Business license of enterprise as a legal person, qualification certificate issued by relevant administrative unit, professional study abroad service certificate, membership of study abroad intermediary association, dock certification and insurance qualification certificate.
Legal qualification
First of all, legal qualification is one of the first conditions for study abroad agents. Different countries and regions have different legal requirements for study abroad intermediaries, but generally speaking, study abroad intermediaries need to obtain relevant business licenses and legally register and operate. This is the basic requirement to ensure the compliance of intermediary institutions and protect the rights and interests of students.
In addition, some countries may require study abroad agencies to obtain permission or certification from specific educational institutions to ensure that the study abroad consulting and services they provide comply with the law.
Industry certification
Secondly, industry certification is an important standard to evaluate the professional ability and business level of study abroad agencies. Some countries or regions have established certification bodies or associations in the study abroad intermediary industry, and the study abroad intermediary institutions can obtain certification qualifications by participating in the evaluation and examination of the certification bodies.
These certifications usually strictly evaluate the personnel quality, service quality and compliance management of intermediaries. Obtaining industry certification can enhance the professional image of intermediaries and provide trust guarantee for students and parents.
Word of mouth reputation
Finally, word-of-mouth is an important indicator to measure the reliability and credibility of study abroad agencies. A well-known and reputable study abroad agency can usually accumulate good reputation and customer evaluation. The high-quality service, professional consultation and accurate information release of study abroad agencies can provide reliable help and support for students.
Therefore, intermediaries need to establish a good corporate image, ensure service quality, solve problems in time, and actively respond to customer needs and feedback. At the same time, intermediaries can also prove their credibility through customer evaluation, media reports, ratings and comments from related platforms.
To sum up, study abroad agencies need to ensure their legal operation and professional services from three angles: legal qualification, industry certification and word of mouth. Legal qualification is the basis for intermediary institutions to operate in compliance, while industry certification can reflect the professional ability and quality assurance of intermediaries, and good reputation enables intermediaries to win the trust and support of students and parents.
Students and parents can comprehensively consider these factors when choosing an agency for studying abroad to ensure that they choose a legal, reliable and professional service agency.