Ability English
TPS Education Provider Notice
International
Ability Education Pty Ltd [01530K], trading as Ability English, defaulted on Tuesday 27 April 2021 and did not meet its obligations to its international students.
Resources
The following is a list of all the resources that are associated with Tuition Protection Service.
2022 Domestic Tuition Protection Levies Fact Sheet
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This fact sheet outlines the principles, risk factors and examples that relate to the 2022 domestic tuition protection levies. The domestic levies include the VSL levy, HELP levy and the higher education up-front levy.
Final Board Advice on 2023 international TPS levy
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The TPS Advisory Board has released its final advice to the TPS Director regarding the recommended settings for the 2023 international Tuition Protection Service (TPS) levy. This advice was offered to the TPS Director in accordance with the advice received from the Australian Government Actuary (AGA).
Draft 2023 International TPS Levy Information Session Slide Set
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The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) conducted information sessions on the draft 2023 International TPS Levy settings between 6 September and 7 October 2022.
Student Information Handout
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This document includes some useful contacts for the TPS, Home Affairs, and ASQA for international students affected by a provider default.
TPS Online Step-By-Step Instructions
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This document provides step-by-step instructions for using TPS Online.
International Student Fact Sheet
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This fact sheet outlines for international students how the Tuition Protection Service (TPS) assists with finding a replacement education provider or getting a refund when an education provider closes or does not deliver the course students are enrolled in.
Tuition Protection Service – Historical data breach
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The Tuition Protection Service has been notified by a third-party contractor of an historic data breach involving the personal information of about 7,000 international students. The data breach occurred in July 2021.
The Tuition Protection Service has worked with the service provider, Vincents Chartered Accountants, to identify all students affected by the data breach and to notify and provide them with advice and support to reduce the potential risk of misuse of personal information. We apologise to all impacted students.
There is no evidence so far to suggest that this data has been used maliciously.
Bruce Hartwig Flying School Pty Ltd
TPS Education Provider Notice
International
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.
Business Institute of Australia
TPS Education Provider Notice
International
Business Institute of Australia Pty Ltd [02607G], trading as Business Institute of Australia, ceased operating on Monday 11 August 2025.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) is in contact with Business Institute of Australia to inform them of their obligations to students and to determine how we can support Business Institute of Australia and their students during this difficult time.