NEWS

NEAS Congratulates Victoria University on the Renewal of its NEAS Quality Endorsement.

Victoria University (VUE) has reflected constructively on its practices across A4, B3 and H1, outlining clear improvement plans with identified owners, timelines, and success measures.

The Centre is working to strengthen interactive, student-centred delivery; broaden opportunities for learning beyond the classroom; and ensure consistent, intuitive digital environments. Priorities include enhanced peer mentoring, strengthened teacher support, expanded social engagement, and continued LMS redesign to improve usability.

Overall, the Centre demonstrates a positive commitment to continuous improvement and a structured approach to enhancing student experience.

December 2025

NEAS Celebrates the Renewal of Southern Cross University’s English Language Programs Quality Endorsement.

We’re pleased to share that Southern Cross University’s English Language Programs have been re-endorsed by NEAS following a recent Management Meeting.

This re-endorsement reflects SCU’s strong institutional leadership, robust assessment and moderation processes, and unwavering commitment to student support and wellbeing.

With highly qualified teaching staff, data-driven quality assurance, active student feedback cycles, and a clear organisational framework, SCU continues to demonstrate excellence across both onshore and transnational delivery. Their proactive approach to welfare, strong engagement with offshore partners, and sustained investment in professional development reinforce the university’s dedication to continuous improvement and high-quality outcomes for all learners.

December 2025

Season’s Greetings

As we wrap up the year and get ready for a bit of downtime here in Australia, I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you – our wonderful and loyal members – for your ongoing support.

Our sector is changing, and we may be troubled about the future. NEAS is no different. We’re navigating those challenges right alongside you. For some providers, change is something that happens to them; for others, it’s something they’re driving themselves. Either way, as members of NEAS, we look to make changes are for the better – they push us to improve, innovate, and grow.

What makes all this work so rewarding is our sense of community. NEAS is proud to bring people together – across borders, sectors, and backgrounds. Whether it’s through the conference in Australia, our popular webinar series, our fresh new look PD sessions, or our well-received event in Penang, it’s been fantastic to see so many like-minded providers and professionals connecting and sharing ideas.

Of course, none of this would be possible without our independent Board, our Advisory Committee, our assessors, and most importantly, our exceptional staff. A special shoutout to Gita, Huyen, Lia, Richard, and Silvia – thank you for all your energy and dedication, from me and on behalf of everyone at NEAS.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the 2026 NEAS Conference at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), where we Believe that resilience and collective purpose will guide us into the year ahead.

To all our members and stakeholders – thank you for being such an engaged and supportive community throughout 2025. Here’s to an even bigger and better 2026… but not before we all enjoy a well-earned break!

Adam Kilburn
Chief Executive Officer
NEAS Australia

NEAS Congratulates University of Western Australia Centre for English Language Teaching on the Renewal of its NEAS Quality Endorsement.

University of Western Australia Centre for English Teaching (UWA CELT) is supported by an experienced management team overseeing academic quality, operations, welfare and international engagement. The Centre enrols around 340 students aged 17–40 from a wide range of countries and delivers programs including LCE, EAP, IELTS Preparation and the Academic English & Study Skills Bridging Course. Students receive clear course and welfare information through orientation and the Student Handbook.

Teachers are allocated according to qualifications, undergo annual appraisals, and contribute to structured PD totalling at least 25 CPD points per year. Regular student surveys and validated weekly/summative assessments support continuous quality improvement.

Student support is a strong focus, with Advisors offering pastoral care—including weekly welfare checks for under-18s—and access to wider UWA wellbeing services. Orientation provides an engaging, community-building start to study. NEAS recommends displaying the Complaints Procedure and ensuring a 24/7 emergency contact for under-18 students.

The Centre operates within UWA’s risk and WHS frameworks, including regular drills and safety training. For the 2026 Quality Review, NEAS advises preparing teacher qualification lists (A109), a 12-month PD plan, and evidence of recent performance appraisals.

December 2025

Congratulations to Rockhampton English Language Academy (RELA) for a successful NEAS Management Meeting review.

We’re pleased to acknowledge Rockhampton English Language Academy (RELA) for a successful NEAS Management Meeting review. RELA’s strong leadership, cohesive international education team, and clear commitment to “warmth, friendship and opportunity” were evident throughout the process. The Academy continues to strengthen its High School Preparation program through differentiated learning materials, robust assessment practices, and personalised in-class support.

