Study UK: a Guide for Education Agents and School Counsellors

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Study UK: a Guide for Education Agents and School Counsellors

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What is the course about?

Study UK: a Guide for Education Agents and School Counsellors

The course Study UK: a Guide for Education Agents and School Counsellors is an online class provided by British Council through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Develop your knowledge of UK education, the UK as a study destination and the benefits of Study UK.

Course description

Develop your knowledge of studying in the UK
3 weeks

This online course from the British Council will provide international education agents, school counsellors training and advice on all aspects of UK education. Further information is included around becoming a professional education agent for the UK if relevant for you.
It will develop your knowledge of:
the UK education and training system
the attractions for students in the UK
quality assurance systems and how they operate
student lifestyle issues
welfare and support for international students
application processes and entry requirements

Understanding the benefits of study in the UK
Learning why students choose the UK
Defining the skills, knowledge and responsibilities needed to get students onto the right course
Understanding how UK institutions support learners
Exploring the resources available to support agents, counsellors and advisers

As an education agent training course, it is designed primarily for those counselling students looking to come to the UK to study, including school counsellors, education agents and those interested in becoming education agents. Potential students and learners who are interested in coming to the UK to study will also find the course informative and useful. English at level B1 on the CEFR is required.

British Council
The British Council is on the ground in six continents and over 100 countries connecting the best of UK culture with a global audience and providing high-quality English language courses.
Study UK
Study UK is a global campaign that promotes the UK as the first-choice study destination to international students and their influencers. It is the UK’s only national-level campaign that showcases the UK’s outstanding higher education offering.
The GREAT campaign
We are key players in the GREAT campaign working closely with Government, DIT, FCO, DCMS and the British Council.

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Study UK: a Guide for Education Agents and School Counsellors

Course Topic

Teaching

University, College, Institution

British Council

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Study UK: a Guide for Education Agents and School Counsellors

To obtain a verified certificate from Future Learn / British Council you have to finish this course or the latest version of it, if there is a new edition. The class may be free of charge, but there could be some cost to receive a verified certificate or to access the learning materials. The specifics of the course may have been changed, please consult the provider to get the latest quotes and news.

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Study UK: a Guide for Education Agents and School Counsellors

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