International Education Network Online
Providers
Visas
Travel
WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Country
Location
Type of course
* Select your type of course
Price per duration
Currency
FILTER POSTS BY COUNTRY
Australia 
United States
New Zealand 
Canada 
Ireland
United Kingdom
29 April 2025
AUSTRALIA'S SHORT-TERM THINKING: HOW LABOR’S STUDENT VISA HIKE RISKS LONG-TERM DAMAGE
In their latest statement, the Labour government proposed a further increase in international student visa fees to AUD$2,000, aiming to raise $760 million to fund their election promises. While it may seem like a quick and easy way to plug budget holes, this move raises serious concerns — and highlights a growing absence of common sense in Australia’s policymaking. Any farmer would tell you: “Don't count your chickens before they hatch.” Yet this is precisely what the government appears
Travel, Exchange, Education
0 Comments
Living Abroad
29 April 2025
IS AUSTRALIA PLANNING TO UPDATE FEES BASED ON NATIONALITY?
Is Australia becoming discriminatory towards international students? A recent update to the Australian visa application system has raised some serious concerns. Applicants are now being asked to enter their nationality to estimate their visa application charges. This change raises an important question: Is the government planning to introduce a new set of rules that would adjust visa fees based on the applicant's passport? If so, it could mark a shift towards a discriminatory system, where
29 April 2025
TRAINING VISA SC407 REFUSALS ON RISE
For all the migration agents: we have noticed a growing trend in refusals of Subclass 407 Training Visa applications, particularly the applicants’ genuine temporary stay (GTE) intentions in relation to their nominated training program. What are the key issues? Increased scrutiny of the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement, especially for applicants who have been in Australia for 5+ years. Training plans clearly identifying the gaps for training or lacking sufficient technical
24 April 2025
RISK LEVEL OF PROVIDERS
Updated risk levels for education providers were released earlier this month. While some providers saw improvements, others unfortunately dropped their level. What’s particularly concerning is the lack of transparency and the biassed nature of these calculations. The risk rating doesn’t reflect the provider's quality of education or compliance practices—instead, it’s largely based on immigration processing outcomes, which are often out of the provider's control. Consider this example:
24 April 2025
COLLEGE ADMISSIONS GUIDE: HOW TO PROCESS STUDENT APPLICATIONS AND PREVENT FRAUD
Step 1: Initial Application Review Checklist: Confirm all required documents are submitted: Passport Academic transcripts/certificates English proficiency (IELTS/PTE/etc.) Statement of Purpose (SOP) Financial evidence (if applicable) Ensure documents are consistent in name, dates, and format. Flag unusual cases (e.g. gaps, sudden change in study field, overqualified applicants). Educli Tip: Educli’s online application form helps streamline this step by collecting
23 April 2025
TIME TO RAISE THE BAR: WHY AUSTRALIA MUST RETHINK EDUCATION AGENT STANDARDS
Recently, I had a conversation with a friend who owns an international college in Australia. What started as a casual chat quickly turned into a serious discussion about the current challenges in our international education and immigration sectors. My friend was visibly frustrated—and for good reason. An “education agent” had approached them with a proposal to enrol a student. Nothing unusual, right? Until they realised this so-called agent was a former staff member of an agency they regularly
22 April 2025
GET MORE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT LEADS
A global review of education providers reveals a critical issue—many institutions are missing out on international student opportunities due to poor communication strategies. One of the most overlooked areas is the limited use of high-demand communication channels like live chat, WhatsApp, and Instagram. Today’s students expect fast, personalised responses—but many institutions still rely on outdated methods, losing valuable leads in the process. Marketing automation is another untapped
13 April 2025
SAY GOODBYE TO PAPERWORK
Implementing a CRM is a big step—but a powerful one. While it takes time and resources to set up, the rewards far outweigh the effort. With Educli, your team can stop chasing paperwork and start focusing on creating real value for your business. Removing paper from your operations speeds everything up. Time saved is money earned. Streamlining means simplifying. It’s about removing unnecessary steps to make processes faster, clearer, and more efficient. Thanks to modern business platforms
13 April 2025
ANOTHER RIDICULOUS REFUSAL FROM IMMIGRATION
Here we go again—another skilled graduate pushed into limbo due to bureaucracy over common sense. An applicant for the 485 Graduate Visa contacted us with a grievance about a visa refusal. They submitted an otherwise flawless application. All documents provided, everything in order—except for one technical error: the police check submitted was from the wrong agency. The applicant initially provided a national criminal check; however, realising their mistake, they immediately applied for
10 April 2025
MONITORING AND PRACTICE RELATED TO EDUCATION AGENTS
Unethical behaviour by third-party education agents remains a serious concern—and a top priority—for ASQA and other regulatory bodies across the Australian government. For providers offering VET qualifications to international students, compliance isn’t optional. It's a legal obligation under the ESOS Act, the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018, and Australian Consumer Law. The Role of Providers in Marketing and Recruitment When
10 April 2025
WHAT POLITICIANS WON’T TELL YOU ABOUT IMMIGRATION: A CLOSER LOOK BEFORE THE ELECTION
As Australia heads towards another federal election, both major political parties are once again turning to a familiar narrative—immigration and international students. It's the kind of headline that stirs emotion, garners attention, and too often oversimplifies a complex issue. But what they won’t tell you is this: most of the talking points are misdirected, misleading, and based on flawed comparisons—particularly when Australia is looking up to countries like the United States. Australia
07 April 2025
HOW TO LOSE AN ELECTION IN ONE DAY
Political missteps are nothing new, but few have managed to torpedo public sentiment as swiftly as Mr Dutton and the LNP did this past week. Mr. Dutton’s promise to cut government jobs and implement a so-called “DOGE-style” expense crackdown backfired, and Mr Dutton was forced to walk back his controversial work-from-home stance after backlash from public servants and the wider community. Originally stating that a Coalition government would force public sector workers back into the
07 April 2025
CAPPING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: A SHORT-TERM FIX WITH LONG-TERM COSTS?
