IMPORTANT LINKS FOR EDUCATION AGENTS
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. The course provides Education Agents with information about the Australian education system and Australia as a study destination, education quality assurance issues and the Australian visa regulation system. Agents who wish to have their extensive knowledge recognised can take a formal test. Agents successfully passing the test become Qualified Education Agent Counsellors. Stanley College encourages the qualification, and all of the College’s preferred Education Agents have completed the test.
ISANA: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
ISANA: International Education Association is the representative body for international education professionals in Australia and New Zealand who work in student services, advocacy, teaching, and policy development in Australia and New Zealand. The website offers a free-of-charge online tutorial recommended for all Education Agent staff members to become knowledgeable in Australian international education standards under the revised National Code.
THE NATIONAL CODE (2018) AND ESOS FRAMEWORK
The Australian Government‘s National Code for Education Providers Standard 4 outlines commitments and obligations of Australian Registered Training Organisations working with Education Agents.
COMMONWEALTH REGISTER OF INSTITUTIONS AND COURSES FOR OVERSEAS STUDENTS (CRICOS)
The Australian Government’s Department of Education maintains up-to-date information on Registered Training Organisations that deliver courses to international students and are listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
DEPARTMENT OF HOME AFFAIRS
The Australian Government Department of Home Affairs provides information on visa options, living in Australia and citizenship.
STUDY IN AUSTRALIA
Study in Australia is the official Australian Government site for studying in Australia and provides information for students and Education Agents on study pathways, costs, living in Australia, scholarships, visa and other services.