Education Experts FAQ
Are there any language requirements to be an education expert?
While the English Language is compulsory, any additional languages will be a bonus and allows you to take on more students who feel more comfortable communicating in that language.
Are there any fees when signing up as an education expert with Sofiri?
There are no signing up fees for you to partner with Sofiri as an education expert
What is the process of joining Sofiri as an education expert?
Your journey as an education expert with Sofiri begins by applying through this link. We will then provide you with training on how to best utilize our platform for recruitment purposes. Please visit our blog for further information on the benefits ...
Who can be a Sofiri Education Expert?
Sofiri education experts can be professionals who are looking for looking for a time-flexible opportunity, seeking a part-time and work-from-home opportunity or interested in ‘testing the waters’ for now, and earning extra income with Sofiri as a ...
How long should I take to reply a student?
It's crucial to reply to your student within 24 hours. After that, you could arrange a time to call. When discussing the budget, you should be clear on the reality of a scholarship. Finally, the key to success is to remember that every student that ...
Why do I need a sofiri.expert email address?
This mail address is extremely important if you want to be taken seriously, you'll win points for professionalism. Moreover, it's a winning strategy for great first impressions and it will actually achieve your work-life balance goals. To know how to ...
How can I certify a document?
To make an application to study in Australia or New Zealand, it’s important for you to verify your identity. This can easily be done, by providing certain documents such as the passport, student visa, academic transcripts or graduation certificates ...
How can I find my student’s messages, applications, and process ID?
To locate applications which are in specific process stages, click ‘applications’ in the left hand menu. Select from the two drop-down filters here. To locate a specific student, navigate to the ‘students’ menu item on the left. Filter by that ...
Do I need an ABN to work with Sofiri as an education expert?
An ABN is a unique 11-digit number used to identify your business to the government and to the community. You’ll need an ABN in your work as an Education Expert, as you are a sole trader running a business. For more information, visit the blog we ...
How can I become a qualified education agent counsellor?
In Sofiri we are providing our Education Experts full certification reimbursement for the QEAC certification component of the Education Agent Training Course. For Education Experts seeking to up-skill, Sofiri strongly recommends the Education Agent ...
What is the 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. This ...
How can I sign and stamp a digital document?
International students must verify the origin of their documents through a digital signature that they can generate themselves and the education experts can validate the information of said document when stamping them. You must follow some steps to ...
How can I broaden my knowledge in Sales & Entrepreneurship?
Sofiri are offering Education Experts an opportunity for Personal Development, Leadership and Sales Understanding. This training is best live as it will be interactive. You will leave with outcomes and actions to create a successful Education Expert ...
What is the New Zealand International education strategy?
The New Zealand government is very aware that international education transforms lives. They want it to flourish in New Zealand because the Kiwi way has so much to offer to the world. In fact, they have created the "New Zealand International ...
How can I create a quotation for my student in Sofiri?
You can now provide your student with a Professional Quotation outlining the cost of studying their desired course in Australia or New Zealand. You can provide a professional quote to your student before they have committed to submitting the ...
How can I apply for student's accommodation via the Australian or American Homestay Network?
The Homestay Network have a custom built Homestay Management System (HMS) for their partners and guests to assist in submitting and monitoring guest’s application and homestay placements with ease. This blog that we have created explain all the steps ...
How does the rating system for the Education Experts work?
Throughout their journey with Sofiri, students will be asked to rate their experience with you on a five-star rating scale. Our request for feedback will occur at key points throughout their journey, and they'll also have the opportunity to provide ...
Do students receive a free English course when they make an application with Sofiri?
Yes. All students who make an application with the help of an Education Expert receive free access to IELTS Master - an online IELTS preparation course. There are a few eligibility requirements involved, including a requirement that students must ...
How can I ensure Sofiri is a genuine business?
Our website, ABN, and ASIC registrations are all publicly available, and our partnerships are with reputable and long-standing Australian educational institutions. The LinkedIn profiles of our Executive team are available online and navigable from ...
What is ESOS, CRICOS and the National code?
The international education industry in Australia is guided by a range of legislation that contributes to The Education Services Overseas Students (ESOS). The ESOS is a framework that protects and enhances the experiences of overseas students in ...
How long is the students or sponsors bank account required to hold the required minimum funds to facilitate their visa application?
It is important for students to be genuine and truthful when providing proof of access to funds. So while there isn't a specific length of time that students must have had funds in their (or their sponsor's) bank account for, your student must be ...
