Colleges to be targeted over poor courses
Two thirds of awarding organisations - including exam boards and specialist colleges - are offering courses which are below par, according to a review by Ofqual.
The regulator said it was taking immediate action against a number of bodies, including withdrawing the right of an organisation to award qualifications.
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Hide AdOfqual’s review looked at a sample of the degree or postgraduate-level equivalent courses offered to “Tier 4 visa” international students - those outside the EU who are paying for tuition in the UK - and to home students.
International student visas have proved controversial in the past due to allegations that they were abused by some to gain entry into the UK. As a result, the Government introduced measures to toughen up the system.