AIRC Certification

WHAT IS AIRC CERTIFICATION?

AIRC Certification is the US recognized quality standard for educational recruitment agencies.

AIRC Certification attests to the quality of an educational agency as determined by a rigorous process, including external review, to verify that it meets the AIRC  Certification Standards. AIRC Certification of an entity applies to its educational agency operations and student recruitment activities.

AIRC member institutions (universities, colleges, secondary schools, pathways and IEPs) seek to partner with AIRC Certified agencies.

AIRC Certified agents document, and AIRC verifies, that the 5 AIRC Standards are met. The rigorous process demonstrates the serious intent and integrity of those organizations that achieve certification.


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WHAT IS AN EDUCATIONAL AGENCY?


For the purposes of AIRC membership and certification, an education agency is a contracted representative that provides student counseling, recruitment, and/or enrollment services; and receives incentive compensation or commission from institutions for the successful placement of international students. Education agency businesses can include individuals, organizations, companies, or associations.


"There are many benefits to being an AIRC member. The opportunity to go through the certification process really helped our company and it has been really significant.. We were able to upgrade the quality of the applications we process, communicate much better with universities, and it has also given us the opportunity to meet with many other agency partners and exchange ideas and best practices. For an agency there are many benefits to being a part of AIRC.”


– Gary Bergman, University Study

Public Comment


AIRC welcomes comments regarding any of its certified educational agencies or any agency that is an applicant for certification. Comments may be supportive or may express concerns or complaints. Comments that are not submitted in writing will not be accepted. All comments will be provided to the identified agency for its review and response. Comments must meet AIRC’s Agency Comment guidelines in order to be considered by AIRC. 

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AIRC Certified Agency Fairs and Events


Please see below for a listing of upcoming opportunities offered by AIRC Certified Agencies.

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