The recent announcement by Peter Dutton to cap international student numbers at 240,000, increase visa fees up to $5,000, and limit enrolments at public universities to 75% domestic students is a bold political move—but is it the right one? The argument suggests that the housing crisis is being driven by international students. This move may appear to address housing pressures—but at what cost? Our reputation as a leading education destination is already under pressure. Do we want to discourage
07 April 2025
YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO THE PAPERWORK ANYMORE
Implementing a CRM is a big step—but a powerful one. While it takes time and resources to set up, the rewards far outweigh the effort. With Educli, your team can stop chasing paperwork and start focusing on creating real value for your business. Removing paper from your operations speeds everything up. Time saved is money earned. Streamlining means simplifying. It’s about removing unnecessary steps to make processes faster, clearer, and more efficient. Thanks to modern business platforms
03 April 2025
OPINION: DON’T BLAME INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FOR AUSTRALIA’S MIGRATION FLAWS
In a recent article, the ABC explored the rise and fall of international student numbers — but what it didn’t quite spell out is that the international students are being scapegoated for a much deeper, structural problem in Australia’s migration policy. And while industry experts and insiders know this, the broader public discourse continues to fixate on students as the core issue. It’s misleading, and it’s wrong. Let’s start with the numbers. While international student enrolments
03 April 2025
EDTECH IS REINVENTING ELICOS DELIVERY
Students' active participation in online learning environments is a critical factor in achieving positive learning outcomes, especially in the context of distance or hybrid learning environments. However, both teachers and students may find it difficult to create and maintain a high level of engagement due to factors like a lack of social interaction, technical difficulties, and distractions. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most effective strategies for promoting student participation
02 April 2025
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR STUDENT VISA APPLICANTS FROM BRAZIL
We’ve received a critical update from one of our partners regarding student visa applications for Brazilian nationals. Applicants who submitted their visa applications between October 2024 and now to a Level 3 education provider have been contacted by the Department and asked to provide: Evidence of English proficiency, and Proof of financial capacity covering the past 12 months, all within 28 days of receiving the request. In addition, we are seeing a significant increase in
02 April 2025
SHOULD STUDENT VISA LEVELS RETURN?
In the past, Australia’s international education visa system operated under a structured subclass model—570 for ELICOS, 571 for schools, 572 for Vocational Education and Training (VET), 573 for higher education, and 574 for research. Each subclass reflected a different academic level, and transitioning between them required a new visa application. This structure provided clarity and fostered accountability among students, education providers, and agents alike. In 2016, the Simplified Student
02 April 2025
WORKING IN AUSTRALIA AS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT - WHAT ARE THE OPTIONS?
As of 2023, international students can legally work up to 48 hours per fortnight while their course is in session. During scheduled course breaks, full-time work is allowed. But did you know there are different ways you can work while studying? In this article, we’ll explore the three main pathways: Working as an employee on a Tax File Number (TFN) Working as a contractor on an ABN (Australian Business Number) Starting your own business or company Each comes with unique benefits
31 March 2025
WORK AND HOLIDAY VISA - PLANNING PATHWAYS TO AUSTRALIA
Many applicants dream of coming to Australia to travel, work, and explore—but if their English skills aren’t strong yet, they may face challenges finding good job opportunities or adapting quickly to life in Australia. We have prepared a strategy that can make a big difference to the experience. One of the most effective ways for future life in Australia is to first come there on a tourist visa or a short student visa and enrol in an intensive English course. This gives the applicants the
28 March 2025
RECORD-BREAKING OVERSEAS STUDENT ARRIVALS—BUT IS THE SURGE REAL?
In an article published by the AFR on 18 March 2025 titled "Overseas student numbers blow out to historic high," the author highlights the surge in international student arrivals at a record high of 201,490 overseas students who entered Australia in February 2025. However, the sensational headline fails to capture the full context of the overall trends. A deeper analysis of the data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals a different narrative. While significant peaks in student arrivals
28 March 2025
THE PITFALL OF FRAUDULENT STUDENT APPLICATIONS: A RISK PROVIDERS UNWILLINGLY TAKE
One of the biggest threats to the integrity of international education is students applying with bogus or fraudulent documents — whether academic, financial, or identity-related. While the temptation to “game the system” might come from pressure or poor advice, the consequences are serious: visa refusals, bans, and reputational damage — not just for the applicant, but for the education provider, the agent, and the entire sector. The Real Concern? Providers Are in the Dark. Educational
27 March 2025
THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL BUDGET FOR 2025–26 AND ITS IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION
The Australian federal budget for 2025–26, unveiled on March 25, presents mixed outcomes for international education and related small businesses. Significant budget measures and economic forecasts are set to influence the trajectory of Australia's third-largest export sector. The budget notably forecasts a decline in Net Overseas Migration (NOM), projecting a decrease from 300,000 in 2024–25 to 250,000 in 2025–26, with a further drop to 225,000 by 2026–27. This reduction, partly driven
25 March 2025
SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT: WINNING STRATEGIES FOR EDUCATION PROVIDERS
In today's digital-first environment, social media isn't just another communication channel—it's a powerful recruitment tool. Education providers and agents need to leverage social platforms not only to inform but also to captivate and inspire their audience. This comprehensive guide provides everything you need—from creating structured monthly plans to mastering the art of impactful posting. Know Your Audience Before crafting your social media content, you must deeply understand who your
19 March 2025
