This training has been developed to enhance the quality of agents working on behalf of UK HEIs in Sri Lanka.
The British Council is committed to working with quality agents who represent UK institutions. We have been successfully offering training to agents for the past few years covering areas such as the UK education system, student life in the UK and UK lifestyle, application procedures, and visas and immigration to name a few.
British Council trained agents not only receive a certificate on successful completion but are also listed on the British Council Global Agents List giving them recognition amongst UK education institutions and students alike.
Note: A certificate is awarded to the candidate undertaking the course, and NOT the agency he/she is employed at.
British Council Global Agents List (GAL)
The British Council Global Agents List (GAL) will publicly host details of all agents who have been successful in the British Council agents training programme over the last 2 years, subject to the agents’ consent. This website is visited extensively by students looking for information on counsellors and agents to approach for guidance on studying in the UK, as well as by influencers like parents.
Eligibility criteria guidance
The training is open to education agents who have successfully completed the British Council Foundation Certificate for Agents within the last 2 years and have several years’ experience as a practitioner.
Introduction
The British Council Advanced Certificate for Agents is a portfolio based qualification that plans and tracks professional development on an ongoing basis emphasising professionalism, ethical behaviour, excellence in support and service provision.
The training is divided into 2 categories.
- Unit 1 introduces and develops knowledge and understanding of continual professional development and guides and supports you in defining your role and planning your development.
- Unit 2 contains important information and guidance on recording your professional development activities, portfolio requirements, rules and regulations for completion and submission.
A minimum of 35 hours CPD must be covered and have to include the following areas:
- Education sector knowledge
- Life in the UK
- Visas and Immigration
- Marketing and promotion
- Professionalism and ethics
Key Dates
Course start: 18 July 2016
Registration deadline: 30 June 2016
Payment deadline: 08 July 2016
Registration Fee
Registration fee per participant is LKR 39,500 equivalent to GBP 182.
Please forward the attached PDF document to your agents.
We request you to inform your agents about the training programme and encourage them to register, so they can be trained to present quality information and guidance to local students and influencers on studying in the UK. As one of the major student influencers, it’s important for us to work closely with agents to ensure their knowledge is up to date on the UK education market.
For further information please contact;
Nishika Hassim – Assistant Manager International Higher Education – Nishika.Hassim@britishcouncil.org