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21 March 2024

STUDENT AND STUDENT GUARDIAN VISA PROCESSING PRIORITIES

A new Ministerial Direction for prioritising student and student guardian visa applications was signed on 14 December 2023. Ministerial Direction No. 107 formalises the Australian Government’s processing priorities for the student and student guardian visa programs. It builds on ongoing work to strengthen the integrity of the international education sector. An evidence level is allocated to each Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)-registered education

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30 January 2024

NEW STUDENT VISA PROCESSING PRIORITIES AND HIGHER REFUSAL RATES FOR AUSTRALIAN VISA APPLICANTS

The Minister has determined the order of priority for considering and disposing of Student Guardian visa applications and offshore Subclass 500 (Student) visa applications in response to the high levels of demand for Subclass 500 (Student) visas.   These applications will be processed in the following order, as described below: Offshore Student visa applications when the primary applicant: is a school student, Foreign Affairs student or Defence student; intends to undertake

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30 January 2024

STAY AHEAD WITH RTO AND ESOS CHECKLISTS: KEY DATES AND REPORTING OBLIGATIONS

Navigating the complexities of compliance with the Registered Training Organisations (RTO) standards and the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework can be challenging. However, with the right tools and information, it becomes manageable. We have provided links to the published checklists for your reference.   ASQA checklists are designed to help you identify crucial dates and ensure you stay on top of your reporting obligations. They serve as an essential guide to remaining

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24 January 2024

HOW TO PREVENT AUSTRALIAN STUDENT VISA REJECTION

As a part of our educational series, we have prepared a short guide on how to prevent rejection of an application for Australian student visas. In our previous article on  the most common Australian student visa rejection reasons, we discussed how to avoid them. We’ve compiled a list of tips to help avoid Australian student visa rejection. First, applicants must make sure that all of the information they provide is accurate and that their documents are legitimate. The applicant

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24 January 2024

WILL AUSTRALIA FOLLOW CANADA’S CAP ON STUDENT VISAS?

Canada's recent decision to impose a cap on international students has sent ripples through the global higher education sector. In December 2023, at the International Education Symposium SYMPLED2023, the Hon Julian Hill MP discussed the possibility of Australia implementing similar measures, sparking debate and concern among education leaders.   The Canadian government, under Immigration Minister Marc Miller, announced a two-year cap on new international students early on Monday morning,

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22 January 2024

SCALE YOUR OPERATIONS USING EDUCLI’S TASKS AND COMPLIANCE TOOLS

As companies grow rapidly, they often struggle to maintain compliance with regulations and standards at the same pace. This is especially true for fast-growing companies that experience exponential growth in a short period of time, which is quite usual for education providers in the international education space.   In this article, we will explore the challenges of maintaining compliance while scaling your organisation and provide some strategies for achieving compliance while still growing

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18 January 2024

SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR ATTRACTING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Using social media to reach out to prospective students is just the next logical step in the process of building relationships. It is truly remarkable to see how far digital technology and social media have come. Ideas, news, and conversations can travel far and wide thanks to the power of digital technology and the ease of sharing via social media. Businesses can take advantage of immediacy to spread their message fast, cheaply, and efficiently.   If you want to reach your target audience

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15 January 2024

MOST COMMON REJECTION REASONS FOR AUSTRALIAN STUDENT VISA APPLICATIONS

The rejection rate for the Australian student visa is over 50%, which means that fewer than fifty percent of applicants from certain countries are granted their visas. This rate varies depending on the country of origin a student comes from. In the Philippines, India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Thailand, the rejection rate ranges from 80 to 90 percent, while in South America, it ranges from 30 to 40 percent, and in European countries, it is below 10 percent.   We have compiled a

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14 December 2023

EDUCATION AGENTS IN AUSTRALIA: WHAT IS THEIR FUTURE?

