International Student Advisory Board (ISAB)
International students helping to shape better outcomes.
About the ISAB
The International Student Advisory Board (ISAB) brings together student leaders from across Australia to share insights on the international student experience and help shape conversations around education, employability and the future workforce.
Convened by Pearson, ISAB serves as a platform to amplify student voices and strengthen collaboration between students, education providers, industry and government.
What is the focus of the ISAB?
Student voice
Employability, future skills & career readiness
Belonging & student experience
English for success
Meet the board
Aashish Neupane
Western Sydney University | Nepal | NSW
- NSW International Student Ambassador
- Chancellor's Unsung Hero Award Winner 2025
- NSW International Student of the Year 2024
Angela Sojan
University of Melbourne | India | VIC
- Victorian International Student of the Year 2025
Dayoung Yun (Diane)
Griffith University | South Korea | QLD
- Austrade International Student Ambassador
- Gold Coast Mayor's Student Ambassador
- Content creator with 50,000 followers
Diego Luna Alamilla
IKON Institute of Australia | Mexico | NSW
- NSW International Student of the Year 2025
- IKON Institute of Australia Student Ambassador
Gilbertofer Tanoto
Charles Darwin University | Indonesia | NT
- Study NT Student Ambassador
- CDU Student Ambassador
- CDU Student Council Vice President
Mohamed Ishraf Mohamed Ismath
Swinburne University of Technology | Sri Lanka | VIC
- Young Energy Professionals Committee Member
- Swinburne University of Technology Student Ambassador
Ngou Cheng (Ocean) Vong
University of Melbourne | China-Macao | VIC
- University of Melbourne International Student Ambassador
- University of Melbourne Peer Mentor
Ojaswi Shrestha
University of Western Australia | Nepal | WA
- International Students Department President for UWA Student Guild (2026)
- The Duke of Edinburgh's International Silver Award Alumni
Vaness Yap
University of Tasmania | Malaysia | TAS
- Study Tasmania Student of the Year 2025
Latest insights
English for Success
From Proficiency to Participation: Why international student success depends on how well the sector helps students activate their English in classrooms, communities and workplaces.
Coming soon: Transition to work
Understanding the communication, employability and workplace readiness challenges faced by international graduates.
Coming soon
Coming soon: AI & The Future of Work
Examining how artificial intelligence is changing the way students learn, work and prepare for future careers.
Coming soon
Partner with ISAB
We welcome opportunities to engage with institutions, industry bodies, employers, government agencies and media organisations interested in international student experience and employability.
Encourage your students to share their experiences and join the conversation using #PearsonISAB.
Contact: Jon Dixon | Business Development Manager, ANZ | apacreco@pearson.com