BCIE Ltd

General information

OUR SERVICES
Why Should You Choose to Use BCIE Ltd?

BCIE Ltd offers a complete ‘One Stop Shop’ service to its students. We have placed over 5000 students in the years we have been working as a recruitment agency. Every year we place the best part of 1500 plus students into our UK, Canadian, Australian, US and Dubai Institutions. In every market that we work in we have been established for a good number of years making us the most reliable, trusted and experienced recruitment company.

FREE Counselling Services:
At all the University Visits that are held at our offices plus all events, bi-annual fairs and roadshows that we run BCIE offices provide a 100% FREE service to its students. BCIE Ltd provides a complete counselling service, aimed at helping you to select the right University, choose the right career path and obtain a student visa.

Large Network of Universities:
BCIE has within its network over 100 British, Canadian, American, Australian and Dubai institutions. We ONLY work with most reputable universities in each region and can therefore guarantee that the qualification you come out with will be from a credible institution that will serve as an investment in your future for a lifetime. As we work with institutions in 4 continents we can not only help you select the right course but also the right destination based on your circumstances.

Application and Accommodation:
We will advise you on the application procedure (i.e. provide you with the university / UCAS application forms and also help you to complete these forms – whether on paper or online). We will also provide you with all the information you need about the location, resources, facilities and accommodation available at your chosen university. Due to our direct contact with the universities, we will help you obtain the best possible offer and guarantee a quick response time.

Money Matters
We will advise you on the correct costs of studying abroad. Click here to get more information on the costs of studying Abroad in the UK, Australia, the USA, Canada or Dubai. In addition to this we will inform you as to the best possible options available to you to keep your costs down while studying at one of our network universities.

Working Whilst you study and Immigration after you complete your studies:
We will inform you as to the current situation in the UK, Australia, the USA, Canada and Dubai as far as working your way through your education is concerned (e.g. work permits, Post Study Work Visas etc as well as what options are available to you once you complete your studies in each of these countries. These regulations are fast changing and it is important that you get up to date information before you decide which country is the best for you.

Student Visas:
We will advise you as to the procedure involved in obtaining your visa. We have a good working relationship with the High Commissions and Embassies and thus we will be able to inform you on all the student visa requirements. We will usually offer you an opportunity to go through a mock visa interview to build your confidence and make you aware of the essential information that you need before you attend your visa interview. BCIE’s biggest strength is its ability to get 98% of all its students their visas first time round. All our visa counsellors are trained by our UK directors who keep in close touch with all the latest changes in the visa regulations. We have the best reputation for visa success and a number of our students come to us after having been misled by other agencies and given the incorrect information to follow. Our staff successfully turn around such applications every intake!

Scholarships:
On occasion where a scholarship is available - we will be able to inform you and help you with the application. Several of our students each year qualify for a scholarship and from us your will be able to get up to date information for all available scholarships ranging from £1000 to full fee and living expenses scholarships.

Pre Departure Information:
Moving to a new country is never an easy option. Most students experience some degree of cultural shock and take time to adjust into their new environments. As such at BCIE we aim to fully prepare you for what is in store for you. Our staff conduct a pre departure briefing for all students prior to them leaving for their Study Abroad destination. Important information to do with what clothes to take, how to get there, how much money you need, travelling around the country, meeting other nationals from your country whilst abroad, accommodation issues etc are all covered in depth. Contact your local offices to get more information.

English Language requirements:
All our offices are able to provide you with up to date information regarding what English language requirements are for any university application you make.

In-country University Offices:
A number of our university clients have decided to have a more permanent presence in Nigeria and Ghana and have a dedicated member of the BCIE team working solely for their students ensuring that they get the best support needed in terms of applications, getting their offers and applying for their visas. These universities are working more closely than ever with us and trusting us to carry out the majority of their international recruitment in Nigeria and Ghana.

This extra commitment from these universities will mean students will be able to:

Get better advice
Talk to experienced counsellors that specialise in the university of their choice
Talk to staff that have actually visited these universities and the departments that you are thinking of studying at
Have experience in applying for a student visa's so that you are in the hands of experienced staff rather than inexperienced junior staff in this crucial part of achieving your dream
Provide any help you may need plus pre departure information to you and your family
Facilitate fees payments to the university