Education UK Online Training for Agents in Thailand 2010 Following the success of online training courses for education agents in 2005-09, the British Council will launch the Promoting UK Education and Training Award 2010 for education agents with more than one year's work experience in the UK education market. The course involves two months' self-study with learning materials provided by the British Council. Those who pass the course will be awarded a certificate from the British Council. See below the 2010 training schedule. The course fee of 5,000 baht covers: learning materials examination briefing a study trip to: UK Visa Application Centre (VFS), International Organization for Migration (IOM), Kasikorn Bank Registration - Thursday 1 - Fri 30 July 2010 Online course - Friday 6 August -Wednesday 6 October 2010 Examination briefing - Friday 1 October 2010 Examination- Wednesday 13 October 2010 Result announcement - Wednesday 1 December 2010 Awards ceremony and thank you party- Thursday 9 December 2010 If you are interested in enrolling on the course, please contact Mr Pasiwat Sutthirak on 02 657 5628 (direct line) or e-mail pasiwat.sutthirak@britishcouncil.or.th Please send a complete application form by fax on 02 253 5312 or as an attachment to the above e-mail. The selection process will be carried out on a first-come first-served basis. Updates Changes to Tier 4 policy guidance On 12 July 2010, the UK border Agency published an addendum to their policy guidance for migrants who are applying to study in the UK under Tier 4 of the points-based system. The addendum affects students who have International Baccalaureate qualifications awarded on 5 July 2010, and those who are using a loan letter to support their application. You can download the current Tier 4 policy guidance, which includes the addendum, from the UK border Agency website on How to apply page. Student loans The UK border Agency has changed the criteria for applicants who use a loan letter to show that they have enough money to meet the Tier 4 maintenance (money) requirements. The change affects the date when the loan funds must be made available to you. International Baccalaureate qualifications If you are relying on International Baccalaureate qualifications awarded on 5 July 2010, we are aware that you will not be issued with a paper transcript giving your results, and will not receive your award certificate in time to apply for university courses starting in September this year. To enable you to apply under Tier 4, we have made special arrangements for you. The addendum describes the evidence of your International Baccalaureate qualifications that you must provide when you make your Tier 4 application to us.  IELTS Registration for Agents British Council, Examination Services Unit is looking for a new group of IELTS Registration Agent. For those who are interested, please send enquiries or submit a completed application form to examinations@britishcouncil.or.th The deadline for submitting application is 6 August 2010. Forthcoming Events English UK Summer Schools (October) Information Day Saturday 31st July 2010, 14.00-16.00, British Council, Siam Square Saturday 7th August 2010, 14.00-16.00, British Council, Pinklao Saturday 21 August 2010, 14.00-16.00, British Council, Siam Square Boarding Schools Mission 2010 Friday 29- Saturday 30 October 2010 Pinnacle Hall, InterContinental Hotel Education UK Exhibition 2011 Saturday 22- Sunday 23 January 2011 Bangkok Convention Centre, Centara Grand Hotel at Central World Contact Us British Council Thailand 254 Chulalongkorn soi 64 Phayathai Patumwan Bangkok 10330 Telephone 66 2 657 5678 educationuk@britishcouncil.or.th
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