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Choosing an education agent
Choosing who helps you apply to a UK university is an important decision. You should feel confident that the person guiding you is qualified, honest, and working in your interest - not their own. That's exactly what the Agent Quality Framework is for.
What is the Agent Quality Framework?
The Agent Quality Framework (AQF) is a UK-wide quality scheme for education agents. It sets out a National Code of Ethical Practice, provides official training, and gives you clear signs of what a trustworthy agent looks like.
It's led jointly by the British Council, BUILA, UKCISA and Universities UK International - and backed by more than 150 UK universities and colleges.
The official Student Guide
The British Council has written a short, independent guide for students and parents on how to choose an education agent. We'd encourage you to read it before you commit to working with anyone - including us.
Student Guide to Choosing an Education Agent
An independent guide from the British Council on what a good agent does, what to look for, and the questions worth asking.
Published by the British Council.YoUni Mentor and the Agent Quality Framework
YoUni Mentor supports the UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF) and its National Code of Ethical Practice for Education Agents, led by the British Council, BUILA, UKCISA and Universities UK International.
We are committed to acting ethically and transparently, giving students honest and unbiased advice, and helping them make informed choices about studying in the UK. Our service is free for students. We host the British Council's Student Guide to Choosing an Education Agent so that every student we work with can make a confident, well-informed decision.
What a good agent should do
The guide sets out what a good agent does at every step. Here's how it works with us.
A trustworthy agent will always...
Give advice that's in your interest, not theirs
Be transparent about how they work
Never promise "special" entry requirements or shortcuts unavailable to direct applicants
Never ask you to pay them or hold your money
Explain how to raise a concern if something goes wrong
Answer your questions - if anything feels unclear, just ask us
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