Apply to become an international agent
Referral agents who provide advice and assistance to students wishing to study in our partner Universities at home or internationally must apply to be a Registered Agent.
If you decide to apply to become an OpenCoursa agent, you should:
- provide basic information of you including, name, criminal record, and contact details
- provide the contact details for two references
- provide proof of education agent training or qualifications
- provide proof of business registration from your country, and
- provide proof of any academic qualifications or professional recognition
The standard processing time for an agent application is three to four weeks from the receipt of a completed application. If you do not provide all of the information required, your application may be delayed.
If your application is approved, we will:
- send you the Agent Agreement for your signature, and
- request the signed Agreement to be returned for processing
Please complete the information said above and send us by email to partner@opencoursa.com
Recruitment Agent Policy 2020-2015
1. Introduction and Scope of the Policy
This Policy defines the criteria and procedures for appointing and managing Recruitment Agents for for
applicants for taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses and postgraduate research courses and
associated sub-degree and pre-sessional courses.
Once selected, an agent will be provided with materials and training to promote the OpenCoursa and partner Universities and invited to submit students’ application to the University. The agent shall normally be offered a 5-year agency agreement including an International Agents Contractual Agreement. The agent’s work will be monitored throughout their contract and may be terminated at any time if the agent is found to be in breach of the terms of the contract.
2. Criteria for the appointment of an Agent
Applicants for the role of Recruitment Agent shall be expected to meet the following criteria:
Essential
a) demonstrate a track record and a history of working with professional institutions;
b) understand the Values of the University and have familiarised themselves with the courses offered
by the University;
c) supply references from at least two academic and/or professional institutions preferably
d) successful completion of the ‘Agents Training Workshop’ of the OpenCoursa.
3. Application and Selection Process
Step 1: The agent must visit the www.opencoursa.com and familiarise themselves with the courses on offer. The agent must ensure that they understand the Values of the www.opencoursa.com, as well as the course portfolio, policies, and guidelines. This understanding of the university will be assessed by the officers responsible for that market
Step 2: The agent will send the www.opencoursa.com a completed Agent Application Form (application forms can be obtained by emailing partner@opencoursa.com
Step 3: If the www.opencoursa.com wishes to consider the application further, the agent will be asked to supply references from other institutions (see 2c above) for whom they have successfully recruited.
Step 4: If the www.opencoursa.com is satisfied with the agent’s application, the agent will be offered a 5-year agency agreement:
a) The www.opencoursa.com will follow an equal opportunity policy at every stage of the selection process. The
the process will be based on consistent criteria applied uniformly to all candidates.
b) Prospective agents will be directed to this document to ensure they are aware of the University’s
policy on agent selection and management.
c) The www.opencoursa.com will undertake reasonable measures to establish the integrity and worthiness of an
agent
d) Any offer of an Agents Contractual Agreement will be subject to satisfactory references.
e) The Head of International Recruitment, or designated member of www.opencoursa.com staff, may visit the agent before a contract is confirmed. This will help the formation of opinion about the location, facilities, staffing, and other attributes of the agent.
4. Appointment and Contractual Agreement
The contractual agreement between the University and the Recruitment Agent shall include the following, as a minimum:
a) The Agreement will be for two years. The agent’s performance will be reviewed every year by the
www.opencoursa.com, with particular emphasis on successful recruitment, low visa-failure, continuation and completion rates, ethical behavior, efficiency, and accuracy of the information that they supply to potential applicants about the www.opencoursa.com.
b) Financial details such as commission payments to the agent will be clearly stated and agreed upon in
the Agreement.
