Funded by inaugural English Australia chair Christine Bundesen, EA's new grant will recognise the achievements of mid-level managers in the country's ELICOS sector.

The former executive director of Australia's ELICOS peak body, English Australia, tells The PIE News how it feels to be named a Member of the Order of Australia.

Australia’s international education industry continues to move from strength to strength, recording it highest ever value. Schools and vocational education saw the most growth, but higher education continues to be the most valuable sector.

Australia’s VET and ELICOS peak bodies, whose institutions receive significant enrolments from Working Holiday Makers, argue a proposed 19% tax rate on WHM earnings could impact enrolment figures.

Australia’s ELICOS representative body, English Australia, called for a renewed focus on the international student experience during its annual conference in Hobart, Australia this month.

A free online service that automatically rates and assesses English learners' writing skills without the need for a teacher has been launched at the English Australia conference.

Student enrolments on English language courses in Australia rose to a record high last year, English Australia statistics have shown, but a significant drop from Europe slowed growth compared to previous years.

The world’s biggest English lesson was organised by English Australia in Sydney, Australia this week, breaking the world record, with an estimated 3,000 students expected to take part.