INFORMATION FOR SCHOOLS

This area of the site provides information on issues that may be of assistance to the operation of independent schools.

Some of the information provided is in PDF format.

 

Educational Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (the ESOS Act) - the National Code 2007

National Code 2007: Transition support handbook for independent schools Following the review of the ESOS Act which began in 2004, the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students (the National Code) was revised. The National Code 2007 will come into effect on 1 July 2007. This handbook aims to assist schools which enrol full-fee paying overseas students to comply with the National Code 2007.

 

Accountability requirements for independent schools

Requirements under the Schools Assistance Act 2008 (the Act)

Under the Act and associated regulatory frameworks schools are required to meet a range of commitments relating to educational accountability.  Further information regarding the accountability requirements for independent schools is available from the Administrative Guidelines: Commonwealth Programs for Non-Government Schools 2010 update, now available on the DEEWR website.

 

Collection of Student Background Characteristics

Collection of information on student background characteristics

Schools are required to collect information from parents on family background. The information will be used to identify factors which influence how well children perform at school. This section provides resources for use by AISs, schools and parents.

 

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