Education Agents - what are the benefits of using them?

​What does an education agent do?

If you're looking for a student visa in Australia, it's a good idea to contact an education agency. Most of their education consultants have STUDIED in Australia and they're happy to share their experiences with you.
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The main role of an education provider is to GUIDE YOU throughout enrolment & student visa process. They will provide OPTIONS for studying and living in Australia. 

Many education institutions in Australia accept applications directly but more then 80% of all international students enrolled in courses are accompanied through EDUCATION AGENTS.

Education agents will give you ACCURATE information about courses, prices, timetable options, course delivery and of course, they will provide you up-to-date information about Australian student visa policy as most of them they've been dealing with student visa applications on DAILY BASIS. 

​How to choose an education agent ?

Every Australian education provider must have a formal contract with an education agent under Australian law.

Education provider MONITORS performance of each education agencies to make sure that international students receive accurate information about courses, enrolment process, genuine entrant temporary requirements, providing information about compulsory Overseas Student Health Cover and more.

Agents MUST ABIDE by the Education Services for Overseas Students Framework including the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS ACT 2000) and the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (The National Code). ​

When you choose education provider, you can check online on its website which agencies represent them and who are contracted to represent them. 
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Tips how to choose an education agent:
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• CONTACT MORE THAN one education agency:  Once you receive information from each of them, you can decide on what agency would be the right for you. Compare their provided information and if you have any follow up questions, make sure you ask for further explanations BEFORE YOU ENROL. Some agencies avoid providing a complex information about prices, delivery modes & payment instalments so they can get your enrolment fast. Once you're enrolled through an agency, you will be need to stay with them and changing an agency is very hard & prolong process. So make sure you ask all the questions before enrolment!

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• Select AGENCY WITH EXPERIENCE: Education agencies who are located within Australia have usually a better knowledge of the Australian education system, visas and life in Australia than agencies who specialise in different countries and are located offshore. 

 

• Check AGENCY'S CREDENTIALS:​ Go on their Facebook Page and check their reviews, make sure that your selected education provider works with them and they can represent them. Quality agencies should have EATC (The Education Agent Training Course ) for every employee who deals with enrolment & student visa inquiries. 

 

• Ask about COSTS:  Quality education agencies should not charge any fees as they receive a commission from an education provider upon successful enrolment & student visa approval. 

 

• Additional BENEFITS: Quality education agencies will assist you throughout the whole stay in Australia. They will help you with the whole student process. They will provide further incentives such as: providing student cards , referral fee programs etc. 

!!! Education agents aren't allowed to provide any advice on a permanent visa or work placement in Australia after you graduate. Their job is to help with study and student visa applications!!! If you seek migration advice, make sure that you contact a registered migration agent in Australia. 

We hope that we've assist you to give an overview how to choose your education agency. 

Study Online Australia has over 13 years experience dealing with international students in Australia. We provide free assistance with enrolment & student visa process. Plus you will receive a free ISIC Card once your student visa is approved and you commences your course.

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