In April 2015 the Australian government released for consultation a Draft National Strategy for International Education. The draft strategy includes six goals relating to the below topics, falling under three pillars:
Pillar 1 – Getting the fundamentals right
- Education system quality
Pillar 2 – Reaching out to the world
- Education and research partnerships
- International outlook
- Attracting students and researchers
Pillar 3 – Staying competitive
- International student experience
- Opportunities to grow
The strategy will be finalised and implemented in close consultation with the international education and wider communities, including education providers, businesses, students, governments and community groups. It is intended that the final strategy will be released in the second half of 2015.
For more information on the strategy or Australia’s higher education landscape, please contact Erin Gale, erin.gale@britishcouncil.org.au