Education agents shape more than a school's enrolment numbers. Their work impacts upon the classroom readiness and academic outcomes of international students, which in turn, can affect staff confidence and potentially damage a school’s reputation. This article explores why education agent selection is a strategic leadership responsibility and how holding firm on admissions policies protects both students and schools.
Sending a child overseas for school is one of the biggest decisions a family can make. The guidance parents receive can determine whether a student thrives or struggles. This article explains why choosing the right education agent matters, how to recognise quality advice, and how informed guidance protects your child’s academic success and wellbeing.
Australia’s schools offer internationally recognised results, clear pathways to top universities, and outstanding support for international students. Unlike the UK’s narrow A Levels or the US’s complex admissions system, Australia provides breadth, flexibility, and certainty. Families worldwide are discovering why Australia is now the most reliable choice for school-level study abroad.
In contrast to high-pressure education systems in Asia, Australia offers a balanced, student-focused approach. With an emphasis on wellbeing, creativity, and real-world skills, Australian schools give children the space to grow academically and personally. It’s a refreshing alternative for families seeking a healthier, more holistic path to success.
Over two weekends in March, nearly 40 Australian schools traveled to China and Hong Kong to participate in the AEAS Events. Hosted in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, the exhibitions provided more than 700 families with an opportunity to engage directly with school representatives and explore Australia's outstanding school offerings.
AEAS is pleased to announce the appointment of Elite College of English as the Official AEAS Course Provider in New South Wales. AEAS offers two preparation courses, designed to support students to transition into the Australian classroom, and with ECE's modern facilities in Sydney and small class sizes, students receive a personalised learning experience to set them up for success.
With growing demand for our testing services, we’re thrilled to have expanded our Operations Team over the New Year period to ensure we continue delivering the outstanding service that schools, agents, families, and students know and trust.
The quality of Australian schools is second to none, and studying at school level provides international students with a smoother pathway into the most highly sought after higher education institutions. Despite much uncertainty, schools continue to provide excellent educational experiences for the almost 18,000 international students in their care.
The changes being made by the Australian Government to Australia's international education industry have been widely reported and there are more to come. While many of these will prove challenging for tertiary students, the good news is the school sector remains more or less untouched by these changes.
Aside from testing, one of AEAS' other core services for Australian schools is in-country marketing events. For over 30 years, AEAS events have been a key engagement platform for Australian schools to market to international families and education agents, are preferred because of their school-sector only focus and excellent value for money.
