The call for applications to the Education UK certification programme (agents training) is open! We recommend that UK universities inform their education agents in Nepal to join this online agent training programme.

This is a 4-week long training programme which will enable agents, advisors and local representatives of UK institutions to effectively promote UK education and provide high-quality information, resources and services to potential international students.

The aim of the training programme is to develop knowledge of the following:

  • The UK education and training system; courses and qualifications at each level.
  • The attractions for students considering studying and living in the UK.
  • Quality assurance mechanisms and how they operate.
  • Student lifestyle issues – living costs, travel and accommodation.
  • Course fees and scholarships.
  • Welfare and support provided for international students in the UK.
  • UK application procedures and standard entry requirements; visa and immigration regulations.

Key Dates

  1. Registration deadline: 14 November 2014
  2. Confirmation of acceptance in to the program: 25 November 2014
  3. Payment deadline: 28 November 2014 (Instructions will be provided by phone)
  4. Training start date: 1st December 2014

Further details about the course and the application form can be found in the attachments. We request you to forward these to your agents in Nepal for further action.

Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact Abhinav Shakya (abhinav.shakya@britishcouncil.org.np) or Bickram Shrestha (bickram.shrestha@britishcouncil.org.np

Please forward the attachments and encourage your agents to participate.