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• 10th March 2010 Dodgy-college claims are puerile nonsense
  The reality is far more complex.The idea that vocational education represents a back door to immigration (as some commentators have described it) is nonsense. The previous federal government established an explicit link between immigration and education. The education sector, public and private, merely responded to the business opportunities that policy
• 10th March 2010 `Weed out' the shonky colleges
  The Baird review's recommendations include a greater focus on financial penalties and more protection for international students.But there are concerns the focus should not be on the tightening of regulations so much as the enforcement of regulations.Chaired by former Liberal MP Bruce Baird, the review represents a blueprint for weeding
• 10th March 2010 Jobs list will dash hopes of residency
  "Many students will panic when they see this draft list," said Mr Konrad, managing director of Australian Immigration Law Services."Immigration should release the real Skilled Occupation List as soon as possible."Up to 80 per cent of overseas students in universities, TAFE institutes and private colleges sought residency, and would gravitate
• 10th March 2010 6000 student visas restored after legal glitch
  Yesterday the Immigration Department said it was taking steps to identify all students affected by a March 2 court ruling on this technicality.The Federal Court agreed with two ex-students that there was a small but crucial element missing from the legal machinery for automatic cancellation of the visas of underperforming
• 9th March 2010 Benefits of foreign students often overlooked
  International students are worth $2 billion annually to the economy."If you want to put it crudely, they are seen only as cash cows," said Professor Manying Ip, a professor of Asian studies at Auckland University."New Zealanders' attitudes towards international students today is very different to the days when we had
• 9th March 2010 Levy plan targets high-risk colleges
  The plan would also set up a taskforce to find alternative places for stranded students and an ombudsman to handle complaints.Victoria and NSW will also be urged to join other states and territories in extending transport concessions to international students.The Age believes the proposals are in a report handed to
• 8th March 2010 US educational expo to visit Ha Noi, HCM City
  The US-based Institute of International Education (IIE) will organise an American Education Exhibition in Ha Noi and HCM City on March 9 and 11, respectively, to promote educational exchanges between the two countries. The exhibition will attract the participation of more than 30 popular American institutes, colleges and universities.According to
• 8th March 2010 Brumby vows to prevent attacks on Indians, says Australian not racist
  "Victorians abhor and condemn racism. That's because our state is built on migration and cultures from around the world. But there is a small and ignorant minority of people who are racist," Brumby said in interview to PTI.Acknowledging that Indians have fallen victim to violent crimes here, he said, "no
• 5th March 2010 College in fraud probe
  The investigation shows the federal government's move to clean up the international education industry and protect the integrity of Australia's migration programs includes examining the operations of large established colleges, as well as smaller, fly-by-night operations.The Department of Immigration probe centres on students from Cambridge International College whose documents show
• 5th March 2010 Student visa fraud ring found at Fla. school
  Eighty-one student visa holders purportedly studying at the Florida Language Institute have been arrested. None was on any federal watch list or linked to terrorism, U.S. authorities said, though investigators were checking their backgrounds."We don't know exactly what they were doing," said U.S. Attorney Jeffrey Sloman.The school's owner, Lydia Menocal,

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  Baird review into International Students final report
  The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, welcomed the release of the Baird review final report into the legislation that governs international education in Australia. Ms Gillard thanked Mr Baird for his hard work and commitment and for producing the report as a matter of urgency and agreed to begi...
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  International Student Admissions Test moves to computer-based testing
  A move from paper to computer-based testing for the International Student Admissions Test (ISAT) will improve access to Australian degrees for international students. ISAT provides universities with the opportunity to use a reliable and efficient way of testing students' potential to cope academical...
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  5.1 million dollars safeguard for international student course fees
  The Minister for Education, Julia Gillard, announced funding of 5.1 million dollars to further strengthen Australia's international education industry. The funding will be made available to top up the Education Services for Overseas Students Assurance Fund (ESOS Assurance Fund) if required. DEEWR M...
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  IDP Database of Research on International Education has been updated
  The IDP Database of Research on International Education has been updated with 130 new records. The latest entries can be browsed from the New Additions page.
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  International arrival festival welcomes new overseas students
  The International Arrival Festival is held on 18 and 19 February. These days, run at the same time as international student enrolment days, are UOW's official welcome for our International students. UOW News, 16 February 2010
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  Australia to provide scholarships to Myanmar students
  The Australian government will provide scholarships to post-graduate students in Myanmar to help develop the country's human resources. Australia is also providing scholarships to students in the United States, United Kingdom, Singapore, South Korea, New Zealand, Japan, Germany and European countrie...
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  Education agreements to rise in the (Middle) East for CQUni
  Central Queensland University has the potential to provide enhanced degrees and services to Central Queenslanders through cooperative arrangements with at least 3 Middle Eastern universities following a week-long series of meetings between CQUniversity Vice-Chancellor Scott Bowman, university Vice-C...
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  Study in Australia - the Australian education system. Information for overseas students who are considering studying in Australia - Austrade
  The information contained in this section of the site is for overseas students who are considering studying in Australia. Information on other sections of our website include Australia's education capability and industry and country information for Australian education providers.
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  20th ISANA International Education Association Conference Proceedings
  The 20th ISANA International Education Conference was held in Canberra, ACT, in December 2009. Refereed and non-refereed papers, as well as workshop presentations are available from the site.
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  Federal and State Government responsibilities in support of international students
  The attractiveness of Australia as a destination for international students is finally being recognised as an issue of national importance. Australia has had a charmed run on the growth of international enrolments over the last 10 years. The time has come for Governments both State and Federal to ...