How to choose an agent for studying abroad

The method of choosing an agent for studying abroad

1, see if the intermediary qualification certificate is qualified.

Does the intermediary agency have legal personality? Is it recognized by the national professional study abroad intermediary service qualification certificate? The applicant can learn about that intermediary agency approved by the qualification certificate of the national competent authority through the new media. According to the laws and regulations of the Ministry of Education, an intermediary agency that has passed the qualification certificate and is recognized as a legal person must pay a deposit of more than 500,000 yuan to ensure that the legitimate interests of the applicant are compensated. Therefore, applicants can protect their legitimate rights and interests by choosing such institutions. Legal intermediaries should hang a valid business license with the words "study abroad intermediary service" issued by the industrial and commercial department and a "qualification certificate of self-funded study abroad intermediary service agency" issued by the Ministry of Education in a prominent position in the office, both of which are indispensable.

2. Look at the authenticity of intermediary overseas relations.

It depends on whether the intermediary institution has established direct contact with foreign educational institutions and schools. For example, intermediaries entrust overseas intermediaries to set up study abroad programs, resulting in too many intermediate links, making it difficult to accurately and conveniently provide intimate services such as interview, admission notice, tuition payment, airport pick-up when the applicant arrives at the destination country, admission and accommodation procedures. Applicants can also use the Internet to master the background, teachers, disciplines and other aspects of foreign schools, and can also send emails for inquiries. For example, France has set up a special education development bureau. You can also sign up for many international study abroad exhibitions, from which applicants can learn about the development of foreign education and the current situation of colleges and universities, which is a good opportunity to prevent being cheated.

3. See if the intermediary agreement is filed.

It depends on whether the intermediary company has an intermediary service agreement for studying abroad filed with the education department of the local government and numbered in sequence. Pay attention to whether the rights and obligations of both parties in the agreement are reasonable and whether there are provisions for refund. Applicants must ensure the authenticity of each application material when submitting, otherwise their legitimate rights and interests will not be protected by laws and regulations.

4. Look at the quality of the intermediary.

It depends on whether the institution has consultants with higher professional standards, whether it is familiar with the current study abroad policy of the country, whether it understands the educational and cultural situation of foreign countries, and whether it has experience in educational services. Some legal study agents will test and master the overseas students when they accept the applicants, and help them choose a more suitable school instead of inviting all the students.

5. See if the intermediary charges are outrageous.

It depends on the charging standard of intermediary service fee, whether this charging standard is consistent with the service it provides and whether it is clearly marked. Remind applicants, especially parents of students, that when choosing a school for their children, they must make an exact judgment according to their own conditions, rather than blindly comparing. Be sure to apply to those language schools with good reputation and close ties with regular universities, otherwise, there will be an embarrassing situation in which students must maintain their identity based on language schools and cannot enter universities.

6. Pay attention to the areas where the intermediary is good at.

With the continuous development of the domestic study abroad market, many study abroad agents have emerged. Students and parents should not only consider the qualification level and price of study abroad agents, but also consider the business areas that study abroad agents are good at. Agents studying abroad are not all-rounders. They all have their own areas of expertise, some are good at a certain country, and some are good at a certain degree. Therefore, when choosing a study abroad agent, we should be more self-targeted, choose the right study abroad agent, realize the best study abroad plan and improve the application pass rate.