Maintain CRICOS registration (international student providers)
Providers offering education to overseas students must be CRICOS-registered and comply with the National Code 2018.
Who must comply
Education providers enrolling overseas students.
What triggers it
Marketing or providing education to overseas students.
When due
Continuous; periodic re-registration.
Evidence required
CRICOS registration, written agreements, complaint records, course-progress tracking, PRISMS reporting.
Max penalty
Civil and criminal penalties; CRICOS registration cancellation; permanent ban
Summary
The Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS) requires CRICOS registration. Providers must comply with the National Code 2018 — 11 standards covering marketing, written agreements, course progress, complaints, transfers, deferment/suspension. Significant compliance changes from January 2025 (registration moratorium and tightened standards).
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Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with CRICOS registration (international student providers)?
- Education providers enrolling overseas students.
- What triggers CRICOS registration (international student providers)?
- Marketing or providing education to overseas students.
- When is CRICOS registration (international student providers) due?
- Continuous; periodic re-registration.
- What is the maximum penalty for CRICOS registration (international student providers)?
- Civil and criminal penalties; CRICOS registration cancellation; permanent ban
- What evidence is required for CRICOS registration (international student providers)?
- CRICOS registration, written agreements, complaint records, course-progress tracking, PRISMS reporting.
Source: https://internationaleducation.gov.au/regulatory-information/Pages/Regulatoryinformation.aspx. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.