Course accreditation

Report on accreditation of one higher education course of study offered by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd

On 9 February 2026, a delegate of TEQSA accredited, under section 49 of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 (TEQSA Act), the Graduate Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood) offered by Proteus Technologies Pty Ltd, for a period of 7 years until 8 February 2033.

Main reasons for the decision

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

Initial ESOS registration

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

On 10 February 2026, TEQSA:

• Approved, under section 10 of the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act), the registration of the EV Higher Education Pty Ltd, trading as Central Institute of Technology and Innovation (CITI). on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) for a period of 5 years until 10 February 2031.
• Imposed, under section 10B of the ESOS Act, one condition on the ESOS registration of the EV Higher Education Pty Ltd.

Condition 1:

1. By 27 August 2027, CITI must engage a suitably qualified independent expert to undertake a review of CITI'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 CITI'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 27 December 2027, CITI 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 EV 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.

Authorisation for providing courses offshore

Report on authorisation for providing courses offshore of Alphacrucis University College Ltd

Under item 71 of Schedule 1 to the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Act 2025, Alphacrucis University College Ltd is taken to be an authorised offshore provider for the purposes of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011.

Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au

Authorisation for providing courses offshore

Report on authorisation for providing courses offshore of Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd

Under item 71 of Schedule 1 to the Education Legislation Amendment (Integrity and Other Measures) Act 2025, Colleges of Business and Technology (WA) Pty Ltd is taken to be an authorised offshore provider for the purposes of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011.

Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au

Authorisation for providing courses offshore

Report on authorisation for providing courses offshore of Curtin University (formerly Curtin University of Technology)

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Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au

Authorisation for providing courses offshore

Report on authorisation for providing courses offshore of Edith Cowan College Pty Ltd

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Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au

Authorisation for providing courses offshore

Report on authorisation for providing courses offshore of Edith Cowan University

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Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au

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Report on authorisation for providing courses offshore of Federation University Australia (formerly University of Ballarat)

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Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au

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Report on authorisation for providing courses offshore of Flinders University (formerly The Flinders University of South Australia)

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Further information

Information on TEQSA's regulatory approach and public reporting is available at www.teqsa.gov.au