English language schools and non-university higher education providers will be getting a $53 million (US$41.2 million) package to support the businesses as they struggle without international student revenue. The support package will encourage providers to shift their business models to focus on Australian students and help expand their courses for overseas students. “Many non-university providers have seen revenue decline very sharply, and without some support, they may close or lose serious capacity,” Education Minister Alan Tudge said. “The package is measured and targeted at those who need it most while borders are closed.” The package will provide targeted support in four main areas. It will help create 5,000 short course places, create an innovation fund, waive fees, and provide additional loan fee exemptions. Almost half of the total support package will be funding an extra 5,000 short courses places in any discipline at 100 eligible providers, strictly for domestic students. …