NATIONAL INSTITUTE for CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONInformation for Students
Modes of Study
All teaching in CCHE accredited courses is done by distance education. A course refers to to the program of study, for example, BEd, MEd, MEd (Leadership). Courses are divided into units which are the individual subjects studied. Click here for more information on the courses taught by NICE.
Unit materials, online forums and other resources are accessed throughNICEOnline, NICE's content management system. The development of professional learning communities is encouraged.
Students are responsible for the purchase of their own textbooks. A list of the textbooks required for a unit is found on the unit registration form and in the unit outlines. Since the textbook list changes periodically it is important for students to ensure that they have the current list. It is also important to ensure that the edition, not just the title of each textbook matches the unit requirements. Textbooks are ordered directly through the Co-op Bookshop.For an order form click here.(If you are not currently studying with NICE you will have to log in as a guest to access this page.)
As well as the CCHE accredited courses that NICE teaches, NICE is involved in many face-to-face conferences, seminars and workshops some of which can partially fulfill requirements for units in accredited study through recognition of prior learning. Click here for more details of programs offered.
Enrolment and Registration
Enrolment refers to being admitted to a course. Once enrolled, students register for the units they wish to study. Pleaseclick herefor more information about enrolment and registration policies and procedures including unit extensions, deferrals and transfers.
Alternative Credit Pathways
CCHE is committed to the dual principles of maintaining the highest academic standards that are at least equivalent to those in current Australian public universities, while providing the shortest possible route to the desired award by the recognition of prior learning (RPL) and advanced standing wherever this is consistent with these standards. Pleaseclick herefor more information about advanced standing for three-year trained principals and recognition of prior learning opportunities including professional development units and obtaining credit for postgraduate studies in other recognised tertiary institutions.
Fees
Pleaseclick herefor more information about fees including those for enrolment, registration, recognition for prior learning, professional development units, and the transfer, deferral, extension of units.
Assessment and Graduation
Pleaseclick herefor more information about assessment patterns, grades, and graduation.
Research
NICE and CCHE encourage students to be involved in research. This can range from action research projects to major theses. Pleaseclick herefor more information about research policies.
Important Policies
For information on the CCHE/NICE policies on student rights and responsibilities, student grievance procedure and Aboriginal issues pleaseclick here.
Forms
All forms can be found in the Information Centre on NICEOnline. If you are not currently studying with NICE it will be necessary to log in as a guest to access this page.
Updated on 23 July 2008