The ESOS Acts and regulations set out the legal framework governing delivery of education to overseas students studying in Australia on a student visa.
The Australian Government, through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) administers the ESOS Act and its associated instruments.
The ESOS Act and ESOS (Registration Charges) Act were amended with effect from 1 January 2007. Current versions of the ESOS legislation can be downloaded using the links below:
The Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000 (as amended in 2007):
- Registration process;
- Obligations of registered providers;
- ESOS Assurance Fund; and
- Enforcement and compliance powers.
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Regulations 2001:
- Student details that providers must record;
- Amounts the provider can deduct when refunding student’s fees;
- When a provider will be served an infringement notice; and
- Operation of Tuition Assurance Schemes.