Britain tightens rules for overseas students

International students in Britain failing to attend classes will be reported by their universities and colleges, according to new rules aimed at improving education services offered for foreigners announced Wednesday.………However, the government is keen to root out any abuse of the system and encourage only "genuine students and education providers", the government said.Under the new rules, universities and colleges will be required to take greater responsibility for their international students by………………..Any education provider failing to follow the new rules risks a ban on recruiting international students and bogus colleges will be shut down. Under the rules, students will need to be sponsored by a licensed education institution and obtain an identity card in advance, have a good academic track record and demonstrate they can financially support themselves and any dependants.[View Full Article]