Report on registration of Danford Higher Education Pty Ltd
On 14 December 2022, TEQSA:
granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Danford Higher Education Pty Ltd (DHE) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 14 December 2027.
accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for delivery by DHE for a period of five years until 14 December 2027:
Bachelor of Business (Digital Marketing)
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Diploma of Business
Main reasons for the decision
TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that DHE meets the Provider Registration Standards, and the courses meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register DHE for a period of five years until 14 December 2027, and to accredit DHE's Bachelor of Business (Digital Marketing), Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and Diploma of Business courses for the same period.
The five-year period of registration and accreditation is consistent with the basic principles of regulation and reflects risks associated with an applicant for initial registration intending to offer a higher education course but having no history in the provision of higher education.
Report on registration of Danford Higher Education Pty Ltd
On 14 December 2022, TEQSA:
granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Danford Higher Education Pty Ltd (DHE) for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of five years until 14 December 2027.
accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses for delivery by DHE for a period of five years until 14 December 2027:
Bachelor of Business (Digital Marketing)
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
Diploma of Business
Main reasons for the decision
TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that DHE meets the Provider Registration Standards, and the courses meet the Provider Course Accreditation Standards of the HES Framework. TEQSA decided that it was appropriate to register DHE for a period of five years until 14 December 2027, and to accredit DHE's Bachelor of Business (Digital Marketing), Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and Diploma of Business courses for the same period.
The five-year period of registration and accreditation is consistent with the basic principles of regulation and reflects risks associated with an applicant for initial registration intending to offer a higher education course but having no history in the provision of higher education.
Report on revocation of conditions imposed on registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd)
On 14 December 2022, TEQSA:
Revoked, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Conditions 2 and 6 imposed on the registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (refer to Public Report of 11 April 2018)
Main reasons for the decision
TEQSA made this decision to revoke the two conditions on the basis Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) has met the requirements of the conditions and that they are no longer required.
Renewal of Registration and Re-accreditation of Courses
Report on renewal of registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) and renewal of accreditation of three courses of study
On 14 December 2022, TEQSA:
Renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 14 December 2029.
Renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses for a period 7 years until 14 December 2029:
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Business
Main reasons for the decision
TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
TEQSA found that Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Excellence Pty. Ltd) has demonstrated:
an ongoing commitment to implementing positive changes to corporate and academic governance.
the governing bodies are well informed about operations, risks and sustainability through its internal assurance mechanisms.
a commitment to improving the academic progress of its students.
Renewal of Registration and Re-accreditation of Courses
Report on renewal of registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) and renewal of accreditation of three courses of study
On 14 December 2022, TEQSA:
Renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 14 December 2029.
Renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses for a period 7 years until 14 December 2029:
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Business
Main reasons for the decision
TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
TEQSA found that Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Excellence Pty. Ltd) has demonstrated:
an ongoing commitment to implementing positive changes to corporate and academic governance.
the governing bodies are well informed about operations, risks and sustainability through its internal assurance mechanisms.
a commitment to improving the academic progress of its students.
Renewal of Registration and Re-accreditation of Courses
Report on renewal of registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) and renewal of accreditation of three courses of study
On 14 December 2022, TEQSA:
Renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 14 December 2029.
Renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses for a period 7 years until 14 December 2029:
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Business
Main reasons for the decision
TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
TEQSA found that Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Excellence Pty. Ltd) has demonstrated:
an ongoing commitment to implementing positive changes to corporate and academic governance.
the governing bodies are well informed about operations, risks and sustainability through its internal assurance mechanisms.
a commitment to improving the academic progress of its students.
Renewal of Registration and Re-accreditation of Courses
Report on renewal of registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) and renewal of accreditation of three courses of study
On 14 December 2022, TEQSA:
Renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of 7 years until 14 December 2029.
Renewed, under section 56 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following courses for a period 7 years until 14 December 2029:
Bachelor of Accounting
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Business
Main reasons for the decision
TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Academic Excellence Pty. Ltd) continues to meet the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
TEQSA found that Kent Institute Australia Pty Ltd (formerly The Centre of Excellence Pty. Ltd) has demonstrated:
an ongoing commitment to implementing positive changes to corporate and academic governance.
the governing bodies are well informed about operations, risks and sustainability through its internal assurance mechanisms.
a commitment to improving the academic progress of its students.
Report on renewal of registration of The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd
On 20 December 2022 TEQSA:
renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of four (4) years until 20 December 2026.
renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act the accreditation of the following courses of study for a period of four (4) years until 20 December 2026:
Master of Professional Accounting
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, Conditions 2 and 6 imposed on the registration of The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd on 13 October 2017.
imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, four (4) conditions on the registration of The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd.
Condition 1: Corporate and Academic Governance
By 31 August 2023 and for each financial year during the current period of registration provide TEQSA with evidence of the implementation of its revised corporate and academic governance processes, including copies of the following reports to the Board of Directors and the approved meeting minutes reporting consideration and actions in response to recommendations related to:
Audit and Risk Committee reports
Financial Reports
Annual report on academic staff scholarship
Condition 2: Course Review
By 30 June 2023 TIIS must engage a suitably qualified independent expert, with the agreement of TEQSA as to the identity of the expert and terms of reference of the course report, to undertake a review of the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting.
