It is a Federal framework under the authority of state and territory jurisdiction, and providers must register through these agents to legally educate and train international students. CRICOS, in conjunction with other federal and state/territory bodies and legislation, provides strict guidelines for institutions, accepts and/or declines registrations, monitors registered institutions’ compliance and ensures financial capability and stability.
The system is a federal framework under state and territory jurisdiction, requiring educational providers to register through designated agents to legally educate and train international students. CRICOS, along with other federal and state/territory bodies and laws, sets strict guidelines for institutions, approves or rejects registrations, monitors compliance of registered institutions, ensures financial stability, and manages the process.