The British Council announced recently the launch of a new, free, agent and counsellor training and engagement hub, to help education advisers all around the world better understand the UK education system and the UK as an international study destination.
The British Council has long recognized the critical role that agents and counsellors play in the inward mobility of international students and is committed to investing in their continuous long-term professional development.
The launch of the hub represents every level of UK education and includes information on what international students will need to study at an English Language School, Independent School, College, or Higher Education Provider. It will provide a one-stop shop for agents and counsellors to engage with the UK as a study destination as a whole.
Agents and counsellors will be able to access the latest topics including:
- Why should students choose the UK as a study destination?
- Preparing students for studying and living in the UK.
- The UK’s visa and immigration system.
- Employment opportunities and post-study work options.
In addition, international students and their parents will be able to check if their agent has the right level of knowledge via a public-facing searchable database of certified agents.
The training course was developed in partnership with the UK education sector, including the British Universities’ International Liaison Association (BUILA), the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA), Association of Colleges, The Council of British Independent Schools (COBIS) and English UK.
The British Council is the UK’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. The organization supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide.
For more information, visit www.britishcouncil.org for complete details.
