Education Provider Notices
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is monitoring the education providers listed below. If an education provider default occurs, the TPS will activate to support affected students.Lonsdale Institute Pty Ltd
Lonsdale Institute Pty Ltd [02836F] will cease operating on Monday 14 July 2025. Lonsdale Institute is working to arrange for all students to be transferred to other suitable education providers with minimal disruption to the students' education.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) activated on Monday 28 July 2025 and will be working to assist the international students affected by the closure of Lonsdale Institute.
Perth International College of English
PAXMIL Education Holdings Pty Ltd [02368G], trading as Perth International College of English, was placed into liquidation and ceased operating on Monday 16 June 2025. Sheridans Chartered Accountants has been appointed as the liquidator.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) activated on Monday 16 June 2025 and will be working to assist the international students affected by the closure of Perth International College of English.
The Language Academy Pty Ltd
The Language Academy Pty Ltd [03758G] was placed into liquidation and ceased operating on Thursday 1 May 2025. Worrells has been appointed as the liquidator.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) activated on Monday 5 May 2025 and will be working to assist the international students affected by the closure of The Language Academy.
L.P. Communications Pty Ltd
L.P. Communications Pty Ltd [03902D], trading as The Learning Professionals, was placed into liquidation and ceased operating on Wednesday 12 March 2025. LangdonGrant has been appointed as the liquidator.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is in contact with LangdonGrant to inform them of L.P. Communications’ obligations to students and to determine how we can support L.P. Communications and their students during this difficult time.
IH Sydney Training Services Pty Ltd
IH Sydney Training Services Pty Ltd [02623G], trading as International House Sydney, entered voluntary administration on Monday 2 December 2024. PKF Melbourne was appointed as the administrator. International House Sydney ceased operating on Monday 9 December 2024. On Tuesday 7 January 2025, International House Sydney was placed into liquidation and PKF Melbourne was appointed as the liquidator. PKF Melbourne had until Monday 20 January 2025 to meet International House Sydney’s obligations by placing students in an alternative course with another Australian education provider or refunding students’ unspent tuition fees.
The TPS began assisting those eligible students owed a refund of tuition fees due to visa refusals on Monday 13 January 2025. The TPS began assisting all other students on Tuesday 21 January 2025.
Gills College Australia Pty Ltd
Gills College Australia Pty Ltd [01701G], trading as Sterling Business College, ceased operating on Thursday 17 October 2024. Gills College Australia is working to arrange for all students to be transferred to other suitable education providers with minimal disruption to the students' education.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is in contact with Gills College Australia to inform them of their obligations to students and to determine how we can support Gills College Australia and their students during this difficult time.
Kontea Pty Ltd
The Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) cancelled the CRICOS registration of Kontea Pty Ltd [02838D], trading as Australian Industrial Systems Institute, on Friday 25 October 2024.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) activated on Friday 22 November 2024 and will be working to assist the international students affected by the registration cancellation of Kontea Pty Ltd.
JP International College Pty Limited
JP International College Pty Limited [03190J] entered liquidation on Tuesday 23 July 2024. Cathro & Partners Pty Ltd has been appointed as the liquidator.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) activated on Thursday 3 October 2024 and will be working to assist the international students affected by the closure of JP International College.
Bruce Hartwig Flying School Pty Ltd
Bruce Hartwig Flying School Pty Ltd [02845E], trading as Hartwig Air, entered voluntary administration on Monday 29 April 2024. Heard Phillips Lieberenz has been appointed as the administrator.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) activated on Thursday 9 May 2024 and will be working to assist the international students affected by the closure of Hartwig Air.
Kingston Institute Australia
Hamro Institute of Business Technology Pty Ltd [03360G], trading as Kingston Institute Australia, entered liquidation on Tuesday 7 May 2024. CRS Insolvency Services has been appointed as the liquidator.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) activated on Monday 13 May 2024 and will be working to assist the international students affected by the closure of Kingston Institute Australia.