IMPORTANT LINKS FOR EDUCATIONAL AGENTS
IMPORTANT LINKS FOR OUR AGENTS
WWW.PIERONLINE.ORG
The Education Agent Training Course is an online course supported by Australian Education International (AEI) and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP). 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. ATCWA encourages that College’s preferred Education Agents complete this test.
WWW.STUDYINAUSTRALIA.GOV.AU
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.
WWW.HOMEAFFAIRS.GOV.AU
The Department of Home Affairs is a central policy agency, providing coordinated strategy and policy leadership for Australia s national and transport security, federal law enforcement, criminal justice, cyber, border, immigration, multicultural affairs, emergency management and trade related functions.
WWW.ISANA.ORG.AU
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.
WWW.INTERNATIONALEDUCATION.GOV.AU
The Australian Government‘s National Code for Education Providers Standard 4 outlines commitments and obligations of Australian Registered Training Organisations working with Education Agents.
WWW.CRICOS.EDUCATION.GOV.AU
The Australian Government’s Department of Education maintains up to date information of Registered Training Organisations that deliver courses to international students and are listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).