Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
Obligations on registered CRICOS providers under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (Cth) and Standards 1 to 11 of the National Code 2018, including the Overseas Student Transfers amendment in force from 2 October 2026. Registration, TPS governance and enforcement machinery are not built.
Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia) is a compliance framework from Australia: Commonwealth with 12 domains and 36 controls. The largest domains are ESOS Act 2000: obligations on registered providers (Parts 3 to 5) – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia) (8 controls), National Code Standard 8: Overseas student visa requirements – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia) (5 controls), National Code Standard 3: Formalisation of enrolment and written agreements – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia) (3 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (12)
ESOS Act 2000: obligations on registered providers (Parts 3 to 5) – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::s15-17 | ss 15 to 17A Honest recruitment, residency and notification of events and offences |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::s18-19 | ss 18 and 19 Joint course payments and reporting accepted students in PRISMS |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::s21 | s 21 Student contact records, assessment outcomes and retention |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::s21A-21B | ss 21A and 21B Education agent list and commission information |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::s27 | s 27 Limit on tuition fees received before the course starts |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::s28-29 | ss 28 and 29 Tuition fee account and protected amount |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::s46B-46D | ss 46B to 46D Provider default: notices and discharge within 14 days |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::s47B-47D | ss 47B to 47D Student default: written agreement and refund within 4 weeks |
National Code Standard 10: Complaints and appeals – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-10.1-10.2 | Standard 10.1 and 10.2 Internal complaints and appeals process |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-10.3-10.4 | Standard 10.3 and 10.4 External appeal advice and implementing outcomes |
National Code Standard 11: Additional registration requirements – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-11.1-11.4 | Standard 11.1 to 11.4 Course registration approvals, changes and independent audit |
National Code Standard 1: Marketing information and practices – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-1.1-1.2 | Standard 1.1 and 1.2 Marketing that is accurate and consistent with Australian Consumer Law |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-1.3-1.5 | Standard 1.3 to 1.5 No migration or assessment guarantees, CRICOS identification and no conflicting recruitment |
National Code Standard 2: Recruitment of an overseas student – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-2.1 | Standard 2.1 Pre-acceptance information in plain English |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-2.2-2.5 | Standard 2.2 to 2.5 Entry assessment, recognition of prior learning and course credit |
National Code Standard 3: Formalisation of enrolment and written agreements – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-3.1-3.3 | Standard 3.1 to 3.3 Written agreement before payment and its content |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-3.4 | Standard 3.4 Refund terms in the written agreement |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-3.5-3.6 | Standard 3.5 and 3.6 Student contact obligations and retention of agreements and receipts |
National Code Standard 4: Education agents – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-4.1-4.2 | Standard 4.1 and 4.2 Written agreement with each education agent |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-4.3-4.6 | Standard 4.3 to 4.6 Agent conduct, corrective action, termination and refusal to accept students |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-4.7-4.8 | Standard 4.7 and 4.8 No commission for students already studying with another provider |
National Code Standard 5: Younger overseas students – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-5.1-5.2 | Standard 5.1 and 5.2 Child welfare law and information for students under 18 |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-5.3-5.4 | Standard 5.3 and 5.4 Approving accommodation and welfare for under 18s |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-5.5-5.7 | Standard 5.5 to 5.7 Locating missing students, continuing welfare approval and welfare handover |
National Code Standard 6: Overseas student support services – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-6.1-6.2 | Standard 6.1 and 6.2 Orientation and information at no extra cost |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-6.3-6.7 | Standard 6.3 to 6.7 Learning support, contact officer, staffing and staff awareness |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-6.8-6.9 | Standard 6.8 and 6.9 Critical incident policy and safe environment |
National Code Standard 7: Overseas student transfers – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-7.1-7.1A | Standard 7.1 and 7.1A Restriction on enrolling transferring students (as amended from 2 October 2026) |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-7.2-7.7 | Standard 7.2 to 7.7 Release policy, under 18 transfers, refusals and records |
National Code Standard 8: Overseas student visa requirements – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-8.1-8.5 | Standard 8.1 to 8.5 Monitoring progress, expected duration and early intervention |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-8.13-8.15 | Standard 8.13 to 8.15 Notice before reporting unsatisfactory progress or attendance |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-8.16-8.17 | Standard 8.16 and 8.17 Limits on extending course duration |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-8.18-8.22 | Standard 8.18 to 8.22 Limits on online and distance delivery |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-8.6-8.12 | Standard 8.6 to 8.12 Sector-specific progress and attendance policies |
National Code Standard 9: Deferring, suspending or cancelling enrolment – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-9.1-9.2 | Standard 9.1 and 9.2 Deferral and suspension process |
| australian-education-services-for-overseas-students-act-2000-and-national-code-2018-australia::NC-9.3-9.6 | Standard 9.3 to 9.6 Suspension or cancellation by the provider |
What is Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia) and who does it apply to?
Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia) is a compliance framework from Australia: Commonwealth with 12 domains and 36 controls. Obligations on registered CRICOS providers under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (Cth) and Standards 1 to 11 of the National Code 2018, including the Overseas Student Transfers amendment in force from 2 October 2026. Registration, TPS governance and enforcement machinery are not built. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia) actually require?
Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia) has 36 controls organised across 12 domains. The largest domains are ESOS Act 2000: obligations on registered providers (Parts 3 to 5) – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia) (8 controls), National Code Standard 8: Overseas student visa requirements – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia) (5 controls), National Code Standard 3: Formalisation of enrolment and written agreements – Australian Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and National Code 2018 (Australia) (3 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
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