The Integral Role of Education Agents Agents in the education sector have long been pivotal in Australia's international education system, acting as the principal link between schools and prospective students. Agents of education play a significant role in shaping the public perception and experience of individuals who are looking for educational opportunities in a foreign country. The fact that their activities have a direct impact on the accomplishments of educational organizations exemplifies

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07 December 2023

RECENT TRENDS IN STUDENT VISA APPROVALS AND DENIALS BY THE IMMIGRATION DEPARTMENT

Recent observations indicate a shift in the approach of the Immigration Department towards processing both offshore and onshore student visa applications. There has been a noticeable increase in the number of visa refusals, often without prior warnings or requests for additional information. For instance, one case highlights the department's reasoning regarding family ties: An applicant with their child and partner residing in Brazil was informed that while their family's presence in Brazil

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30 November 2023

WE NEED TO KEEP THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS COMING

The possible drop in the number of international students is a major concern with far-reaching effects due to the uncertainty surrounding the future intake of these students.   International students' tuition fees are crucial to the financial stability of universities in nations such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. These students are a substantial part of the academic community, with their numbers reaching over a million in the USA alone. However, this reliance

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20 November 2023

DEMAND FOR STUDY ABROAD IS SET TO ‘EXCEED’ PRE-PANDEMIC LEVEL

The latest ICEF Agent Voice survey compared perspectives of over 400 student recruitment agencies from 81 countries and was launched at ICEF Berlin last month. Despite the many setbacks that the international education sector has experienced recently, recent trends show that exchange programs are on the upswing again. A notable surge in interest for online course recruitment and optimistic projections for 2023 further emphasize this recovery. An overwhelming majority of educational agents (73%)

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25 October 2023

24/7 RECRUITMENT: MAXIMIZING YOUR OUTREACH WITH MULTI-CHANNEL MARKETING

There is a common sentiment among those involved in the ever-changing field of student recruitment: the process is becoming more difficult, not less. The recruitment landscape has become more competitive as student mobility patterns change around the world and more schools compete for international students. The current challenge is to keep your school at the forefront of prospective students' minds as they weigh their options. However, this does not mean spreading thin; rather, it calls for strategic,

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12 October 2023

OPINION: THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT'S OWNERSHIP BAN BY EDUCATION AGENTS - A HASTY MOVE WITH INDUSTRY IMPLICATIONS

The Australian government's recent announcement, barring education agents from holding ownership stakes in Australian education providers, has raised eyebrows within the education sector. While it may appear to be a well-intentioned measure to enhance transparency, integrity, and fairness in the education system, it raises pertinent questions about its practicality and impact.   The government's rationale behind this policy shift is clear: to protect the interests of international students

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12 October 2023

AUSTRALIA EXPANDS REGULATORY OVERSIGHT OF EDUCATION AGENTS AND ANNOUNCES NEW INTEGRITY MEASURES FOR VET

  Australia's government has announced a new set of measures to protect its student visa program from abuse and fraud. Commissions paid to agents who facilitate student transfers between providers in Australia have been banned. Education agents will also be barred from holding an ownership stake in an Australian education provider The government is taking steps to strengthen monitoring of the system with a particular focus on identified risk indicators, including student attendance

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11 October 2023

SKILL ASSESSMENT REQUIRED FOR 485 GRADUATE STREAM VISA AFTER 30 JUNE 2023

To be eligible for a 485 Graduate Work Stream Visa after completing your studies in Australia after 01 July 2023, international students with a qualification below a degree must also provide (have applied for) a skills assessment and nominated an occupation from the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)).  Why is this changing? The Department of Home Affairs has suspended the normal requirements for this visa from 01 July 2022 until 30 June 2023 in light of Australia's skill

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10 October 2023

THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT SPENDS EXTRA $37.8 MILLION ON HAUNTING ‘DODGY’ TRAINING PROVIDERS IN AUSTRALIA

A new tip-off line will be set up for people to dob in “dodgy” training providers exploiting international students studying in Australia. The nation’s Vocational Education and Training regulator will get a $37.8 million boost under a federal government crackdown on unethical and illegal behaviour. An integrity unit will be established within the Australian Skills Quality Authority and will be equipped with the latest technology and data-matching capability to find and stop providers

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10 October 2023

OPINION - AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT'S "COMPLIANCE BLITZ” ON INTERNATIONAL SECTOR - WASTE OF MONEY OR ACTUAL IMPROVEMENT?

The Australian government's announcement of a $37.8 million "compliance blitz" in the vocational education and training (VET) sector seems like a well-intentioned move, but we can't help but doubt whether these proposed changes will truly make a significant difference. The establishment of an integrity unit within the regulator, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA), along with a confidential tipoff line and updated digital systems, may appear promising on the surface. Still, it's hard to

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19 May 2023

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ ACCOMMODATION - CRISIS OR NOT?

