Education agents | British Council

The British Council is committed to working with quality agents who represent UK institutions. Our work with agents, advisors, counsellors and consultants centres around promoting and supporting quality, professionalism and integrity. Training is a core component of our strategy.

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Online training for prospective UK education agents

Massive open online course for international education agents, counsellors and consultants with advice on becoming a professional education agent for the UK.

British Council database of trained agents

A new exclusive database of agents around the world who have completed the British Council’s training and are signed up to an ethical code of practice.

Training for agents

The British Council has been successfully offering training to agents since 2006. We have recently launched a new package of professional development opportunities.

Good practice guidance and UK information

Useful information for agents and counsellors advising students about studying and living in the UK.