LONDON, December 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — British education group Global Education Holdings has acquired the Australian Performing Arts Conservatory (APAC). THE BrisbaneThe School of Performing Arts offers undergraduate courses in acting, film production, voice and dance.
Since its inception in 1993, APAC has produced many successful television, theater and film professionals, including actors Mirko Grillini (The Chronicles of Narnia and Home and Away) and Australian actor Marc McConville.
Welcoming APAC into the group, Deputy General Manager, Professor Ray Lloyd said: “GEDU creates a diverse portfolio of educational institutions and services to provide high-quality, accessible and skills-based higher education across the world. The acquisition of APAC, with its exceptional reputation in performing arts education, allows us to expand our curriculum offerings while expanding our geographic reach in Australia“.
An APAC registered Australian tertiary education provider is accredited by the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). Formerly known as the Australian Stage Combat School (ASCS), it is also listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students.
With this acquisition, GEDU enters the Australian market, expanding its global presence. APAC is the fourth brand to join the GEDU group in the last three months. Recently, it acquired the maritime school MLA College in the United Kingdom, the French management school École de Management Appliqué (EMA) and the American school Schiller International Universityhaving campuses in Tampa, MadridHeidelberg and Paris.
About GEDU: The Group offers a range of educational opportunities, including a full range of higher education qualifications, apprenticeships and language schools. It is present in 12 countries, including UNITED STATES, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, MaltaUnited Arab Emirates, India, Saudi ArabiaAnd Australia. The group’s portfolio covers a wide range of areas and is characterized by a strong focus on employability and student experience to maximize return on investment for students.
Contact: Vanita Keraï | Marketing Director | GEDU
E-mail: vkerai@gedu.global | Telephone: +44 (0)204 551 3640 | Website: gedu.global
SOURCE Global Education Fund
