TEQSA Warns of International Education Integrity Risks Ahead of September Webinar
TEQSA, Australia's higher education regulator, has issued a series of reminders and warnings ahead of its upcoming webinar on September 24. The agency is focusing on various integrity risks and compliance issues within the international education sector, particularly in Transnational Education (TNE). TEQSA has expressed concerns about large fluctuations in enrolments, unsuitable students, and agents promoting courses for residency purposes. It also highlighted insufficient student supports and unsuitable work placements as areas of concern. The agency considers various integrity risks in TNE, including markets, delivery models, and governance within home institutions. TEQSA is also focusing on providers' compliance with tuition protection services and refund policies. It encourages providers to be alert to specific risks in TNE delivery and reminds them of their Material Change Notification (MCN) obligations. The regulator has identified issues in the international student cohort, including ensuring genuine students, maintaining academic standards, and providing suitable workplace learning. TEQSA advises providers to ensure their practices are in order and fix any issues. It considers international education integrity a compliance priority for 2025. The agency is focusing on the admission and recruitment of overseas students, ensuring they are academically prepared. TEQSA will release an updated TNE toolkit next month to address evolving risks and changing environments. The current government's legislative priority is to strengthen the integrity of the international education sector. Providers are urged to take note of TEQSA's warnings and ensure they are complying with all relevant regulations and standards.
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