Accreditation

ECC academic standards are evaluated through accreditation reviews to ensure we remain at the forefront of education and student support.

Excellence in Higher Education

Edith Cowan College is registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) as an ‘Institute of Higher Education’. TEQSA regulates and assures the quality of Australia’s higher education sector, including universities. As an Institute of Higher Education, ECC adheres to the quality standards required by TEQSA under various legislation, including the Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2021 and the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

View Edith Cowan College on the National Register for Providers and Courses and on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students.

The Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) is the national policy for regulated qualifications in Australian education and training. It incorporates the qualifications from each education and training sector into a single comprehensive national qualifications framework. The AQF was first introduced in 1995 to underpin the national system of qualifications in Australia, which encompasses higher education, vocational education and training and schools.

Industry Association Memberships

Independent Higher Education Australia

Edith Cowan College is a member of Independent Higher Education Australia (IHEA). IHEA is a national industry body that represents a number of Australia’s registered and accredited independent higher education providers, educating domestic and international students. Membership is based on IHEA’s Code of Good Practice which is built on regulatory compliance, strong governance, ethical business models, quality teaching, and student engagement.

Western Australian Private Education and Training Industry Association

Edith Cowan College is also a member of the Western Australian Private Education and Training Industry Association (WAPETIA) – an association of schools and colleges dedicated to fair and ethical conduct and the provision of quality education in Western Australia.

English Australia

English Australia is the national peak body for the English language sector of international education in Australia. English Australia represents over 100 member colleges throughout Australia that provide quality English language programs to students and professionals from around the world. It offers guidance in policy and governance, best practice and professional development for English Language teachers and managers.

Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)

International students in Australia are protected under the ESOS Framework ESOS Framework – Department of Education. This is a set of laws and regulations which ensures

The right to receive accurate information about courses, fees and support services before enrolling
Access to support services, including academic and personal support
Protection of tuition fees through the Tuition Protection Service (TPS)
The right to a fair complaints and appeals process
Visa support, including information about maintaining visa conditions – Student visa details and conditions

These rights help ensure students have a safe, fair and high-quality educational experience in Australia.

The National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students

The National Code is a legislative instrument made under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) and sets nationally consistent standards to support providers to deliver quality education and training to overseas students.

Some helpful Factsheets can be found here –National Code 2018 factsheets

The Australian Government Department of Education

This website provides reliable, up-to-date information to help international students understand their rights, responsibilities and support available to them throughout their studies in Australia.