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This site provides Australian education providers with the Confirmation-of-Enrolment (CoE) facilities required for compliance with the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Legislation Source

ESOS Bill heads for second day in senate

The international education sector in Australia railed against the ESOS Bill, as the legislation made it to a second day of senate hearings. Source

Stakeholders in NZ shine light on growing int’l education sector

The economic benefits of building up New Zealand as a leading market for international students were highlighted at a recent industry event. Source

Industrial Policy Needs an Immigration Policy

The case for higher skilled immigration as part of industrial strategies: As the face-off between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris draws nearer, the United States is awash in partisan rancor, with the candidates and their supporters fighting bitterly over abortion, the southern border, taxes, health care, and more. Yet even though… Source

What is the cost of policy intended to reduce international student flows? – ICEF Monitor

If you look at how the international education sector has been covered in the mainstream media this year, you’ll see that a good deal of attention has been paid to: It is less common to see headlines about the cultural and economic value of international students. This is curious, given that when a government imposes… Source

633 Indian students died abroad in last 5 years, highest 172 in Canada; 19 died in violent attacks: Govt

Over 13 lakh Indian students are currently studying abroad, the highest (over 4 lakh) in Canada followed by the US, states MEA Source

Pulse survey indicates early impact of new financial requirements for Australian study visas – ICEF Monitor

Responding to an IDP Pulse survey conducted in June 2024, a large proportion of Chinese and Indian prospective students and applicants said their study plans would be affected by Australia’s visa fee hike, higher savings threshold, and high visa rejection rates. Similarly, many respondents from other Asian and African countries said they were now thinking… Source

US to ease visa processing for graduates with job offers

The Biden-Harris administration in the US has announced actions to speed up visa processing for college graduates that hold job offers. Source