About IEAA

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. We provide advocacy; deliver high quality professional learning; and drive new research to highlight emerging trends, inform strategy and policy, and enrich the sector's knowledge.

Our People
The IEAA has a small, but dedicated, Secretariat team. We also rely on the incredible contribution of our volunteer Board members, Network Convenors, Young Professionals Chairs and assorted committee members.

Organisational Members and Partners
Our partnerships with institutions, organisations, government and regulatory bodies in Australia and globally allow us to work collaboratively to create excellent professional development opportunities, research and advocacy.

News & Announcements
Get the latest updates from IEAA including event announcements, industry news, insights and more with our news feed.

20 Years of IEAA
In 2024, the International Education Association of Australia celebrated 20 years of advocating for and empowering Australia’s international education community.

Governance & Planning
Our governance and planning approach is built on the principles of transparency, accountability, and collaboration. We believe in involving all stakeholders in the decision-making process and creating plans that are inclusive, fair, and sustainable.

Excellence Awards
The IEAA Excellence Awards were established in 2008 to celebrate the outstanding contributions of individuals and teams in building Australia's reputation for quality and innovation in international education.

Our Stories
Senior figures in the international education community speak about what IEAA means to them.

What We Do

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.

Advocacy
Through our Australian and global partnerships, industry-focused research and representation, IEAA regularly advocates, represents and champions international education in Australia.

Learning & Development
IEAA is a leading provider of professional learning for international education professionals. Our program includes webinars, online modules, forums, masterclasses and AIEC, co-hosted with IDP.

Research
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.

Meet the Team Our Strategic Plan

Our Members

IEAA has a growing membership of over 4,000 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.

Find out more about becoming an IEAA Member.

Professional Membership Organisational Membership

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IEAA Members including international education professionals across all education sectors and specialisations.

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Partnerships with organisational members, affiliated bodies, corporate partners and government.

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Since it was established in 2004, IEAA has provided leadership, research, advocacy and professional learning for international education professionals.

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IEAA facilitates 8 professional networks as well as research groups and our young professionals program.

Latest News & Insights

Get the latest IEAA news & announcements here or through our social media channels or read our latest insights into international education.

Nominations open for the IEAA Excellence Awards 2026

Published on 4/06/2026
Do you know someone who's made a major contribution to international education in Australia — through remarkable leadership, practice-defining projects, ground-breaking ideas, or world-class research?

IEAA releases Agent Quality Research report

Published on 26/03/2026
International Education Association of Australia has released the results of its Agent Quality Research project.

Australian Government Amends National Code of Practice on Education Agent Commissions

Published on 22/01/2026
The Australian government has enacted an amendment to the National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students regarding Education Agent Commissions.

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20/04/2026

Raising the bar: Strengthening education agent quality in Australia

Jonathan Chew, Rishen Shekhar, Dr Kirrilee Hughes

Australia's international education sector is navigating a defining moment.

Our goals are far-reaching, forward-thinking, and based on the concepts of effective advocacy, support, and representation.

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