useful links
Accreditation UK
Find out more about why it's important to choose an accredited centre.
www.britishcouncil.org/accreditation
British Council
The British Council is the United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities.
Find a British Council office near you.
www.britishcouncil.org/new/about-us/who-we-are/our-locations-around-the-world
Business English UK
A group of leading English language centres specialising in English for business and professional purposes.
Information on studying in the UK
Search for information on all aspects of studying in the UK.
Immigration, visas and work permits
Find out about student visas and how to help your clients get one.
For general information on immigration and entry clearance, visit www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
For more information about working & studying, download the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills' Find your way to work leaflet.
The British Council's First Steps (180kb) guide is useful reading for students preparing to come to study in the UK.
English language qualifications
Find out more about the exam boards that offer English language exams.
www.britishcouncil.org/learning-exams
English UK Central
A consortium of accredited language schools, colleges and universities offering a full range of English language courses in Central England.
English UK North
A consortium of accredited language schools, colleges and universities offering a full range of English language courses in the North of England.
English UK South West
A consortium of accredited language schools, colleges and universities offering a full range of English language courses in the South West of England.
Living in the UK
Read about places around England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Direct Gov provides a guide to the UK's public services, including information on crime, justice and law, health and safety and travel and transport.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/index.htm
Download the British Council's free guide to personal safety for international students.
Safety First - a personal safety guide for international students (720kb)
Keep up-to-date with the latest news and current affairs in the UK.
Study UK
The official membership association for private colleges and educational establishments that are fully accredited by the British Accreditation Council for Further and Higher Education.
StudyWorld
English UK's annual international student recruitment workshop.
TVET UK
TVET UK is the UK partnership of technical and vocational education suppliers that works together to:
- provide an optimum integrated service for international clients
- recruit international students to a wide range of courses offered by UK colleges and training providers
- deliver UK qualifications overseas
- develop strategic global partnerships
Work Experience UK
A consortium of English language centres providing work experience programmes.
Young Learners English UK
A group of accredited providers of quality English language courses for young learners aged from 7 to 17 years.
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