Provider registration

Registration process

The registration process (new window) 83k involves two stages. The first is approval through the State Authority. This takes a minimum of 6 - 8 weeks depending on the quality of application received. Once approved, the State Authority notifies DEST who then finalises the registration process. Only then is a provider issued with a CRICOS number and able to offer courses to students entering Australia on a student visa.

PLEASE NOTE:

If you have applied for accreditation but it is not yet finalised, you can apply to the State Registration Authority to commence the CRICOS registration process, but, you need to clearly indicate this on your application.

Your application cannot be finalised until accreditation is complete

Tips for a successful application:

Your policies and procedures need to address all aspects of State and Commonwealth legislation.
Make sure you have read all legislation before embarking on an application for CRICOS registration. If you have any doubts or need points clarified, please don't hesitate to call the State Authority or the ESOS Help line.
Applications which address every criterion and include requested policies, procedures and evidence expedite the registration process.
Clear headings, page numbers and /or tags which match each criteria help the assessment officer to find your response to criteria more easily, thus expediting the process.
To ensure all of your latest policies and procedures are up to date and easily found:
- Consider putting all of your policies and procedures for international students into one "International Student Handbook ".
- Consider putting all of your staff related policies and procedures into one International Students "Staff Handbook ".

Your full legal entity and CRICOS number can be displayed in footer on your documents in both hard copy and on your website.
Ensure all copies (hard copy and electronic)of every policy/procedure submitted are the same version.

New Provider Registration is now ONLINE

You will find the application form under 'Forms'
on the left menu.

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