Edith Cowan University
International
Edith Cowan University Agent Expression of interest form
Instructions
Please complete all of the sections on this form, in order for an assessment to be made for you to become an
Authorised ECU Representative. This form is an expression of interest only and does not guarantee appointment
as an authorised ECU agent. Please note, your application will not be deemed complete unless you have
completed each section and supplied the relevant documentation. Thank you.
Section 1: Company profile
Company name
Registration number
Place of registration
(attached a copy of the certificate)
Date of registration
Head office address
City
Postal/Zip code
Phone
Website/URL
Expiry date
State/Province/Region
Country
Skype address
Section 2: Signatory of contract
Name
Position / title
Address
City
Postal/Zip code
Phone
Email
Website/URL
State/Province/Region
Country
Who we should contact (if different to contract signatory)?
Name
Position / title
Phone
Email
Section 3: Company background
How long has your
company operated as an
education recruitment
agent?
Which country or
countries do you
primarily recruit
students from?
Has the company or any individual within the company ever been involved in
past, pending, threatened or potential litigation, arbitration, administrative action
or any other disputes?
YES
NO
Do you offer advice on
immigration matters to
your perspective students?
YES
NO
Does your company offer
any other services? e.g.
travel arrangements, visa
application etc
YES
NO
YES
NO
If yes, are you a
registered migration
agent with MARA?
If yes, please list your
services.
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Section 3: Company background (cont)
What steps do you go
through to determine a
prospective student is a
‘genuine’ student in
accordance with the
Streamlined Visa
Process?
Additional office
locations?
(Please list all offices
How many offices does
your company have?
Is your business registered
with any agencies (i.e.
government department)
in the countries from which
you plan to recruit
international students?
you wish to include in
your contract).
YES
NO
What is the average
length of time staff
members are
employed with your
company?
How many staff do you
have?
Are any of your staff
accredited through PIER
online?
Have any of your staff
completed the EATC
Training by PIER online?
Does your company have
membership of Agent
Associations or affiliations
with other relevant
organisations (please list)
Do you except to authorise
any sub-agents to work on
your behalf?
Is your company on the
Chinese list of approved
Agents by the Ministry of
Education or under an
approved agreement?
Please give details.
Has your company
recruited students for Edith
Cowan University in the
past?
If yes, which ones?
YES
NO
If yes, how many?
YES
NO
If no, would you
consider offering this
to your staff?
YES
NO
If so, please name
them.
YES
NO
[For Chinese applicants only]
YES
NO
If yes, please tell us
when and the reasons
for your
discontinuance.
Edith Cowan University International Telephone: + (61 8) 6304 5377 Email: [email protected] CRICOS IPC 00279B
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Section 4: Company portfolio
Which universities do you currently represent in Australia?
Name of institution
What year did you
start representing
the institution?
Total number of students
referred.
2010
2011
2012
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Is your business conducted in an office or shop?
Office
Shop
Have you or any of your staff ever visited Australia?
YES
NO
Have you or any of your staff ever visited Perth?
YES
NO
Have you or any of your staff ever visited Edith Cowan
University?
Joondalup
Mount
Lawley
South
West
NO
Please supply an explanation of your understanding of an agents responsibility under the ESOS Act 2000, the
National Code, Streamlined Visa Process and other legislations related to the provision of recruitment services.
Please supply the curricula vitae of the principals detailing their education and professional backgrounds.
Section 5: Sale and Marketing
What political and economical factors are prevalent in your region of operation which will contribute to the
attractiveness of international education?
Please supply a plan outlining your proposed student recruitment, promotions and marketing activities you will
use to recruit international students to Edith Cowan University.
How many students do you believe you could successfully refer to Edith Cowan University?
2012
2013
2014
2015
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Section 6: References
Please provide the names and contact details for two referees we may contact to complete the selection process
(the two references should only be from universities you have successfully recruited students for).
Referee 1
Title
First name
Position
Family name
University
Phone
Email
Referee 2
Title
First name
Position
Family name
University
Phone
Email
Section 7: Declaration
I confirm that all the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I authorise you to
approach my referees.
I am interested in becoming an Authorised ECU Agent and I agree to do so in an honest and professional
manner. I agree to:
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Regularly monitor polices and changes to the policies as reported on the DIAC website.
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Regularly monitor policies and regulation and changes to these policies and regulations as reported on
the DEEWR website
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I have read the National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and
Training to Overseas Students (2007) and agree to the relevant standards.
Section 8: Check list
I have provided the following information in support of this application
Names and contact details of 2 referees.
List of institutions currently represented by your company.
An explanation of an agent’s responsibility under the ESOS Act 2000, the National Code, Streamlined
Visa Process and other legislations related to the provision of recruitment services.
Curricula vitae of the company’s principals detailing their education and professional backgrounds.
Certified copies of registration papers/licenses
Company stamp
Signatory signature: _____________________________________
Job title of signatory: ____________________________________
Name of signatory:_______________________________________
Date of signing:__________________________________________
Thank you for expressing an interest in becoming an Authorised ECU Agent and taking
the time to complete this form. We will review your application carefully
and get back to you within the next 3 months..
Edith Cowan University International Telephone: + (61 8) 6304 5377 Email: [email protected] CRICOS IPC 00279B
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