Strategic Framework for International Engagement by the Australian School Sector 2008-2011 (April 2008)

The school sector is an integral part of Australia’s high quality, internationally recognised education and training system. The school sector, while a small player in the international education industry, undertakes a broad range of international activities with the social and economic benefits of these activities flowing to individuals, institutions and the wider community.

Australian Education International (AEI) seeks to further encourage and facilitate the international education achievements of the school sector. AEI provides up-to-date focussed market intelligence, positions Australia through initiatives including the Study in Australia brand, underpins the quality of education and training delivered to international students, and coordinates government support and assistance in partnership with the sector.

The Australian international education industry has seen rapid growth in recent years. The next period will be more challenging with our traditional markets increasing their domestic capacity and new competitors emerging. The priority for AEI over the next three years will be to work in partnership with the Australian school sector to achieve stronger recognition of the school sector’s international engagement, and the benefits this brings to Australia’s school system, Australian schools and their communities.

The Strategic Framework for International Engagement by the Australian School Sector 2008 - 2011 (the Framework) focuses on opportunities for further engagement in international education and the challenges for the Australian school sector over the next three years. The Framework has been developed to provide a basis for consultation with stakeholders on how AEI will work with the sector to support its international engagement in a complex and changing global environment.