Education Experts FAQ
Why do I require an Australian Business Number (ABN)?
As an Education Expert, you are an entrepreneur running your own business on your own schedule. According to Australian tax law, engaging in your own business activities means that you are required to register for an ABN. We’ve written an entire blog ...
How do I help my student get their documents certified?
You can either advise your student on how they can get their documents certified by an ‘authorised witness’ such as a Justice of the Peace, or by a professional in an approved occupation. Alternatively, you can certify your student’s documents ...
Do I need any special equipment?
You will need: Access to a computer, laptop, or iPad Access to a good Internet connection, and Access to a mobile phone (recommended, but not required)
Is there a probation period where in either party may terminate the contract without penalty?
You can choose to terminate your contract with us, penalty-free, at any point in time. We do not stipulate any probation periods once you have been approved as an Expert. However, we do reserve the right to terminate your contract if our terms and ...
What can I expect in terms of training?
Your training as an Education Expert is largely self-guided in our series of video and blog posts. See here for an example of what this looks like. You’ll also be supported by your National Experts Manager through dedicated webinars like this one, as ...
Are there any costs I’ll need to meet?
No. All you’ll need is access to a computer and a good Internet connection. You may find that these costs are deductible in your end of year tax return. See ‘Keeping Great Records’ in this blog post for more information. As an Education Expert, we ...
Is there a set number of hours I need to work each week?
Nope! Work as much, or as little as you like. Of course, the more you work, the more you are likely to earn. When a student has chosen you as their Expert, there is an expectation that you will promptly progress their applications and offers, and ...
What's the average payment for placing a student?
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 ...
What is best practice in providing guidance to aspiring students in their university and/or course selections?
Being a great Education Expert is all about the intersection of: Great communication and listening skills, and Expert-level knowledge in education With that in mind, we suggest beginning the relationship with your student by building the most ...
A student can select 1 Education Expert to work with initially. How does that work?
When a student signs up, they can choose one Education Expert from all experts available. The process has been designed this way so that an aspiring student can get an initial feel by reading expert's profiles and qualities. Sofiri is all about ...
Can I rely on my role as Education Expert a second job?
The scope of the international student market in Australia is enormous, and there’s a great deal of opportunity available for Education Experts who are great at their job. The answer to this question depends on your expectations and how many students ...
Where can I find an Education Agent online free course?
For Australia as a destination, take a look at this free Education Agent course at pierlonline.org. It’s called the QEAC, and the course itself is free to study. There’s an option to receive a certification at the end of the free course, which costs ...
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What can I expect in terms of training?
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