The Department of Education, Skills and Employment has released a discussion paper inviting views on the benefits and challenges of diversifying international student cohorts, and the role these policy measures can play in supporting diversification at public universities.
The Innovation Development Fund provides short term targeted support (through grant funding of up to $150,000) to vulnerable private English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers to diversify their education offerings into online and offshore delivery.
These Guidelines for the Fund set out further details on eligibility criteria for providers.
$8 million in seed funding for Australian industry to develop up to 70 globally relevant micro-credentials for international and onshore implementation.
On 26 November 2021 the Australian Government released the Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030 and announced key initiatives supporting its implementation. As borders reopen to welcome international students back into Australia, the new Strategy aims to rebuild the sector more sustainably and create new opportunities for growth.
On 26 November 2021 the Australian Government released the Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030 and announced key initiatives supporting its implementation. As borders reopen to welcome international students back into Australia, the new Strategy aims to rebuild the sector more sustainably and create new opportunities for growth.
A review of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act and the National Code to ensure that Australia’s legislation continues to support innovation within the sector, high quality education provision online and offshore and an optimal experience for all students.
$9.4 million for the Innovation Development Fund to provide short-term targeted support to private English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers to diversify their education offerings into online and offshore delivery.
$27.8 million in fee relief from regulatory charging which will assist the international education sector to build capacity now so that as students return, Australian providers can bounce back quickly.
On 31 March 2021, the former Hon Alan Tudge MP, Former Minister for Education and Youth, called for public submissions in response to a Consultation Paper on the new Australian Strategy for International Education to 2030. The Consultation Paper was developed by the Expert Members of the Council for International Education (the Council) in collaboration with our Department. This process has now closed.