With excellent welfare structures, well-resourced facilities, and a culture of continuous improvement, RELA is demonstrating quality and care across every aspect of its operations. NEAS looks forward to seeing these initiatives progress in the coming review cycle.

December 2025

Congratulations to Albright Institute of Business and Language – Melbourne on the Renewal of its NEAS Quality Endorsement.

Congratulations are due to Albright Institute of Business and Language’s Melbourne campus, which has recently completed the Quality Review Process and has been re-endorsed by NEAS.  Over the past months, NEAS’s Quality Assessor completed an in-depth assessment of Albright Melbourne’s application and supporting documents and followed up with an onsite Quality Endorsement visit. Structured meetings and interviews with Albright Institute of Business and Language’s management team, teachers and operational staff were completed, and class observations also formed part of the quality audit.  

The Albright Institute of Business and Language Melbourne campus is located in the bustling hub of Queen Street. Close to the Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne Central and the State Library, the campus is modern and convenient to public transport. Albright Institute of Business and Language Melbourne offers two NEAS endorsed courses, General English and IELTS preparation, and provides a calendar of diverse extracurricular events. Students report that the atmosphere at the Institute is warm, collaborative and inviting, and that teachers support their language development by listening to their opinions and using a wide range of teaching approaches and classroom materials. Congratulations Albright Institue of Business and Langauge Melbourne!

December 2025

NEAS Congratulates Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) on the Renewal of its NEAS Quality Endorsement.

NEAS congratulates the management of Deakin University English Language Institute (DUELI) on the completion of the NEAS Self-Assessment phase of quality review in 2025. In fulfilling this stage of quality review, DUELI has demonstrated a strong commitment to continuous improvement, particularly by: 

  • responding to the changing context by considering the impact of student access to AI tools on the validity of assessment instruments used in DUELI courses,  
  • ensuring students are supported in the most appropriate ways within and outside the classroom, and 
  • taking action to ensure the professional development of their staff.  

Continuous improvement of this sort is a mark of a quality institution. NEAS looks forward to hearing about the outcomes of the action DUELI has taken in the next phase of quality review and encourages DUELI to share their learnings widely. 

December 2025

Congratulations to ELSIS Melbourne on the Renewal of its NEAS Quality Endorsement.

We’re pleased to acknowledge ELSIS Melbourne for a successful NEAS Management Meeting review. The Centre’s vibrant Docklands campus, modern facilities, multicultural student community, and strong commitment to learner support all stood out during the visit.

ELSIS continues to strengthen academic quality through regular moderation, structured pathways from General English to EAP, and a robust professional development culture. With a clear focus on consistency, curriculum clarity, and continuous improvement, the Melbourne campus is well positioned to enhance the student experience even further in the next review cycle.

December 2025

NEAS Congratulates Central Queensland University English Language Centre (CQU English Language Centre) on the Renewal of Its NEAS Quality Endorsement.

NEAS is delighted to announce that Central Queensland University English Language Centre (CQU English Language Centre) has completed the Self-Assessment phase of quality review in 2025. Management staff from the Sydney and Melbourne campuses of CQU English Language Centre engaged in the reflection and planning stages of the Self-Assessment process. 

Through this engagement process, CQU English Language Centre has demonstrated strong commitment to continuous improvement across its ELICOS programs, with clear systems in place to collect student and teacher feedback, redesign courses on the basis of that information, and support student learning. NEAS congratulates the team at CQU English Language Centre and looks forward to hearing about future developments across its campuses in the next phase of quality review. 

December 2025

Congratulations to Albright Institute of Business and Language – Brisbane on the Renewal of its NEAS Quality Endorsement.

We’re pleased to acknowledge the Albright Institute of Business and Language – Brisbane for a successful NEAS Management Meeting review.

Despite significant sector-wide challenges, the College is taking a proactive and strategic approach to strengthening quality across its operations. Recent work in curriculum renewal, assessment validation, teacher development, stakeholder feedback processes, and resource consolidation reflects a strong commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality student outcomes. NEAS looks forward to seeing these initiatives progress in the coming review cycle. 

December 2025