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IEAA Pathways Forum 2026

Think Pathways
27 Aug 2026, Brisbane City
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The IEAA Pathways Network Forum, Think Pathways, brings together international education professionals to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of Pathways Programs in Australia and internationally. As student mobility increases and new models of academic transition emerge, the Pathways sub-sector is experiencing significant shifts that require fresh thinking, and innovation. This year’s forum takes a broad look at the full suite of Foundation and Pathways Programs, including enabling programs, foundation studies, diplomas, ELICOS and alternative pathway designs.

With growing international competition, evolving quality expectations, providers must adapt to meet changing student needs and ensure strong academic and wellbeing outcomes. Through presentations, collaborative discussions, and expert panels, participants will explore developments in student success and support, examine the future direction of Foundation and Pathways Programs, and engage with emerging quality assurance considerations relevant to diverse pathway models.

Program

Thursday 27 August 10:00am - 5:30pm AEST

Audience

The forum is targeted at professional and academic staff working across a broad range of roles in the pathways sector of Australian international education, including: 

  • Leaders and practitioners from Pathways Programs (university and non-university providers, onshore and offshore)
  • Academic and professional staff responsible for pathway curriculum design, teaching quality, assessment, moderation, and academic governance. 
  • Admissions, articulation, and progression teams involved in pathway-to-degree mapping and student transition. 
  • Student success, advising, wellbeing, and support professionals working with pathway cohorts
  • Quality assurance, compliance, and risk teams supporting pathway delivery and continuous improvement. 
  • Sector representatives and policy stakeholders with an interest in pathways strategy, standards, and future directions. 

Outcomes

Forum participants will come away with a better understanding of:

  • Explore the future direction of Pathways Programs, including emerging models, market pressures, and evolving student expectations. 
  • Understand how quality and standards are being applied to pathway delivery, including approaches to governance, assurance, evidence, and continuous improvement. 
  • Identify strategies that strengthen student success and support, including proactive interventions, wellbeing approaches, and transition-to-degree practices
  • Examine the impact of overseas pathway certification frameworks on Australian providers, including risks, opportunities, and potential sector responses. 
  • Connect with peers and sector leaders to share practices, build partnerships, and contribute to a coordinated approach across diverse pathway models.

 

This event is led by IEAA ’s Pathways Network supported by Navitas
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Chartered Accountants
Level 13/ 1 Eagle Street
Brisbane City
27 Aug 2026
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IEAA Pathways Forum 2026

The IEAA Pathways Network Forum, Think Pathways, brings together international education professionals to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of Pathways Programs in Australia and internationally. As student mobility increases and new models of academic transition emerge, the Pathways sub-sector is experiencing significant shifts that require fresh thinking, and innovation. This year’s forum takes a broad look at the full suite of Foundation and Pathways Programs, including enabling programs, foundation studies, diplomas, ELICOS and alternative pathway designs.

With growing international competition, evolving quality expectations, providers must adapt to meet changing student needs and ensure strong academic and wellbeing outcomes. Through presentations, collaborative discussions, and expert panels, participants will explore developments in student success and support, examine the future direction of Foundation and Pathways Programs, and engage with emerging quality assurance considerations relevant to diverse pathway models.

Program

Thursday 27 August 10:00am - 5:30pm AEST

Audience

The forum is targeted at professional and academic staff working across a broad range of roles in the pathways sector of Australian international education, including: 

  • Leaders and practitioners from Pathways Programs (university and non-university providers, onshore and offshore)
  • Academic and professional staff responsible for pathway curriculum design, teaching quality, assessment, moderation, and academic governance. 
  • Admissions, articulation, and progression teams involved in pathway-to-degree mapping and student transition. 
  • Student success, advising, wellbeing, and support professionals working with pathway cohorts
  • Quality assurance, compliance, and risk teams supporting pathway delivery and continuous improvement. 
  • Sector representatives and policy stakeholders with an interest in pathways strategy, standards, and future directions. 

Outcomes

Forum participants will come away with a better understanding of:

  • Explore the future direction of Pathways Programs, including emerging models, market pressures, and evolving student expectations. 
  • Understand how quality and standards are being applied to pathway delivery, including approaches to governance, assurance, evidence, and continuous improvement. 
  • Identify strategies that strengthen student success and support, including proactive interventions, wellbeing approaches, and transition-to-degree practices
  • Examine the impact of overseas pathway certification frameworks on Australian providers, including risks, opportunities, and potential sector responses. 
  • Connect with peers and sector leaders to share practices, build partnerships, and contribute to a coordinated approach across diverse pathway models.

 

This event is led by IEAA ’s Pathways Network supported by Navitas
When
27/08/2026 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
AUS Eastern Standard Time
Where
Chartered Accountants Level 13/ 1 Eagle Street Brisbane City 4000
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