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- NextEd Group Limited (ASX:NXD) is an Australian-listed private education provider offering vocational education, English language training, and higher education courses to domestic and international students. The company operates through four segments: Technology & Design, which delivers face-to-face and online courses in information technology, digital design, interactive multimedia, computer coding, digital marketing, games and apps programming, digital filmmaking, and interior design; International Vocational, providing English language intensive courses (ELICOS) alongside vocational training in business, leadership and management, project management, marketing and communication, commercial cookery, hospitality, healthcare, and community services for international students; Domestic Vocational, offering courses in commercial cookery, hospitality, business, community services, healthcare, construction, and information technology for domestic students; and Go Study, which runs an international student recruitment agency placing students with over 350 education providers across Australia, Canada, USA, UK, and Europe. NextEd serves more than 25,000 students annually through 9 campuses in Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney, supported by 16 recruitment offices in Europe (Spain, Italy, France), Latin America (Mexico, Chile, Colombia), the Philippines, and Australia. Founded in 2003 and headquartered at Level 2, 7 Kelly Street, Ultimo, New South Wales 2007, Australia, the company generates primary revenue from Australia, followed by Europe and South America, with a focus on industry-aligned programs including coding bootcamps and online delivery. In December 2022, the company rebranded from iCollege Limited to NextEd Group Limited to reflect its expanded portfolio and strategic growth in international recruitment and diverse vocational offerings. Recent developments include enhanced industry collaborations for student internships and ongoing expansion of digital marketing for global student acquisition, as highlighted in FY2024 and FY2025 investor updates.