Esos Framework


ESOS Act 2000

The Education Services for Overseas Students, or ESOS Act, provides the regulatory requirements for education and training institutions offering courses to international students in Australia on a student visa.  ESOS provides tuition protection for international students. Please follow the links below for more information.

Due to Machinery of Government changes, please note that any references to DEEWR, DIISR, DIISRTE or DIICCSRTE in the ESOS legislative framework are now replaced by the Department of Education.

The National Code 2018

Which types of international students are covered by ESOS?

The ESOS Act only applies to international students studying in Australia on a student visa. It is not applicable to students who are studying in an offshore location who are not studying under a student visa as issued by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

DEEWR has produced an Easy Guide to ESOS and a National Code Explanatory Guide, which provide further details in relation to the ESOS Framework and the National Code.

Online Resources:

 Further Information

Legislation

Information for students

The Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act) and related legislation is designed to protect the interests of students coming to Australia on student visas. The legislation aims to protect and enhance Australia’s reputation for quality education, to provide tuition protection and support the integrity of the student visa program.

The Australian Government is committed to ensuring you have a great education experience in Australia. The ESOS Act and related laws protect international students through:

Tuition Protection Service

The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is a placement and refund service for international students. The TPS replaces the Tuition Assurance Scheme and the ESOS Assurance fund. Visit the TPS website for more information.

Further information about students’ rights and obligations under the ESOS Framework can be found in ESOS Framework Student Fact Sheet (pdf).