Over the past months, NEAS’s Quality Assessor completed an in-depth assessment of SRI’s application and supporting documents and followed up with an onsite Quality Endorsement visit. Structured meetings and interviews with SRI management, teachers and operational staff were completed, and class observations also formed part of the quality audit.
Sarina Russo Institute shares their Brisbane campus with James Cook University Brisbane and Russo Business school. SRI offers a range of courses in VET and ELICOS. ELICOS courses include General English and University Pathway courses that pathway students to diploma and bachelor’s courses.
Sarina Russo Institute is centrally located in the city centre, it is well connected to public transport, and close to the popular and scenic Brisbane River area.
Sarina Russo Institute currently has students studying English language courses from South American countries, including Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru, as well as students from China, and a group of government-supported students from South Korea.
Sarina Russo Institute’s services are integrated across ELICOS, VET and University courses, including strong student welfare and support requirements. Teachers and students reported warmly and enthusiastically about teaching and learning at Sarina Russo Institute during the Quality Review focus group interviews. The teaching and learning facilities, community feeling, and teaching quality were all explicitly mentioned as valuable for teachers and students alike. NEAS congratulates Sarina Russo Institute staff and leadership for their continued commitment to quality in English language course provision.
October 2025
