Applications for school provider (CRICOS) approval due by 31 March 2026
Applications from NSW school providers delivering courses to overseas students are due by 31 March 2026.
- Effective
- Immediately
- Reference
- 38/25
Who needs to read this?
- Principals and proprietors of non-government schools
- Representatives of systems of non-government schools
- Principal Executive Officers of school providers (CRICOS)
When to apply
Applications from NSW school providers delivering courses to overseas students (CRICOS) are due by 31 March 2026 for schools seeking:
- renewal of approval where approval expires at the end of 2026
- initial approval to begin delivery of courses to overseas students in 2027.
Over the coming few weeks, NESA Inspectors will contact schools to discuss the 2026 renewal process and provide information about the online application form to be completed and submitted.
How to apply
Online application forms will be available on RANGS Online. To access help, please call Regulation of Schooling on (02) 9367 8866.
The requirements and processes for approval are detailed in the Guidelines for Approved NSW School Providers Delivering Courses to Overseas Students (the Guidelines).
For more information, contact:
David Kermode
Inspector, Regulation of Schooling
david.kermode@nesa.nsw.edu.au
Notice information
- Topic
- School registration