The cost of doing nothing: what is qualification verification worth to your university?
Across higher education, budgets are under growing pressure and institutions are asking smaller teams to do more. Every new investment needs to earn its place, and leaders increasingly need to demonstrate not only that it reduces risk, but the operational and financial value it creates. Qualification verification has a visible price. The consequences of relying […]
Rising student visa refusals raise the stakes for pre-CAS verification
New Home Office figures show a sharp increase in UK student visa refusal rates across several important international recruitment markets, at a time when government policy is placing greater pressure on universities to manage sponsor compliance. The figures should not, however, be interpreted as evidence that applicant fraud has increased. For universities, the immediate question […]
Audit Ready, All Year Round
For many of our university colleagues, the September intake is a whirlwind, with weeks of long days, late nights, and countless applicants to process. By the time October rolls around, most admissions and compliance teams are catching their breath, with the campus buzzing but the immediate pressure on desks finally easing. But as happens so […]
Not a Blocker, a Bridge: Recruiting Safely in High-Risk Markets
Some recruitment teams see admissions compliance tools as a hurdle, something that slows down offers and frustrates applicants. The truth is the opposite. In high-risk markets, where the potential for growth is matched by the potential for fraud, the right compliance partner is not a blocker, it is a bridge. It connects your growth ambitions […]
The Shift from Volume to Value in International Recruitment
By Ed Hall, Qualification Check CEO, 08 April 2025 Table of Contents International student recruitment in the UK is undergoing a seismic shift. It’s what many of our clients believe, and it’s certainly backed up by recent industry news, highlighting how institutions are scaling back spending on agent aggregators and digital recruitment platforms, mirroring a […]
Calling QC clients: Take control of verification with our Managed Service tailored to your needs
By Rachel Whales, 21 February 2025 Okay, so you know us, we make global verification simple, reliable, and stress-free. But what if I told you life is about to get even easier? Enter our brand new Managed Service, our way of giving you more customisation, control, and a whole lot of useful insights in addition […]
Qualification Check Has Joined G-Cloud 14: What Does This Mean For You?
Table of Contents Qualification Check has been awarded a Framework Contract for the newly launched G-Cloud 14. Rolled out by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), G-Cloud 14 is an online database for all pre-approved cloud-based digital services for public sector organisations. After a lengthy application process, Team QC is thrilled to have been recognised as […]