Useful Links
Information from ASQA
- Education agents
- Learner Transitions
- Legislative obligations
- Maintaining your registration
- Obligations when facilitating student transfers
- Overseas student attendance
- Provider default obligations
- Quality Indicators
- Reporting obligations summary
- Resourcing requirements—for applicants seeking initial registration or change to scope of registration
- Retention requirements for completed student assessment items
- Written agreements with overseas students
General information
Education Agent Training Course
The Education Agent Training Course is an online course supported by Australian Education International (AEI) and the Department of Home Affairs. It provides Education Agents with information about the Australian education system, Australia as a study destination, education quality assurance, and visa regulation processes. Agents who pass the formal test become Qualified Education Agent Counsellors.
ISANA: International Education Association
ISANA is the representative body for international education professionals in Australia and New Zealand, offering resources and a free online tutorial to help Education Agents understand Australian education standards under the National Code.
The National Code (2018) and ESOS Framework
The Australian Government’s National Code outlines obligations for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) working with Education Agents under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework.
Additional resources:
Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
CRICOS provides a comprehensive listing of Australian education providers and courses available to international students.
Department of Home Affairs
The Department of Home Affairs offers detailed information on visa options, living in Australia, immigration, and citizenship for international students and agents.
Study in Australia
The official Australian Government site for studying in Australia, covering study pathways, courses, costs, living arrangements, scholarships, and visas.
