Each year, the Australian Government conducts the Quality Indicators of Learning and Teaching (QILT) survey to assess higher education institutions across the nation.
In 2023, over 260,000 students from more than 100 universities and higher education providers participated in the survey, revealing insightful data on the student experience. Tabor College once again emerged as a standout performer, surpassing national averages and earning top rankings in key areas.
Tabor's Outstanding Performance
The QILT Student Experience Survey 2023 has showcased Tabor College's continued excellence in delivering a high-quality educational experience. With data collected from across the nation, Tabor has not only exceeded the national averages but has secured top rankings in South Australia and Australia in specific areas.
#1 in Australia – Education Programs
Tabor’s Faculty of Education has distinguished itself by achieving the #1 ranking in Australia for the "Overall Quality of Educational Experience" at the undergraduate level. With a score of 93.8%, Tabor was well ahead of its competitors, including second-placed Griffith College (90.9). For equivalent programs, Tabor outshone Avondale University (89.9), affirming its position as the leading choice for aspiring educators.
Additionally, Tabor secured:
· #1 in Australia for Teaching Quality (Undergraduate, Education)
· #1 in Australia for Student Support (Undergraduate, Education)
· #2 in Australia for Skills Development (Undergraduate, Education)
#1 in South Australia
Tabor continues to lead in South Australia, outperforming local universities in the QILT survey's key measures. For overall satisfaction, Tabor achieved higher scores than all South Australian universities at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Setting the Benchmark Among Christian Institutions
In a comparison among benchmarking colleges (Christian multi-faculty providers), Tabor retained 1st place at the undergraduate level and 3rd place at the postgraduate level for overall quality of the educational experience.
Graduate Success
In terms of graduate employment, Tabor performed well, achieving an overall employment rate of 91.6%—notably higher than the national NUHEI (Non-University Higher Education Institutions) average of 80.9%. At undergraduate level the full-time employment rate exceeded the NUHEI average by 8.4%.
Understanding QILT
The QILT survey assesses higher education institutions across six key areas of the student experience: Overall Quality of Educational Experience, Teaching Quality, Learner Engagement, Learning Resources, Student Support, and Skills Development.
Tabor has consistently outperformed national averages in these areas, reinforcing its reputation for delivering exceptional education.
Setting New Standards
Tabor remains committed to setting new benchmarks in quality and satisfaction. Tabor remains a top performer and is actively addressing areas such as peer engagement to meet and exceed its ambitious academic targets.
As a Tabor student, you're not just part of an institution; you're part of a community dedicated to providing an extraordinary education and preparing you for a bright future.
Sources:
- QILT Student Experience Survey (SES) 2023
- Graduate Outcome Survey (GOS) 2023
- Course Experience Questionnaire (CEQ) 2023
