UK Agent Quality Framework
UK international education sector’s pledge
As an institution, we are committed to the UK Agent Quality Framework and pledge to create and maintain the highest standards of agent management, ensuring the UK remains a leading study destination for international students.
We commit to:
- Empowering student choice and enabling informed decision making
- Ensuring good agent governance and professionalism
- Promoting ethical agent practices, professional knowledge and competency
- Increasing transparency and accountability
Educational Consultants
We encourage all our educational consultant partners to adhere to The National Code of Ethical Practice for UK Education Agents, to follow The Good Practice Guide for UK Education Agents Partnering for Quality, and to undertake appropriate regular training.
The National Code for UK Education Agents
The Good Practice Guide for Agents 2026
Recommended certification schemes
https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/education-agents/training-agents
https://www.boarding.org.uk/bsa-initiatives/bsa-certified-agent-scheme/
Recommended Training
https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/agents-counsellors/the-hub
https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/education-agents/agency-management
Students and Families
We encourage all prospective students and their families to read the AQF guide for choosing an education agent.
A Student and Parent Guide to Choosing an Education Agent
Databases of Certified Agents
https://www.britishcouncil.org/education/agents-counsellors/database
https://www.boarding.org.uk/bsa-initiatives/bsa-certified-agent-scheme/
