More needs to be done to enhance Australia's international student market competitiveness and "strengthen" the skilled labour pipeline, stakeholders have said.

School association IALC and Thai agent group TIECA have signed an agreement to "foster opportunities" for member schools and agencies across Thailand.

TIECA and Quality English have agreed to further strengthen their relationship to support more Thai students to access opportunities overseas.

The Thai International Education Consultants’ Association (TIECA) has signed a quality assurance agreement with education promotion agencies in the top five English speaking destinations. The declaration solidifies ties with the US, UK, Australia, Canada and New Zealand.