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Find out if you need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate to study in the UK.
Annual returns, rules and other documents related to the Universities and Colleges Employers Association.
Educational Institute of Scotland trade union: annual returns, rules, statement to members, decisions and other related documents.
Apply for an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate, to study certain subjects in the UK.
The process independent special providers need to follow to be considered for entry onto the list of approved institutions.
Apply to study English language in the UK with a Short-term study visa. Check fees, eligibility, documents you need and how to apply.
How accredited initial teacher training (ITT) providers can recruit trainees who are not UK or Irish nationals.
How to apply for the voluntary accreditation scheme for British schools overseas (BSO) and where to get support.
Annual returns, rules and other documents related to the North Western Local Authorities’ Employers’ Organisation.
How to get statutory safety training and the certificates of competency you will need to work in the fishing industry.
List of institutions licensed to sponsor migrant students under the Student and Child Student routes.
Who and what Ofqual regulates, how to apply to be regulated and what happens when you want to stop being regulated.
How to check if the organisation giving you an award is registered and accredited by the exams regulator
Apply for a Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange (GAE) visa for work experience, training, research or fellowship - eligibility, extend or switch, family members
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How UK museums and galleries can arrange to protect exhibits on loan from abroad from court-ordered seizure.
How organisations can renew or get a PSN connection compliance certificate so they can connect to the PSN.
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