23 JUNE 2023

Important Announcement

It’s an important announcement to confirm that Orange College is resuming face-to-face training for all programs including ELICOS and VET programs for international students’ training w.e.f. 1st July June, 2023 onwards.

This change is in accordance with the ASQA requirements set forth in the National Code 2018 and the ELICOS Standards 2018 (Under ESOS Framework) for International Education providers to actively return to compliance by June 30, 2023. In March 2020, ASQA announced temporary flexibility in regulatory arrangements regarding course delivery requirements to overseas students, being holders of a student visa, due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. This means English Language Intensive Courses to Overseas Students (ELICOS) will require a minimum of 20 hours’ face-to-face course contact per week instead of distance learning or online.

Please refer to https://www.asqa.gov.au/guidance-resources/esos-return-compliance-face-face-training for more information.