Pearson has opened five new testing centres in a bid to assist the Australian government in its plans to boost student numbers in the regions. The centres opened in August through October.

The majority of international graduates who chose to pursue Australia’s post-study work visa secure full-time work, however, less than half end up working in a role related to their field.

Everyone I deal with in the industry is interested in the right outcome for the student

Australian international educators will be able to have their achievements within the industry acknowledged as part of a new fellowship program.

English curriculum provider My Online Schooling has opened a second office in Australia in a bid to reach the Asia Pacific market.

Australia's education minister has called for the university sector to work with the government to create job ready-graduates, announcing a range of measures which have potential follow-on implications for international education.

The announcement comes during protracted concerns over Chinese-influence on universities campuses, and almost two years after the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation warned of an "insidious threat".

The favourable conditions that pushed Australia's international education growth may soon evaporate as global players improve their value proposition, with increased competition from other destinations and even traditional source markets.