Australia and South Asia are writing a new chapter in education collaboration, as a high-level delegation of school leaders from the region tours Queensland and Western Australia to deepen partnerships and share best practices.
In a statement marking the visit, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) said:
“South Asia’s education ecosystem is at an exciting stage of growth. Educators across the region are focused on shaping global citizens and improving how learning is delivered by embracing best practices from around the world.
And the Australian education system, built on strong partnerships and a deep commitment to quality, continues to support South Asia’s progress.”
Austrade is currently hosting a delegation of school directors and principals from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as part of its ongoing efforts to build strong education relationships across the region. The group is visiting Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Perth, with a focus on exploring opportunities in school and undergraduate education.
Their Queensland visit began with a warm welcome dinner in Brisbane and included engagements with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and The University of Queensland, where discussions centred on curriculum partnerships, exchange programs, and embedding Australian pedagogy into South Asian classrooms.
Austrade described the tour as “the start of yet another exciting chapter supporting students to discover their brilliant future self.”
The 2025 mission builds on previous initiatives, including a 2017 high school leaders’ mission across Perth, Brisbane and Darwin, and the 2023 Study Melbourne Familiarisation Program, hosted by the Victorian Government from.
That 2023 visit brought together 25 leading educators from South Asia to explore collaboration with institutions such as The University of Melbourne, Monash, RMIT, Deakin, La Trobe, Swinburne, and Victoria University. The itinerary also featured a visit to Blackburn High School and meetings with Victorian Ed-Tech companies, highlighting Australia’s commitment to educational innovation and global partnerships.
Together, these missions reflect Australia’s sustained commitment to supporting South Asia’s educational development through shared knowledge, institutional collaboration, and a vision of empowering students for a global future.
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