When prospective international students had their sights set on Australia's sunny shores in the past, obtaining a visa was their top priority. The concern now for a growing number is where they will live when they arrive. Rentals are hard to come by, and those that are reasonably priced are almost nonexistent. According to recent reports, rental availability is close to zero, according to Anglicare’s latest Rental Affordability Snapshot. What chance do non-locals have if they can't find housing?

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17 May 2023

LEVERAGING THE POWER OF AUTOMATION AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

We founded Educli on the fundamental idea that computers ought to take on more responsibility, and this conviction has only deepened since the advent of AI. As a college manager, I often found myself wondering, "How can I get everyone, even with no education or experience from the industry, to ensure that all of the tasks are done on time?" Since we first began developing Educli, this situation has evolved. Over the past few years, we've invested a great deal of time and energy into developing

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16 May 2023

GET YOUR TECH RIGHT BEFORE INVESTING IN AI

No technology has advanced from a novel idea to practical application more quickly than AI. The introduction of ChatGPT earlier this year raised existential concerns about scholarly integrity and the value of many college assignments. Now that many AI products incorporate images, videos, and text, their already powerful features are strengthened. Edtech products are also following this trend.   While adding value (and novelty) to classrooms, these tools also raise a new set of problems that

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11 May 2023

TECH TRENDS SHAPING THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION

The potential benefits of the latest generation of digital technologies for higher education are substantial, and their applications are as diverse as the technologies themselves. Training is being streamlined, made more accessible, and student-teacher connections strengthened with the help of virtual reality, blockchain, and chatbots.   Several developments in information and communications technology are influencing the direction of higher education. Here are a few: One of the most

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10 May 2023

ASQA COMPLIANCE UPDATE MAY 2023

ASQA Annual Declaration of Compliance is due on 17 May 2023 The ASQA Annual Declaration of Compliance submission due for all RTOs is by 17 May 2023. This process is a formal declaration to both your organisation and to ASQA that you are confident you have the systems and processes in place to assure the quality of your outcomes for students and industry.  ASQA encourages providers to take this opportunity to thoroughly assess their operations against the Standards and registration requirements

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08 May 2023

AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST IMMIGRATION SHAKEUP IN DECADES

The migration review was released by Home Affairs Minister Claire O'Neill on 27 April 2023. This review has at least 38 major recommendations. As the Home affairs minister Claire O'Neill said: “we need to make a big switch in our thinking from the passivity that drives the system today to active engagement with the people we think can help build our country's future we and under this proposal we would go out into the world and find the migrants that Australia needs and talk to them about joining

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08 May 2023

AUSTRALIA'S BIGGEST IMMIGRATION SHAKEUP IN DECADES

The migration review was released by Home Affairs Minister Claire O'Neill on 27 April 2023. This review has at least 38 major recommendations. As the Home affairs minister Claire O'Neill said: “we need to make a big switch in our thinking from the passivity that drives the system today to active engagement with the people we think can help build our country's future we and under this proposal we would go out into the world and find the migrants that Australia needs and talk to them about joining

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13 February 2023

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR AGENTS - PROVIDER AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT VIA AGENCIES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITH OUR AGENTS TRACKING COMPONENTS.

  Education agents are the blood of international education. They might not be the ones making the decisions or pulling the strings, but they are unquestionably the ones interacting with the potential students and acting as the public face of the business. Their performance may directly impact the customer experience in determining your organization’s success. The education providers are legally required to monitor the performance of education agents to ensure that the prospective international

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13 February 2023

HOW TO MANAGE YOUR AGENTS - PROVIDER AND STUDENT ENGAGEMENT VIA AGENCIES WILL NEVER BE THE SAME WITH OUR AGENTS TRACKING COMPONENTS.

  Education agents are the blood of international education. They might not be the ones making the decisions or pulling the strings, but they are unquestionably the ones interacting with the potential students and acting as the public face of the business. Their performance may directly impact the customer experience in determining your organization’s success. The education providers are legally required to monitor the performance of education agents to ensure that the prospective international

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16 January 2023

AUTOMATION THAT BETTERS YOUR ORGANISATION

Automation that betters your organisation   Every organisation approaches process automation from a different perspective. Some want to improve productivity, many want to cut costs, while others wish to improve employee well-being.   Automation can greatly benefit organisations by increasing efficiency, reducing errors, and lowering costs. Automation can also free up employees to focus on more important tasks and improve overall productivity. Examples of automation provided

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