Knowing your rights and responsibilities as an international student
The delivery of courses to international students in Australia is governed by a comprehensive framework of laws that are designed to protect students’ rights and responsibilities, and the integrity of the Australian visa system (also called the ESOS Framework). Students are also expected to meet minimum standards of behaviour, attendance, academic performance and the conditions of their visa.
The key government rules/regulations that govern delivery of courses to international students include the following:
- The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act
- The National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students (National Code)
- The English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS) Standards
For more detailed information regarding the ESOS Framework you can visit this government website:
All education providers in Australia that enrol international students must register with the Australian government on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS). The CRICOS register can be found at this website:
