Victoria Adds Annual School Council Reporting for International Student Program ESOS Compliance (Australia, June 2026)
Victoria updated International Student Program guidance to require schools to report annually to school council on compliance with the ESOS Act. The update also notes that accredited schools will receive an ISP ESOS Compliance Report in Term 3.
Victoria updated International Student Program guidance to require schools to report annually to school council on compliance with the ESOS Act. The update also notes that accredited schools will receive an ISP ESOS Compliance Report in Term 3.
What Changed?
Accredited schools in Victoria's International Student Program now have an explicit annual school council reporting requirement for ESOS Act compliance.
Old System vs New System
The previous guidance did not state the annual school council reporting requirement in the same updated form.
Schools must report annually to school council on ESOS compliance, supported by an ISP ESOS Compliance Report provided to accredited schools in Term 3.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
International students may benefit from stronger governance and monitoring of provider obligations.
Parent / Family Impact
Families of international students may have greater confidence that school-level compliance is being reviewed formally.
School / Institution Impact
Schools need to prepare annual ESOS compliance reporting for school council and respond to the Term 3 compliance report.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers may be indirectly affected where compliance processes involve student welfare, attendance, progress, or support documentation.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-12: guidance updated
- Term 3 2026: ISP ESOS Compliance Report to be sent to accredited schools.
What To Do
- Accredited schools should schedule the annual school council compliance report and review their ESOS evidence before Term 3 reporting.
What To Watch Next
Watch for Term 3 compliance reports and any follow-up actions required of accredited schools.
Global Context
The change strengthens school-level governance in Australia's international education system, where provider compliance is central to student protection.
Source Record
Source type: Guidance
Source name: Victoria Department of Education