When studying abroad through intermediaries, it is necessary to check whether they have the Qualification Certificate of Self-funded Study Abroad Intermediary issued by the Ministry of Education and the Business License issued by the local administrative department for industry and commerce to allow them to carry out self-funded study abroad intermediary business, and check their core qualifications.
The list of self-funded study abroad intermediary service institutions that have obtained the qualification certificate can be found on the Education Foreign-related Supervision Information Network of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Education of China.
Institutions providing intermediary services for studying abroad shall meet the following conditions:
(1) Educational institutions or educational service institutions with legal person qualifications;
(2) Having staff who are familiar with the policy of studying abroad at their own expense in China and relevant countries and engaged in educational services;
(3) Having established stable cooperative and exchange relations with foreign educational institutions;
(four) have the necessary funds to protect the legitimate rights and interests of students when their economic interests are damaged, and give compensation according to the agreement.
Self-funded study abroad intermediary service belongs to the franchise service industry. An institution applying to engage in intermediary services shall apply to the competent education department of the province, autonomous region or municipality directly under the Central Government where it is located, and report to the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Security for qualification identification after examination and approval.