IEAA is Australia’s leading association for international education. We strive to empower professionals, engage institutions and enhance Australia’s reputation as a provider of world-class education.
Together with affiliated bodies, corporate partners and government, we work together to promote the benefits of international education to the broader community through three strategic pillars.
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Through our Australian and global partnerships, industry-focused research and representation, IEAA regularly advocates, represents and champions international education in Australia.
The IEAA is the glue of our industry. It keeps us connected and informed, and helps us have a strong voice.
IEAA actively drives new research to influence government policy and inform institutional decision-making. We provide evidence-based research to highlight emerging trends, inform long-term strategy and enrich the sector’s knowledge base.
IEAA has a growing membership of over 3,700 individual members from almost 280 institutions and organisations around Australia and internationally.
Our membership base comprises individuals from all sectors of the international education industry – including higher education, TAFE, vocational education, schools and English language colleges. Members also include individuals from government and business.
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Latest News Insights
Published on 19/06/2024 IEAA Excellence Awards 2024 nominations are open now.
Published on 11/05/2024 An IEAA Update on proposed government policy changes ahead of the 2024 budget.
Published on 25/03/2024 International Education Association of Australia and the China Education Association for International Exchange signed a memorandum of understanding.
20/06/2023
Associate Professor Ritesh Chugh
Australia has long been a welcoming destination for international students who bring with them diverse cultures, perspectives and aspirations.
The strategy will confirm IEAA as a leader in the international education community and one of the leading peak bodies in Australia. One key outcome of this process was a unanimous decision that IEAA needs to be more explicit about its role as a peak body. Download the latest IEAA Strategic Plan.
Strategic Plan
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