Education Providers

“It is vitally important that our young students at Haileybury College have an appointed and trusted local carer to ensure their academic, pastoral and welfare needs are supported and catered for. This is what ISA does. ISA has 20 years’ experience in international student support services. The ISA team have been working closely and diligently with Haileybury College to ensure they are able to give students the best opportunities possible according to their welfare arrangements, academic goals and future career aspirations.”

— Janette Ai, Head of International Students, Haileybury College

“It is with confidence that I recommend the services of ISA to any student who is living away from home, especially for the first time. Staff are friendly, responsive and willing to help our students with any difficulty that might arise and ensure they are safe and well taken care of.”

— Susan West Moreau, Student Support Officer (Welfare), ANU College

“Carey Baptist Grammar School has worked closely with Mr Ivan McKinney and the staff at ISA for seven years. We enjoy a very positive working relationship with this company and can recommend them as being professional, reliable and highly committed to providing an excellent standard of service. They are very experienced in all aspects of overseas student welfare and we would happily recommend them to other schools and institutions.”

— Julianne Brandon, Director of Community Engagement, Carey Baptist Grammar School

“The welfare and care of our international students is central to all that we do. We are delighted with services provided by Ivan McKinney and his team of dedicated professionals.”

— Peter Tselios, International Student Coordinator, Caulfield Grammar School

“Billanook College has worked closely with ISA over the past 7 years in provision of welfare and support structures of the highest standard for our international students. The ISA Staff and systems have continued to complement the Student Support staff and structures within the college. The ISA Local Support Persons appointed to each child have assisted Billanook College in communicating regularly and purposefully with parents of our International students, ensuring offshore parents have confidence in the care and support.”

— Steven Lingard, Manager International Programs, Billanook College

“Swinburne is proud to partner with ISA. We entrust the care of our international students to ISA with confidence as they share our standards and commitment to providing international students with a safe and enjoyable experience in Australia. We ensure that all of our international students are aware of the Safe Student app as we feel it is an invaluable safety tool for all our international students.”

— Desma S. Smith, Associate Director, International Student Advisory and Support, Swinburne University of Technology

“Ivanhoe Grammar School has enjoyed a long and positive association with Ivan McKinney and his staff at ISA. The service and care that ISA provides our students is at all times professional, reliable and high quality.”

— Leisl Bruhn, Dean of International Students, Ivanhoe Grammar School

“Korowa Anglican Girls’ School has been working closely with ISA since 2012. In our dealings with ISA, their team have been committed, caring and responsible. They have regularly visited the students at school and kept families informed of student progress. Ivan and his very capable team have been approachable, professional and reliable in their dealings with the school and community. We will continue to work with ISA to support our international students and their families.”

— Mandy Andrews, Enrolments Manager, Korowa Anglican Girls’ School

“Taylors College has been using the services of ISA for over 15 years. The individual caregivers are professional, approachable and are able to draw on a wealth of experience in helping their students should any problems arise.”

— Trish Benson, Business Services Manager, Taylors College

“Westbourne Grammar School has worked with ISA for nearly a decade. We have great confidence and a sense of peace of mind working with the ISA team, most of whom have also worked with the school for many years. They are caring, reliable and most importantly ensure that each student is carefully looked after. They follow up immediately with the school where there are any concerns and ensure parents are well-informed about their child’s wellbeing and academic progress.”

— Anne Bright, Director of Development, Westbourne Grammar School