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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Agency Updates

  • Current Applicants for Certification

    These agencies have been approved to go through the certification process, but HAVE NOT completed the certification process.


    AdviseBridge Inc. (US)

    https://www.advisebridge.com/


    Alshamlan EDU for Academic Consultancy (Kuwait)

    https://alshamlanedu.org/


    Beats Immigration (India)

    https://beatsimmigration.com/


    Envision Overseas Education Consultants LLP (India)

    https://envisionedu.in/


    Exquisite Agency, dba Study Abroad Solutions (Cote d'Ivoire) 

    https://sas-agency.com/cooperations-internationales/


    GEPSI  Immigration Services Pvt. Ltd. (India)

    www.gepsi.com


    HYP Global Limited (China)

    https://www.hypglobal.com/


    Instugo Global Edtech Pvt Ltd (India) https://www.youniversityapply.com/


    Ivory Tower International LLC(United States); Ivory Tower Earned Badge 1 for Meeting Agency Standard Area https://ivoryedu.com/


    KIEC Pvt. Ltd.  (Nepal) 

    https://kiec.edu.np/


    Maven Consulting Services (India) https://www.mavenconsultingservices.com/


    New Road Edutainment Co. Ltd. (Thailand) https://newroad.co.th/


    SANTAMONICA STUDY ABROAD PRIVATE LIMITED (India)

    https://santamonicaedu.in/


    UVG Group (India)

    http://uvg.group/

  • AIRC Agencies Undergoing Recertification After the First 5 Years

    ApplyGlobe


    Bright Can-Achieve


    EIC Group


    Global Reach


    iaeGLOBAL


    Kanan


    SIEC



  • Recent Voluntary Withdrawals from AIRC Certification


    Forward Pathway


    Grad Dreams Education Consulting Pvt. Ltd.


    IBA Consultants


    Meridean Overseas Education Consultant


    Raj Consultants

  • Recent Certification Actions

    May 9, 2025 actions of the AIRC Certification Commission:


    Certified new agencies:

    Global Education Services (GES)

    International Education Group

    Leadz Study Abroad

    Study Info Centre


    Recertified 4 agencies:

    ApplyGlobe

    Canan Consultants

    Disha Consultants

    Mentors' Education


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    March 27, 2025 actions of the AIRC Certification Commission:


    New Certifications

    Aim Overseas | dba EDMIUM

    Collegepond Counsellors Private Limited

    English World Education

    INFINITE GROUP EDUCATION CONSULTANT PRIVATE LIMITED

    IVY Overseas

    Orient Spectra Consulting Pvt Ltd

    STORMEDUGO CONSULTING INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED


    Recertifications:

    Adventus Education Pdt Ltd

    Exxeella Education Group LLC

    IDP Education




  • Certification Applicant Assessment Program (CAAP)

    AIRC offers stackable training to earn AIRC Certification in phases. This

    program is called the AIRC Certification Applicant Assessment Program (CAAP).


    The CAAP program is specifically designed for new educational agencies or companies that are entering the educational recruitment business and do not yet meet the 2-year business requirement. Additionally, it is a valuable resource for organizations that would like training on how to meet the AIRC Standards.


    AIRC allows up to 3 years to complete CAAP. In each of the three phases, agencies complete online, asynchronous training modules and documentation that align with the Standard requirements. Assignments are reviewed by the AIRC Certification Commission and badges can be earned for each of the three completed phases of CAAP. Read more about this program.