It’s a matter of survival for private VET colleges   The landscape of vocational education and training (VET) in Australia is in dire need of reform and the need for specialisation is imminent. Many VET providers currently offer a wide array of courses, ranging from business management and accounting to cookery and painting. This broad

Budget 2025: Reforms in Australian Migration System The Australian Government has unveiled its Budget for 2025, marking a pivotal shift in the country’s migration system. This strategic reform aims to enhance economic prosperity while restoring the integrity of the migration process. Key highlights from the Migration Strategy have been outlined to guide these changes.  

International Education and Skills Strategic Framework – Our Analysis  On Saturday, the Australian government unveiled a draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework, outlining future directions for Australia’s international education and training sector. The draft was part of a joint media release titled “Next steps in ensuring the integrity and sustainability of the international sector,”

Leveraging Education Agents in College Admissions Education providers often rely on education agents to recruit international students, expanding their global reach and diversity. However, the use of agents comes with ethical concerns, particularly regarding transparency, student interests, and the integrity of the admissions process. Here’s how institutions can ethically engage with education agents: 1. Establish

No further stay for subclass 408 Visas holders   The Australian Government will move to reduce the ability of subclass 408 Covid Recovery Visa holders to go onto another student visa, as it was reported by the Koala News in their recent post. There are over 100k holders of those visas.   Understanding Subclass 408

5 red flags in relation to management of international students   We have compiled a list of the most typical problems encountered when dealing with foreign students. Registered Education Providers (REP) can save themselves a lot of trouble if they pay attention to the following list:    Non-Compliance with Student Visa Conditions: If an education

The Big Lie About Temporary Visas: A Broken Promise to International Students   Is the current immigration bubble caused by the government itself?  Promises Made in the Wake of the Pandemic Following 2020, when the global economy experienced a downturn not seen in generations, the previous Liberal government of Australia advocated for immigration as a

Australian government to impose caps on international student numbers   It has been reported today by the Australian, that the Albanese government plans to implement a cap on the number of new international students each university or college can enroll as a strategy to reduce migration.    This new regulation will predominantly affect the small

Australia’s financial requirement for international students rises again   Australian government raised the amount of savings needed by international students to gain student visas from 10 May 2024.    The financial capacity requirement is increased for the second time in seven months and the international students are now required to show proof of savings of

A Crossroads for Vocational Education in Australia: What Lies Ahead?   The Impending Impact on Students and Institutions   Australia’s vocational education sector stands at a pivotal juncture. Recent policy shifts signal significant transformations, particularly affecting international students and private training organisations (RTOs). With sweeping changes on the horizon—from financial prerequisites to regulatory scrutiny—the landscape

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Using the temporary graduate visa to improve the educational options for international students The Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa presents a unique opportunity for education providers to tailor their offerings and support international students in their journey toward permanent residency in Australia. By understanding the pathways that this visa opens and aligning educational programs with

485 Temporary Graduate visa (TGV)   The Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa allows international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily.    A 485 visa holder can gain work experience in Australia, complete an additional qualification, and/or live in a specified area of Australia for

We are bringing change to business administration and client management   At Educli, our core mission is to streamline and enhance client management and administration processes for educational institutions and education agents.   Leveraging our deep industry experience combined with the power of artificial intelligence (AI), we are transforming how educational providers interact with their

Are you collecting your data for the Quality Indicator reports? Under the Data Provision Requirements 2020, all Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) registered with ASQA are required to ask their students and employers for feedback and send us a summary of it every year.  Feedback from students and employers is an important measure for both providers

Proposed changes to the Temporary Graduate visa program from 1 July 2024   Overview The Australian Government announced changes to the Temporary Graduate visa programs in its recent Migration Strategy. These changes should take effect from 1 July 2024, subject to the passage of legislative amendments. Clarification of these changes is listed below. Graduate Work

Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) under review   The Australian Government is continuing with its rollout of the Migration Strategy and appointed Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) of an analysis of the Australian labour market and skills needs. JSA has released a draft Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL) which will shape the Skills in Demand

Points test system (GSM) for skilled migrants is set for overhaul   The proposed overhaul of Australia’s points test system for skilled migrants, which would be the first significant change since 2012, is indicative of a potentially more stringent and selective approach to immigration. According to a recently released discussion paper, the federal government aims

How to avoid malpractice of education agents   The Australian government is launching a review of international education, which includes education agents, as it was announced last year.    In the minister’s statement, it was said that “there have been indications of some bad practice of education agents, and [the bad practice] is not acceptable”.

VETASSESS is streamlining their application process   VETASSESS is aiming to streamline their application process, and it has announced changes from 23 April 2024. Key Changes: Applicants are now required to submit their documentation for an initial review as part of the application lodging process today. It is only after they have been deemed “assessment

Student visa price and refusal rates increase   The PIE News reported concerns that the government might increase visa fees for international students in the upcoming May budget, further complicating student mobility in light of recent policy changes.    There are indications that Canberra could raise international student visa fees from the current $710 next