QAA oversight for AASAP/UK associate members
6th June 2011
As you know from previous updates on the News page, the BAC will no longer be approved by the UKBA after April 2012 for Tier 4 sponsorship purposes. BAC accredited institutions must now look to one of the new approved bodies for ?educational oversight,? and the only one applicable to higher education is the QAA. (Note: an announcement clarifying the position of full members, who do not currently need accreditation in the UK, is expected soon.) Learn more
QAA conference on 7 July 2011
6th June 2011
The QAA has announced a conference at Regent?s College on 7 July for private institutions wishing to learn more about its review process under the new system of educational oversight. Learn more
Tier 4 visa changes announced
4th April 2011
UKBA has published various documents detailing the overhaul of the Tier 4 (General) Student visas. Changes will impact directly and, in some cases, severely on AASAP/UK members. Learn more
Letter to UKBA 24 March 2011
25th March 2011
An email to UKBA has been sent with questions about the substantial changes announced with respect to the student visa system (see the News page entry entitled 'Overhal of Tier 4 Student Visas'). Learn more
Overhaul of Tier 4 Student Visas
25th March 2011
The Home Secretary announced an overhaul of the Tier 4 student visa system in the Commons on 22 March. The changes are sweeping, but as yet many aspects remain unclear. Learn more
Increase in Visa fees from 6 April 2011
28th February 2011
Today UKBA announced visa fees valid from 6 April 2011. Fees for all visa categories (PBS and non PBS) will increase. Learn more
AASAP/UK 20th Anniversary Celebration
26th January 2011
AASAP/UK is 20 years old in 2011 and in celebration of the fact, a reception is being held at Winfield House, Regents Park, the home of the American Ambassador to the United Kingdom, Mr Louis Susman. Ambassador Susman and his wife will be hosting the event and all AASAP/UK members are invited. Learn more
Consultation: Tier 4 Review
10th January 2011
Members were notified about UKBA's consultation 'The Student Immigration System.' The consultation document includes proposals to amend a number of Tier 4 student attributes. AASAP/UK has submitted a response on behalf of the association. Learn more
Another Tier 4 Student Consultation
10th December 2010
UKBA has published a consultation about proposals to change the Tier 4 Student route. The deadline for submissions is 31 January 2011. Learn more
Survey: UK's income from overseas sources
2nd November 2010
London Economics, a consultancy, is conducting a confidential survey for the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) into the value of overseas trade and investment in education and research. Learn more
