For higher education providers and administrators

AEI Online You are now leaving the DEST website

is the website for the Australian Education International network. It has useful information on study in Australia, marketing opportunities for higher education institutions, recognition of educational and professional qualifications, educational standards and promotional events and materials.

The future direction of Australian higher education will be forged through an integrated policy framework based on four foundation principles—sustainability, quality, equity and diversity. The reforms are part of Our Universities—Backing Australia's Future. You are now leaving the DEST website

The provision of education and training services to overseas students in Australia is regulated by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations through the Education Services for Overseas Students Act (ESOS) and associated legislation.

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National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students	The Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
National Protocols for Higher Education Approval Processes	Endeavour Awards
Higher Education Information Management System	Useful links

National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students

The former Minister for Education, Science and Training, the Hon. Julie Bishop, gave her approval for the revised National Code to proceed to Parliament. You can get a better idea of the differences between the current Code and revised Code online.

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The Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education

The Carrick Institute for Learning and Teaching in Higher Education You are now leaving the DEST website provides a national focus for the enhancement of learning and teaching in Australian higher education institutions and will be a flagship for acknowledging excellence in learning and teaching.

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National Protocols for Higher Education Approval Processes

In July 2006 MCEETYA endorsed a revised set of National Protocols for Higher Education Approval Processes. The revised National Protocols are due to be implemented by 31 December 2007, pending legislative change in all jurisdictions. The current National Protocols remain in force until then.

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Endeavour Awards

The Endeavour Awards You are now leaving the DEST website is an internationally competitive, merit-based program providing opportunities for citizens of the Asia-Pacific region to undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards are also available for Australians to do the same abroad. A smaller number of awards are available for participants from Europe and the Americas.

The Endeavour Awards provide individuals with a unique opportunity to take the next step in their academic or professional career.

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Higher Education Information Management System

One of the initiatives of the higher education reform package, Our Universities: Backing Australia’s Future, is to establish a new web-based information management system, Higher Education Information Management System to assist in the management of the new reform arrangements for students and higher education providers.

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