Legislative framework
In assessing CRICOS renewal applications, TEQSA is guided by the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (National Code 2018).
| Area of assessment | Relevant legislation |
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| Student recruitment and admission |
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| Student participation, support and experience |
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| Student attainment |
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How TEQSA assures compliance
TEQSA is assured a provider is compliant with the ESOS Act and National Code when institutional and quality assurance processes indicate:
- periodic monitoring, review and improvement processes are in place to actively ensure the:
- integrity of recruitment and admission of overseas students
- availability of sufficient support for overseas students
- integrity of student progress and attainment
- peak corporate and academic governance bodies are informed of, monitor and act on risks to overseas students
- the provider will continue to comply with the ESOS Act and National Code as demonstrated by current governance and internal quality assurance processes and the extent of compliance with the selected Standards.
If our assessment identifies unmitigated risks to the quality of education or overseas students, which affect Standards that are beyond the assessment’s scope, we’ll consider our regulatory response. Any response we make will be proportionate to the risks and tailored to the specific circumstances.
If more information is needed or the scope of our assessment needs to change, we will reach out and provide an opportunity to supply additional details and address our concerns.
More information about how we regulate is available on our website.
Application guide for renewing CRICOS registration