AGENT APPLICATION FORM

1. Company Details

Postal Address
Postal Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Country

Business address

Same as postal address
Business Postal Address
Business Postal Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Country

Telephone Contact

Description of your major business activities

2. Details of Key Directors and Employee/s

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3. Understanding of and complying with ESOS requirements

Are you prepared to regularly monitor The Australian Government Department of Immigration and Border Protection website
www.immi.gov.au
Are you prepared to regularly monitor The Australian Government Department of Education website
https://www.education.gov.au/
Have you read the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018
Are you aware of the main responsibilities of Agents under the National Code and that your responsibility is to comply to these obligations fully.
Do you understand that students coming to Australia on a student visa must be genuine temporary entrants and must study full-time.
Have you read and have an understanding of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) legislation (ESOS Act)
https://internationaleducation.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Education- Services-for-Overseas-Students-ESOS-Legislative-Framework/ESOS-Regulations/Pages/default.aspx
Do you understand that students coming to Australia on a student visa must be genuine temporary entrants and must study full-time.
Do you understand that you must not make any guarantees about achieving residential status in Australia, but that you can refer students to the Department of Home Affairs website
Are you prepared to comply with all requirements of the Institute about advertising and course material, application procedures and providing information to students.
Are you prepared only to use material supplied by the Institute to describe the Institute and its courses.

4. Description of Potential Market

As we have a number of Agents in very similar areas, could you please answer the following.

5. Proposal

Please outline the support services you can offer to students

6. Referees

Please list the names of at least two (2) referees who can vouch for you and your company’s involvement in student recruitment.
Please list the name of one (1) referee who can vouch for you and your company’s financial standing
and their contact details.

7. Agent information on PRISMS

Do you give DNA Kingston Training permission to access your agent information as stored on the Australian Government’s PRISMS database?

8. Additional Documents

Maximum file size: 134.22MB

9. Proposed Agreement

Checklist

  • Please complete all the required fields above. You may attach information on your business profile or any supporting documents to strengthen your application;
  • Please ensure that you have included industry referees in point 6. It is understood that providing referees may not be possible if you are new to the industry;
  • Please provide proof of business registration (e.g. MARN number);
  • Please ensure that you have read and understood your requirements under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000; and
  • Please note that once your application has been approved, your company details may be published on our website.

Agent Obligations

Before making an application you should be familiar with the following:
  • Education Service for Overseas Student Act 2000
  • National Code of Practice for Registered Authorities and Provision of Education and Training for
  • Overseas Student (The National Code 2018)
  • DNA Kingston Training website www.dnakingstontraining.edu.au
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Ongoing Communications

DNA Kingston Training is required to keep your contact details on a database. This information will be used to advise receipt of your application, and other administrative issues relating to your business and other business purposes. Kingston may also display your contact details on the Kingston website for the benefit of prospective students seeking to find an education agent.

Change of contact details

  • Please keep your business contact details updated at all times.
  • It will be your responsibility to keep us informed to avoid delays.
  • To update your business contact, please download the Agent Change of Details Form.

Application assessment and outcome

The standard processing time for an application is 5 to 10 working days from the receipt of a complete application. If you do not provide all of the information required or provided only partial information, your application may be delayed. Incomplete applications or request for further information will only be held by DNA Kingston Training for 60 days from the date of advising. After 60 days your application will be securely discarded. If your application is approved: You will receive:
  • A copy of an Education Agents Agreement for your signature – you will be requested to return a signed copy to DNA Kingston Training via email.
If your application is not approved: You will receive:
  • A letter via email advising of this outcome, and
  • DNA Kingston Training will securely discard your original application.

National Code of Practice

The National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018 (National Code 2018) supports the National Strategy for International Education 2025 to advance Australia as a global leader in education, training and research.

https://internationaleducation.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Pages/National-Code-2018-Factsheets-.aspx


https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2017L01182/Download


The National Code is a legislative instrument made under the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and sets nationally consistent standards to support providers to deliver quality education and training to overseas students.


The National Code 2018 commenced on 1 January 2018. Education providers must comply with the National Code to maintain their registration to provide education services to overseas students.

National Code 2018 Factsheets

The National Code 2018 factsheets will continue to be updated to reflect questions from the sector.
The Department of Education and Training provides general information and assistance to registered providers and overseas students on the National Code and the Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000.