The UK Border Agency is responsible for securing the UK border and controlling migration in the UK. They manage border control for the UK, enforcing immigration and customs regulations. UKBA also consider applications for permission to enter or stay in the UK, and for citizenship and asylum. Under this website, there is a list of organisations licensed to sponsor migrants under the Points -Based System. It shows the organisation's name (in alphabetical order), that they are licensed under Tier 4 Students, and whether they are A-rated or B-rated. Student can also print out the the visa application form and the guideline from this website.

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.

OTHM | The Organisation for Tourism and Hospitality Management was founded in 2003 as a professional membership body servicing the tourism and hospitality industry throughout the world. Key aims of OTHM are to make membership, qualifications, and continuous professional development accessible and relevant to individuals and employers in the world's largest industry.

ACP | The Association of Computer Professionals is an independent, professional examining body, set up in 1984, its Council Members working in both the education and commercial sectors of the computer industry. The Association's principal aim is to set and maintain standards of education, which reflect the constantly changing requirements of the computer industry, both in the United Kingdom and overseas. This is achieved through the provision of course syllabuses and examinations to our carefully vetted training centres around the world, which in turn provide the expert tuition.

CIMA | The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants is a leading membership body that offers an internationally recognised professional qualification in management accountancy, which focuses on accounting for business.

ABE | The Association of Business Executives offers high-quality business qualifications worldwide. ABE is recognised around the world – from the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) in the UK to Ministries of Education and Employers in other countries.

The iam exists to promote the science of Administrative Management in all its branches for the public benefit.

We are a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide range of qualifications to meet the needs of learners of all ages and abilities.

CTH provides recognised standards of vocational and management syllabi, examinations and awards for the hotel and travel industries. CTH works with approved centres worldwide and is acknowledged by leading hotel and travel industry organisations. CTH is an awarding body approved by Ofqual, DCELLS and CCEA who are the official regulators of qualifications, exams and tests in England, Wales and Northern Ireland respectively. Select from the options below to see how you or your organisation can benefit.