Accreditation Service for International Colleges

10.11.08 - Tier 4 Key MessagesThis document details key points of the Tier 4 points based system.

30.10.08 - Tier 4 Implementation PlanThis document sets out our implementation plan for tier 4 of the points-based system.

30.10.08 - Roll-out of new rules for foreign studentsA delivery plan for the student tier of the Australian-style points system was announced by the Home Office today.

28.10.08 - Online Sponsor ApplicationClick on the link above to learn more about completing your sponsor licence application.

20.10.08 - Applications for student extensions this Autumn

06.10.08 - Ministerial change announcedPhil Woolas MP joins the Home Office as Minister of State for borders and immigration.

25.09.08 - First ID card unveiled by Home SecretaryThe first UK Identity Card was unveiled today by the Home Secretary.

11.09.08 - Tier 1 (Post-study work) of the points-based system - policy guidance

Tier 4 in a nutshellThe link above details the key points of interest to ASIC accredited colleges.

Quality Enhancement Seminars for CollegesAs part of ASIC’s commitment to assisting Colleges to raise the quality of their operations and services to students... More >>

Sponsoring students under the points-based systemClick on the above link to apply for a licence under tier 4 to be able to bring international students from outside the European Economic Area to their education institutions under the points-based system.

Tier 4 Sponsors Register ListClick the link above to see the current Register of Sponsors list.

Statement re. The Times Newspaper Article 29th June 2009

A statement by the ASIC Accreditation Committee to express support for Maurice Dimmock, ASIC Chief Executive.

In response to unwelcome and negative publicity in The Times newspaper, the Committee members wish to make clear that Maurice has the relevant experience and integrity to hold the position of Chief Executive of this Accrediting Body.

To read more, Click Here.

Notice to all Education Providers

Please be aware that ASIC has not authorised anyone outside the organisation to help colleges prepare for accreditation. If you are approached by a representative(s) offering services under the name of ASIC or claiming to be ASIC registered/accredited, can you please contact us immediately.

Accreditation Service for International Colleges - ASIC

International migration of international students is now at an unprecedented level. No longer is this the domain of countries such as UK, Australia, USA, Canada and New Zealand but students are now looking at study options in Malaysia, Singapore, China, Ukraine, Russia, Greece, Cyprus and most of the EU countries.
This is giving the student a wider choice in relation to a range of subjects, entrance criteria, cost, types of institution and cultural experience.

The market is growing, but so to is the number of educational institutions seeking to recruit these students.

Unfortunately, the unethical behaviour of some international colleges is causing major problems for students, parents and sponsors.

It is very difficult for students to get a realistic and honest picture of what an institution is really like in terms of quality, resources, student support and ethics.

Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC), has been formed to bring this independent information to the student population through its accreditation service with well defined and objective benchmarking.

Accreditation through ASIC will help the student and parent make a more informed choice and will also help a college/university demonstrate to the marketplace that they are a high quality institution. More >>

Information for Colleges A major element of accreditation will be to ensure that the colleges have efficient and transparent methods of tracking international students’ performance and attendance and that they have systems in place to inform the Border and Immigration Agency (Home Office) of non-compliance. More >>

ASIC Handbook & Application Form To download the ASIC Accreditation Handbook and/or Application Form, please click on either of the links below.

ASIC Accreditation Handbook

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ASIC Application Form

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