How do students choose me as an Education Expert?
A. After signing up and completing their profile, students will be shown the profiles of Education Experts who speak the same language as them, or who are located nearby. On the basis of expert profiles, students will select to 'choose' their ...
How to set-up your Sofiri email address?
There are two ways to do it, manually if you are good at setting up email clients or the easy one which is automatic. Follow the instructions of our blog entry called: Here's why you need your sofiri.expert email address
Regarding the financials, how long does the money need to be in the students or sponsors account for the application?
It is important for students to be genuine and truthful when providing proof of access to funds. The information about where the funds are coming from must be transparent. There is no such an specific date, as long as the student can explain the ...
How long can a student be on a subclass 500 Visa? Is it dependent on the length of the course? Does the student need to re-apply again if they are intending on studying further?
The Department of Home Affairs will grant the student visa according to the duration of the study programs up to a maximum of 5 years.
Given that financial statements are a key part of the application process, are there any red flags we need to be aware of?
The Department of Home Affairs requires students to provide Genuine Access of Funds for the entire duration of their course, considering costs associated with study program, transport, living costs. Evidence of funds can include money deposits, ...
Where can you find the list of assessment level for all the different countries? Where can you find the levels of the institutions?
To reduce the likelihood of unintended market impacts and the targeting of certain education providers by non-genuine students, the immigration risk ratings of education providers and countries will not be published. The online document checklist ...
Do education experts need professional indemnity insurance?
What professional indemnity insurance is as defined on the web? Professional Indemnity insurance is designed for professionals who provide advice or a service to their customers. It protects you against legal costs and claims for damages to third ...
What is UploadOnce and how can I access it?
Sofiri has partnered with Australian company UploadOnce to simplify and digitalise the process of requesting documents from prospective international students. This application makes the process of requesting documents to the student more ...
How much will I earn as an Education Expert?
The short answer: the average payment for placing one student is in the vicinity of AUD $1,000 to $1,500. You can expect to spend around 10 to 15 hours with each student (depending on how much support the individual student requires), meaning you ...
Q. What is ESOS, CRICOS and the National code?
The international education industry in Australia is guided by a range of legislation that contributes to The Education Services Overseas Students (ESOS). The ESOS is a framework that protects and enhances the experiences of overseas students in ...
How does the rating system for the Education Experts work?
Throughout their journey with Sofiri, students will be asked to rate their experience with you on a five-star rating scale. Our request for feedback will occur at key points throughout their journey, and they'll also have the opportunity to provide ...
How can I ensure Sofiri is a genuine business?
Our website, ABN, IRD and ASIC registrations are all publicly available, and our partnerships are with reputable and long-standing educational institutions. The LinkedIn profiles of our Executive team are available online and navigable from ...
What makes a prospective international student a genuine temporary entrant (GTE)?
The genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement is an integrity measure required by the Australian government. It aims to ensure that international students are genuine in their intention to study in Australia on a temporary basis. There are a number ...
Do I need a Sofiri email address to liaise with students and education providers?
Yes. If you have successfully become a Sofiri education expert, including signing an agreement with us. You will be provided with an email branded Sofiri structured as follows: firstname.lastname@sofiri.expert This email will be used only in the case ...
How do I instruct my students on how to write a Statement of Purpose?
This is a document required by some educational institutions as part of their application process. A Statement of Purpose should be written by a student themselves, with detail on why they believe they should be issued an offer for the course they ...
What happens when I go on holiday, or there's a period of time where I'd prefer not to work?
If there's a period of time where you do not want to work with Sofiri - whether you're on holidays, you're unwell, you have other committments, or you'd simply like to take a break - you can choose whether your profile will appear in Sofiri's search ...
Will I receive any training?
Yes, we will make sure you meet and possess all mandatory industry skills, and knowledge required to guide prospective international students through the process of destination, provider and course selection; applications; offers, and acceptance. ...
How will a student first make contact with me?
Aspiring students will initiate contact with you via the messaging function in Sofiri. Your first initial chat with a student will only be available to you both for 72 hours. This is to ensure: You have a clear 72-hour window in which to demonstrate ...
Am I required to meet the students in-person?
You don't need to meet any of your students in-person. However, we do encourage an in-person meeting with your student if you are located in the same city, and it’s convenient and appropriate for you. Situations where you might arrange to meet your ...
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