International Strategy Branch (ISB)

ISB provides policy advice to all education sectors, and promotes the industry internationally.

Key responsibilities of the branch are:

• stakeholder communication
• sector research and analysis
• production of international student data
• policy development
• Study in Australia brand.

International Communication Unit
International Communication focuses on AEI’s international education communication activities.

The unit manages:

• AEI corporate communication
• aei.gov.au
• Study in Australia, the Australian Government’s international education brand
• www.studyinaustralia.gov.au 
• communication of market intelligence through the Market Information Package.

International Research and Analysis Unit
International Research and Analysis collects data and undertakes research on the Australian international education industry.

The unit:

• manages general statistical analysis of the industry
• manages the AEI international student enrolment database
• provides strategic advice based on research and data.

Strategic Policy Unit
Strategic Policy develops forward policy agenda and responds to critical issues facing the industry. The unit maintains a whole-of-government and whole-of-industry approach to their role.

Key responsibilities are:

• strategic engagement of each education sector
• a secretariat role for various committees
• AEI’s ministerial and parliamentary coordination
• support to the portfolio ministers and the Executive.

Last Modified: Tuesday, 19 August 2008

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