Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 5 higher education courses of study offered by International College of Management, Sydney Pty. Limited

On 8 April 2025, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following 5 courses offered by International College of Management, Sydney Pty. Limited from 30 June 2025 to 29 August 2026:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Business
• Undergraduate Certificate of Sports Management (High Performance)
• Undergraduate Certificate of Business (Sports Management)
• Undergraduate Certificate of Business (Entrepreneurship)
• Undergraduate Certificate of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 5 higher education courses of study offered by International College of Management, Sydney Pty. Limited

On 8 April 2025, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following 5 courses offered by International College of Management, Sydney Pty. Limited from 30 June 2025 to 29 August 2026:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Business
• Undergraduate Certificate of Sports Management (High Performance)
• Undergraduate Certificate of Business (Sports Management)
• Undergraduate Certificate of Business (Entrepreneurship)
• Undergraduate Certificate of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of 5 higher education courses of study offered by International College of Management, Sydney Pty. Limited

On 8 April 2025, a delegate of TEQSA extended, under section 57A of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the accreditation of the following 5 courses offered by International College of Management, Sydney Pty. Limited from 30 June 2025 to 29 August 2026:

• Undergraduate Certificate of Business
• Undergraduate Certificate of Sports Management (High Performance)
• Undergraduate Certificate of Business (Sports Management)
• Undergraduate Certificate of Business (Entrepreneurship)
• Undergraduate Certificate of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision consistent with the principles set out in TEQSA's policy on extensions to the period of provider registration or course accreditation, including an assessment of risks associated with the extension.

Initial CRICOS registration

Report on initial CRICOS registration of the Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd

On 20 March 2025, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd, trading as Lead Institute of Higher Education (LIHE). on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 5 years until 20 March 2030.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the CRICOS registration of the Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 31 January 2027, LIHE must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of LIHE's first year of delivery to overseas students. The expert and terms of reference for this review must be approved by TEQSA. The review should assess the effectiveness of the implementation of LIHE's policies and procedures in ensuring:
   
   1. responsible recruitment of overseas students
   2. its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students
   3. adequate monitoring and support of overseas students.
2. By 30 April 2027, LIHE must provide TEQSA evidence of consideration of the review report, and any actions in response to the report, by its relevant governing bodies.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision in light of the risk that the Education and Career Hub Pty Ltd may not comply, or continue to comply with, the following objectives of the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018:

• recruit responsibly by ensuring students are appropriately qualified and sufficiently informed for their chosen course (Standard 2)
• ensure that its education agents act ethically, honestly and in the best interests of overseas students (Standard 4)
• assist overseas students adjust to study and life in Australia (Standard 6)
• safeguard the integrity of Australia's migration laws (Standard 8)
• appropriately manage overseas student enrolment, monitoring and reporting (Standard 9)

Application to withdraw decision

In accordance with section 10B(1)(b) of the ESOS Act, TEQSA may vary or remove a condition imposed on the registration of a registered provider at any time. TEQSA will consider any application by a provider for variation or revocation of a condition.

Revocation of ESOS condition

Report on revocation of one condition imposed on the Initial CRICOS Registration of Australasian Academy of Higher Education (formerly Global Academy of Technology Pty Ltd

On 9 April 2025 a delegate of TEQSA revoked, under section 10B of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) the one condition imposed on the initial CRICOS registration of Australasian Academy of Higher Education (refer to public report 5 September 2023).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the condition has been met.

Renewal of CRICOS registration

Report on renewal of CRICOS registration of Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd

On 29 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the CRICOS registration of Asia Pacific International College Pty Ltd (APIC) for a period of 7 years until 5 March 2032, which is aligned to APIC's registration date under the TEQSA Act.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that APIC complies and will comply with the requirements of the ESOS Act and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code).

Renewal of CRICOS registration

Report on renewal of CRICOS registration of Avondale University Limited

On 29 April 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the CRICOS registration of Avondale University Limited (Avondale) for a period of 7 years until 2 April 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that Avondale complies and will comply with the requirements of the ESOS Act and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code).

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Technical and Further Education Commission

On 29 April 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following course offered by Technical and Further Education Commission, for a period of seven years until 29 April 2032:

• Associate Degree of Manufacturing and Applied Digital Technologies

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Technical and Further Education Commission for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Registration

Report on registration of Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 16 April 2025, TEQSA:

• granted, under section 21 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the application by Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd for registration in the category of Institute of Higher Education for a period of 5 years until 16 April 2030.
• accredited, under section 49 of the TEQSA Act, the following courses offered by Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd for a period of 5 years until 16 April 2030:
  • Bachelor of Community Services
  • Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions on the basis that it was satisfied that Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd meets the Provider Registration Standards and applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.