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What makes a prospective international student a genuine temporary entrant (GTE)?
The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement is an integral element of the student application process. It is a means for governments to ensure that students are studying overseas temporarily with the purpose of gaining a quality education. The following factors are taken into account in determining whether applicants meet GTE requirements, and are discussed in […]
Challenging the status quo of the international student recruitment industry
So many industries have been transformed by technology, from the music to the home video rental service, to the taxi and the accommodation business. Similarly, the international student recruitment industry has taken longer to mature. These days, it is unacceptable for an education provider not to have a CRM or an online application system. That […]
Accommodation in Australia: a guide for international students
Finding your perfect accommodation option in Australia, is a little like the process of matchmaking. The courtship process is a bit like a house inspection, and the end of the road is where you agree to go steady and sign on the dotted line of your lease. Like any healthy relationship, building trust is a […]
Sofiri awarded Austrade grant to continue challenging international education student recruitment
The Austrade (an agency of Australian Government) has organized The 2018–19 Export Market Development Grants (EMDG) scheme, which is a financial assistance program that attracted 4019 applications from Australian businesses, the highest number of applicants in nearly a decade. Sofiri is one of a growing number of startups that have applied for the Government’s Export Market […]
Sofiri has secured funding to build next-generation international future student recruitment platform
We’re excited to announce that Sofiri.com has secured seed funding from Cumberland Discretionary Trust (CDT) among others. This round will continue the development of the Sofiri platform, which seeks to offer a new approach to the international student recruitment industry by enabling experts in education to connect with prospective students directly through the purpose-built shared […]
Dreaming of an Australian Education? ATMC Awaits Filipino Students
Australia’s sun-kissed coasts and iconic landmarks are not the only reasons why it beckons people from across the globe. Over the years, it has steadily grown into a haven for international students yearning for unparalleled education and a prestigious degree. Enter the Australian Technical and Management College (ATMC). In collaboration with esteemed institutions like Federation […]
Western Sydney University’s Exciting International Scholarship Program for 2024
Western Sydney University is proud to announce its International Scholarship Program for 2024, which offers a range of opportunities for outstanding students from around the globe. With some minor changes from the previous year, they are excited to provide even more support for our international students who demonstrate exceptional merit and dedication to their academic […]
Study Tasmania Supports UTAS with Student Ambassador Platform
Study Tasmania is officially leveraging its IQAP to support the University of Tasmania, one of the world’s leading universities located in Hobart, Australia. Tasmania is a beautiful island striking a perfect balance between lifestyle and heritage hotspots, with vibrant cosmopolitan cities and equally breathtaking panoramas of wildlife and coastlines. Educational teaching excellence had also always […]
Sofiri is excited to announce our new partnership with Knowledge and Development International (KDI) Education
Knowledge and Development International Education (KDI Education) is an Australian/Saudi Arabian educational enterprise established in 2016 to promote and support Australian institutions internationally and provide cross-cultural consultations to work in the region. The comprehensive services offered on KDI’s platform extend to assisting students in translation services, Visa applications, accommodation arrangements and even internship arrangements. This […]