ISANA SANiTy | Sept 30 | Online

Understanding the ESOS Legislative Framework

with Danielle Hartridge

  • Date: Friday, 30 September
  • Time: 12pm -1.30pm (Adelaide time)
  • Online: via Zoom
  • Cost: ISANA Members $20 | non – members $50
  • Registration: Online Registration Form

Education providers who enrol international students are required to comply with the ESOS legislative framework. This framework consists of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (National Code) and the Education Services for Overseas Students Regulations 2019 (ESOS Regulations).

These regulatory obligations encompass the international student journey. They include the following:

  • ethical marketing, recruitment and ensuring students are appropriately qualified for their course,
  • ensuring that education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interest of students,
  • formalisation of enrolment and written agreements,
  • orientation and support services, and
  • responsibilities to ensure satisfactory course progress, attendance and completion within course duration.

This one hour workshop will examine the regulatory framework that governs international education in Australia. Participants will focus on the Code to gain a better understanding of what is required to be compliant across the student journey and what constitutes good practice. There will be a 30 minute Q & A session to follow.

Danielle is a leading expert in international education with extensive experience working in the university sector. Danielle began her career at Monash University in 1991 where she held the position of Manager International Student Support. In 2005, she was appointed to the position of Associate Director International Student Experience at Victoria University and was the ISANA National President from 2010-2013.

Danielle has a deep understanding of the international education landscape. Her expertise spans international student support, ESOS compliance and organisational management. Danielle is the recipient of the prestigious IEAA Distinguished Contribution to International Education Award, the Victorian Multicultural Award for Service Delivery to a Multicultural Victoria and was awarded ISANA Life Membership 2015.

Danielle works closely with international education providers, offering consultation and advice on international education matters related to the international student experience and ESOS compliance. A regular contributor to professional development activities, through the development of online resources and face-to-face workshops. Danielle is currently a member of the IEAA Board.