A new tuition protection scheme (TPS) in Australia is deterring education agents from sending students to the country as well as placing financial restraints on providers, sources have told The PIE News. However, others defend the scheme in intent if not practice and suggest Australian providers need to adapt.
A new survey in Australia has revealed that over 87% of students were satisfied or very satisfied with their Australian English language experience, and that agents still wield the most influence on final choice.
The inaugural Chair of member association English Australia has been bestowed with an award in the Queens Birthday Honours list announced today, for her services to the international education industry and "the development of quality assurance standards". Current EA Chair hailed Bundesen as an exceptional leader"...
English Australia has launched a new programme which unites two major export industries, education and tourism, in confronting the challenges of the strong Australian dollar. Tourism suppliers will be able to promote services to international students.
Joining universities, select private colleges and TAFEs in Australia are to benefit from streamlined visa processing designed to boost their competitiveness. The move follows the streamlining of university visa processing last month. Under the scheme all overseas students applying for visas will be deemed low-risk – or from ‘level 1 risk assessment’ countries.
English Australia, which represents the interests of English language teaching operations in the country, has unveiled a new brand identity which marks a new direction for the dynamic association. EA represents the majority of educators in the country and is engaged with consumers and government.
English Australia’s Executive Director, Sue Blundell, has been recognised for her contribution to the industry...
