Resources
Communique 6th Australia-India Education Council August 2022
Communique of the 6th Australia-India Education Council.
China’s Personal Information Protection Law
This policy update outlines some aspects of China’s Personal Information Protection Law, which came into effect on 1 November 2021. The policy update notes that this law may affect Australian education providers, particularly when collecting and processing Chinese student data.
Second round announced of Double First-Class initiative
This policy update outlines, and provides an Australian Embassy translation of, the recently released combined list of institutions and disciplines for the second round of the Double First-Class initiative. The policy update notes that the new round suggests a heightened focus on international collaboration and exchange.
Note on UGC regulations on Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Educational Institutions to offer Twinning, Joint Degree and Dual Degree Programs
- Download Note on UGC regulations on Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Educational Institutions to offer Twinning, Joint Degree and Dual Degree Programs as a DOCX (189.91kb)
- Download Note on UGC regulations on Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Educational Institutions to offer Twinning, Joint Degree and Dual Degree Programs as a PDF (200.34kb)
China's focus on vocational education towards 2035
This policy update highlights key aspects of China’s focus on vocational education towards 2035, drawing on the official Chinese Government document Opinions on Promoting High-quality Development of Modern Vocational Education (issued in October 2021).
China's Key Education Tasks for 2022
This policy update focuses on significant elements of the "key tasks" for 2022 issued by the Chinese Ministry of Education (MoE).
Published by the MoE on 8 February 2022, the MoE's key tasks contain 35 detailed tasks under six broad themes covering all areas of education.
MOU with Colombia - signed 24 March 2022
Memorandum of Understanding in Cooperation in Education and Training between the Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment and the Ministry of National Education of Colombia.
Thailand Education Policy Update - Reinventing University
An update on Thailand's policy settings for the higher education sector including the 'Reinventing University' initiative objectives; key Thai industries; strategic university groups; themes of activities; and opportunities for Australian universities.
Double Reduction Plan reduces homework and off-campus tutoring for Chinese school students
Update of Chinese government initiatives commonly referred to as the 'double reduction plan' aimed at reducing educational burden on Chinese school students, improving the quality of education in schools and promoting educational equality.
China updates list of terminated joint projects and extends support to students impacted by the pandemic through Chinese-Foreign joint ventures
Analysis of the Chinese Ministry of Education announcement approving the termination of 286 Chinese-Foreign Cooperation in Running School joint institutes and programs at bachelors and above degree level, including 48 between Chinese and Australian higher education institutions.
- Download China updates list of terminated joint projects and extends support to students impacted by the pandemic through Chinese-Foreign joint ventures as a DOCX (127.92kb)
- Download China updates list of terminated joint projects and extends support to students impacted by the pandemic through Chinese-Foreign joint ventures as a PDF (284.21kb)
Thailand Education Policy Update - English Language Sector
An update of Thailand's policy settings for the English Language sector including governance; recent projects undertaken by the Thai government; the Thai government objectives and goals for the sector; and opportunities for Australian English language providers in Thailand.
Thailand Education Policy Update - Higher Education Sector
This document provides an update of Thailand's policy settings for the Higher Education sector.
Thailand Education Policy Update - Schooling Sector
An update of Thailand's policy settings for their School sector including governance and ownership of Thai schools; statistics and trends in the sector; financing of the sector; and current challenges and opportunities for the Thai school sector.
Thailand Education Policy Update - Vocational Education and Training Sector
An update of Thailand's policy settings for their Vocational Education and Training sector including an overview of the system and governance; training delivery and qualifications offered; types and prevalence of different VET institutions in Thailand; financing of VET; the Thai government objectives and goals for the sector; and opportunities for Australian RTOs.
International University Rankings: Australian and Japanese Universities 2021
This document outlines the rankings of universities in Australia and Japan, with the most up to date (2021) data available.
Listing EdTech services on a Japanese Government online platform
This document outlines the eligibility and requirements for EdTech services to be uploaded on a Japanese Government online platform, and directs interested parties to appropriate links and relevant contacts.
Quality Assurance of Online Learning Toolkit (Japanese version)
This provides a Japanese translation of the Quality Assurance of Online Learning Toolkit, as developed by the APEC Human Resources Development Working Group.
1+X Report
A policy update on the 1+X Program
Chinese-Australian Transnational Higher Education in China
A update of Chinese-Australian Transnational Higher Education in China
Chinese-Australian Transnational Higher Education in China (Chinese Translation)
A update of Chinese-Australian Transnational Higher Education in China