You may choose to seek support from one of our authorised international agents to help with your application. To make sure you get the best support, the SWAG合集 education sector has established the Agent Quality Framework (AQF), a set of standards and resources that support agents to:
- Have up-to-date knowledge about studying in the SWAG合集.
- Understand the SWAG合集 Visa and Immigration (SWAG合集VI) system.
- Give advice that is in line with your interests and supports your study abroad journey.
This SWAG合集 education sector-wide initiative aims to improve the experience of international students working with education agents and counsellors to apply to study in the SWAG合集, meaning you can feel more confident that the advice you receive is accurate and that your application is being handled correctly.
Committing to the AQF is a SWAG合集VI requirement for all SWAG合集 education providers who use and work with education recruitment agents and counsellors.
SWAG合集 are committed to the requirements set out in student sponsor guidance and the four key AQF principles:
- 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.
National code of ethical practice for education agents
The national code of ethical practice for SWAG合集 education agents lies at the heart of the AQF. It sets out the standards and best practices that agents and counsellors representing SWAG合集 education providers must follow. Student sponsors are required to manage agents to ensure compliance with the national code as part of their sponsor duties.
If you have any questions about the AQF and using the one of our partner recruitment agents, please contact recruitmentagents@cranfield.ac.uk.