By 30 September 2023 TIIS must provide evidence of consideration and approval of the course review report, and any actions in response to the report, by the relevant governance bodies.
Condition 3: Quality Assurance Reports
By 30 June 2023 and each year during the current period of accreditation TIIS must provide TEQSA with an annual course report of the Master of Professional Accounting and the approved meeting minutes reporting actions in response to recommendations. The annual course report must include analysis of course quality that incorporates:
admission (comparing progress and success rates for student cohorts by admission pathway, including impact of any credit awarded)
student data for attrition, completion, progress rates
external referencing of student achievement (including attrition, progression, completion and grade distribution) in comparator courses at other higher education providers
assessment methods and grading of student achievement of the learning outcomes distributions
quality of teaching and overall delivery of units within the course.
Condition 4:Representation, Information Management and Student Records
By 30 June 2023, TIIS must provide to TEQSA copies of the following reports from TIIS' information management systems:
the Graduation Register (or equivalent information systems student records report) of all Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting qualifications awarded by TIIS since initial accreditation in 2017.
a report of all Record of Results certification issued for student completion of one or more units of study that does not lead to the award of a qualification (non-award), including the relevant teaching period when the units were undertaken and completed.
Main reasons for the decision
TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:
Section 6.1 of Part A in relation to corporate governance
Section 6.2 of Part A in relation to corporate monitoring and accountability
Section 6.3 of Part A in relation to academic governance
Section 5.3 of Part A in relation to quality assurance processes for monitoring course quality
Section 3.2 of Part A and B1.1.2 of Part B in relation to academic and teaching staff scholarship activities
Section 7.3 of Part A in relation to information management
Section 1.5 of Part A in relation to qualifications and certification
Application to withdraw conditions
In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.
Report on renewal of registration of The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd
On 20 December 2022 TEQSA:
renewed, under section 36 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the registration of The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd in the category of Institute of Higher Education, for a period of four (4) years until 20 December 2026.
renewed, under section 56 of the TEQSA Act the accreditation of the following courses of study for a period of four (4) years until 20 December 2026:
Master of Professional Accounting
Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting.
revoked, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, Conditions 2 and 6 imposed on the registration of The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd on 13 October 2017.
imposed, under section 32 of the TEQSA Act, four (4) conditions on the registration of The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd.
Condition 1: Corporate and Academic Governance
By 31 August 2023 and for each financial year during the current period of registration provide TEQSA with evidence of the implementation of its revised corporate and academic governance processes, including copies of the following reports to the Board of Directors and the approved meeting minutes reporting consideration and actions in response to recommendations related to:
Audit and Risk Committee reports
Financial Reports
Annual report on academic staff scholarship
Condition 2: Course Review
By 30 June 2023 TIIS must engage a suitably qualified independent expert, with the agreement of TEQSA as to the identity of the expert and terms of reference of the course report, to undertake a review of the Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting.
By 30 September 2023 TIIS must provide evidence of consideration and approval of the course review report, and any actions in response to the report, by the relevant governance bodies.
Condition 3: Quality Assurance Reports
By 30 June 2023 and each year during the current period of accreditation TIIS must provide TEQSA with an annual course report of the Master of Professional Accounting and the approved meeting minutes reporting actions in response to recommendations. The annual course report must include analysis of course quality that incorporates:
admission (comparing progress and success rates for student cohorts by admission pathway, including impact of any credit awarded)
student data for attrition, completion, progress rates
external referencing of student achievement (including attrition, progression, completion and grade distribution) in comparator courses at other higher education providers
assessment methods and grading of student achievement of the learning outcomes distributions
quality of teaching and overall delivery of units within the course.
Condition 4:Representation, Information Management and Student Records
By 30 June 2023, TIIS must provide to TEQSA copies of the following reports from TIIS' information management systems:
the Graduation Register (or equivalent information systems student records report) of all Graduate Certificate of Professional Accounting and Master of Professional Accounting qualifications awarded by TIIS since initial accreditation in 2017.
a report of all Record of Results certification issued for student completion of one or more units of study that does not lead to the award of a qualification (non-award), including the relevant teaching period when the units were undertaken and completed.
Main reasons for the decision
TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that The Institute of International Studies (TIIS) Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:
Section 6.1 of Part A in relation to corporate governance
Section 6.2 of Part A in relation to corporate monitoring and accountability
Section 6.3 of Part A in relation to academic governance
Section 5.3 of Part A in relation to quality assurance processes for monitoring course quality
Section 3.2 of Part A and B1.1.2 of Part B in relation to academic and teaching staff scholarship activities
Section 7.3 of Part A in relation to information management
Section 1.5 of Part A in relation to qualifications and certification
Application to withdraw conditions
In accordance with section 32 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the registration of a higher education provider, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.
