Initial CRICOS Registration 5 September 2023

Initial CRICOS registration

Report on initial CRICOS registration of the Global Academy of Technology Pty Ltd

On 5 September 2023, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the Global Academy of Technology Pty Ltd (GAT) on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 5 years until 30 January 2028.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the CRICOS registration of the Global Academy of Technology Pty Ltd.

ESOS Condition 1 - Admission, Recruitment and Support of Overseas Students

1. By 31 December 2024, GAT must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of GAT's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of GAT's policies and procedures in ensuring:
   
   1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
   2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students.
   3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students
2. By 31 March 2025, GAT must provide TEQSA the review report, evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision considering the significant risks in the recruitment, admissions and support of overseas students, and the heightened risks for a newly registered provider with no track record of delivery to overseas students. The decision to impose a condition was made on the basis that Global Academy of Technology Pty Ltd, may not meet, or continue to meet, all objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 in relation to the recruitment, admission and support of overseas students.

Application to withdraw decision.

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.