List of Schools

Welcome to the Advisory.
 
You are assured of outstanding advice and assistance from Annie and from any appointed and accredited professionals of the Advisory.
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Annie Weatherburn is the Principal Advisor of Accredited Migration & Visa Advisory (AMVA).  Following significant study and examinations through University of Technology Sydney and Legal Training Australia Annie is qualified and accredited in Migration Law and Practice and recognised through registration by the Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA).  The Office of the Migration Agents Registration Authority (OMARA) is a section within the Department of Home Affairs.  OMARA reports to the Department’s National Office in Canberra.  A strict Code of Conduct and protection of consumer rights under the Consumer Guide, underpins advice by its registered members, and this applies to all professionals providing advice through this Advisory.
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Annie's professional career has spanned over 40 years in Communications, and she has held positions with major Commonweatlh Government Departments as: Policy and Ministerial Advisor, Research and Development, Information Technology and Public Relations.  

Following these high level Corporate positions, Annie moved into Education and has for over 25 years directed international student admissions, education and marketing.   During these years Annie has worked not only for Australian schools but also for schools in the U.S.A. assisting schools to develop overseas student programs, guide admissions procedures and policies and train numerous staff in the practices and procedures, regulatory and legislative obligations and administrative aspects of accepting international students. 

MIGRATION LAW
Her expertise reassures clients who are seeking visas or migration pathways into Australia, that as the Principal of the Advisory, Annie's decades of knowledge and experience in deciphering policies, regulations, legislation and procedural practices in overseeing advice provided can be trusted.
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INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS / REGULATORY ADVISORY FOR SCHOOLS
Annie has worked with overseas education agents across 25 countries for over 25 years and in this time had been appointed by many highly regarded schools as per the list at left.  Schools accepting international students in Australia, must comply to Australia's rigorous protection standards in place for international students through the National Code: Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act).  The National Code sets standards of which schools must adhere to and schools must be registered with the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).  CRICOS is the Australian government's official register of education providers authorized to enrol and teach international students. It ensures that courses meet Australian standards and protects the interests of international students. Essentially, it's a list of approved courses and institutions that international students can use to verify the legitimacy of a program. under Commonwealth Registration of International Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) to ensure education services meet the needs and expectations of overseas students who come to Australia, and satisfy the objectives of the ESOS Act.
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In fact, Annie has facilitated the admissions of almost 1,000 students contributing in tuition fees alone to the schools she has worked for - in excess of $80 million.  Austrade has recognised the efforts and for her schools she has earned six International Export Marketing in Education Awards.  Annie has also been guest speaker on a number of occasions globally for Austrade on 'overseas students in Australia' topics. 
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SCHOOL SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE
Now, Annie is offering schools guidance, assistance and help to many issues and offering solutions for schools i.e. pre-audit checks, training of staff, advice and guidance on procedures and policies - all questions relating to the enrolment of overseas students.  

A subscription service makes it very easy for schools to attain timely advice and answers to questions PLUS whether a school should charge local or overseas fees dependent on which visa is held - and there are over 120 visas!  It can be complex.
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Complexities and requirements of schools also extend to understanding responsibilities around home stay, school holidays, switching school providers, guardianship obligations and regulations that guardians also must adhere to. 
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Subscription to our services for schools entitles the community members of each subscribed school (i.e. students, families or staff) a FREE 45 minute visa consultation as well, in order to assist and advise on the most appropriate visa for to meet each individual's circumstances.

FAMILIES SEEKING SCHOOL OPTIONS IN AUSTRALIA
Families being assisted with visa/migration advice by our Advisory can also seek our advice about schools which would match their child's academic, sporting, performing arts talents and in a location to which they are moving once arriving in Australia.   Let us know your requirements.  There is an Expression of Interest FORM which you can complete (at left) and we can get things moving for you.
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