured handover period, including teaching or compliance support if required. With long registration security, quality endorsement, and excellent operational systems, the business represents one of Adelaide’s most appealing small-scale CRICOS acquisitions.
Confidentiality Notice: Detailed information about this RTO will be provided to serious buyers upon signing a confidentiality agreement. The RTO name and owner details are withheld to protect the confidentiality of the sale process.
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History
Founded in 2019 by an experienced educator, the college began operations following CRICOS approval in 2023. Despite industry-wide ELICOS downturns, the business steadily grew its student base and built a strong reputation. In 2025, the college secured its seven-year re-registration with ASQA and NEAS recognition. The premises were upgraded to a larger, purpose-built site with four classrooms, providing both operational efficiency and growth capacity.
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