Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd

On 2 September 2025, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Bachelor of Musical Theatre offered by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 1 September 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that the course submitted by Performing Arts Education Pty Ltd for accreditation meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.

Revocation of registration condition

Report on the revocation of condition imposed on registration of Think: Colleges Pty Ltd

On 3 September 2025 TEQSA revoked, under section 32 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), Condition 2 imposed on the registration of Think: Colleges Pty Ltd (refer public report of 25 October 2023).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that the condition was no longer necessary.

Renewal of ESOS registration

Report on renewal of ESOS registration of University of Wollongong

On 9 September 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the ESOS registration of University of Wollongong (UOW) for a period of 7 years until 8 September 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that UOW 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 ESOS registration

Report on renewal of ESOS registration of University of Canberra

On 9 September 2025, TEQSA renewed, under section 10E of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the ESOS registration of University of Canberra (UC) for a period of 7 years until 8 September 2032.

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made this decision on the basis that it was satisfied that UC complies and will comply with the requirements of the ESOS Act, National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training 2018 (National Code), ELICOS Standards 2018, and the Education Services for Overseas Students (Foundation Program Standards) Instrument 2021.

Removal of ESOS Condition

Report on one condition imposed on the initial ESOS Registration of IIBIT AHE Pty Ltd

On 9 September 2025, a delegate of TEQSA removed, under section 10B of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) one condition imposed on the initial ESOS registration of IIBIT AHE Pty Ltd (refer to Public Report of 13 March 2024).

Main reasons for the decision

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

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study offered by Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd

On 15 August 2025, a delegate of TEQSA:

• accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 14 August 2032:
  • Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies.
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, 2 conditions on the accreditation of the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies.

Condition 1: Facilities

Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd must not market or deliver the courses until it has submitted evidence to TEQSA's satisfaction that it provides students and staff with disabilities with safe, equitable, dignified, and sufficient, access to the same facilities to which students and staff without disabilities have access.

Condition 2: Professional Accreditation

Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd must not market or enrol any students in the courses until the courses have been professionally accredited by The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Section 1.3 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that all students, including students with disabilities, have equivalent opportunities for successful transition into and progression through their course of study, irrespective of the delivery mode or place of study.
2. Section 2.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the facilities are fit for their educational purposes and accommodate the educational activities of the students and staff who use them, including students and staff with disabilities.
3. Section 2.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the institutional policies, practices and approaches to teaching and learning are designed to accommodate student diversity, including the under-representation and/or disadvantage experienced by students with disabilities, and to create equivalent opportunities for academic success regardless of students' backgrounds.
4. Section 2.3 of Part A, in relation to promoting and fostering a safe environment for students and staff with disabilities.
5. Section 5.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that a course of study is approved only when it meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
6. Section 6.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the governing body exercises competent governance oversight of and is accountable for all of the higher education provider's operations in or from Australia, including accountability for the award of higher education qualifications, for continuing to meet the requirements of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021, and for the provider's representation of itself.
7. Section 6.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the corporate governing body and the entity comply with the requirements of the legislation under which the provider is established, recognised, or incorporated, and any other legislative requirements.
8. Section 7.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that accurate, relevant and timely information for students is publicly available and accessible, including access for students with special needs, to enable informed decision making about educational offerings and experiences.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of 2 higher education courses of study offered by Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd

On 15 August 2025, a delegate of TEQSA:

• accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the following courses offered by Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 14 August 2032:
  • Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education
  • Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies.
• imposed, under section 53 of the TEQSA Act, 2 conditions on the accreditation of the Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies.

Condition 1: Facilities

Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd must not market or deliver the courses until it has submitted evidence to TEQSA's satisfaction that it provides students and staff with disabilities with safe, equitable, dignified, and sufficient, access to the same facilities to which students and staff without disabilities have access.

Condition 2: Professional Accreditation

Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd must not market or enrol any students in the courses until the courses have been professionally accredited by The Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).

Main reasons for the decision

TEQSA made these decisions in light of risks that the courses submitted by Australian Guild of Education Pty Ltd may not meet, or continue to meet, the following provisions of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021:

1. Section 1.3 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that all students, including students with disabilities, have equivalent opportunities for successful transition into and progression through their course of study, irrespective of the delivery mode or place of study.
2. Section 2.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the facilities are fit for their educational purposes and accommodate the educational activities of the students and staff who use them, including students and staff with disabilities.
3. Section 2.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the institutional policies, practices and approaches to teaching and learning are designed to accommodate student diversity, including the under-representation and/or disadvantage experienced by students with disabilities, and to create equivalent opportunities for academic success regardless of students' backgrounds.
4. Section 2.3 of Part A, in relation to promoting and fostering a safe environment for students and staff with disabilities.
5. Section 5.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that a course of study is approved only when it meets the applicable Standards of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021.
6. Section 6.1 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the governing body exercises competent governance oversight of and is accountable for all of the higher education provider's operations in or from Australia, including accountability for the award of higher education qualifications, for continuing to meet the requirements of the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021, and for the provider's representation of itself.
7. Section 6.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that the corporate governing body and the entity comply with the requirements of the legislation under which the provider is established, recognised, or incorporated, and any other legislative requirements.
8. Section 7.2 of Part A, in relation to ensuring that accurate, relevant and timely information for students is publicly available and accessible, including access for students with special needs, to enable informed decision making about educational offerings and experiences.

Application to withdraw conditions

In accordance with section 53 of the TEQSA Act, TEQSA may vary or revoke a condition imposed on the accreditation of a higher education course of study, either on its own initiative, or upon application by the provider for variation or revocation.

Extension of accreditation period

Report on extension of accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd

On 15 September 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 Undergraduate Certificate in Information Technology offered by Sydney Metropolitan Institute of Technology Pty Ltd from 30 September 2026 to 19 October 2029.

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 ESOS registration

Report on initial ESOS registration of the Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd

On 16 September 2025, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd (LHE) on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 5 years until 15 September 2030.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the ESOS registration of the Laurus Higher Education Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 29 March 2027, LHE must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of LHE'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 LHE'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 29 July 2027, LHE 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 Laurus Higher Education 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.