Study Abroad Consulting Service License – Key Conditions and Procedures

A study abroad consulting service license is a mandatory legal requirement for organizations and enterprises wishing to operate lawfully in the field of overseas education consulting in Vietnam. It not only allows service provision to students but also enhances credibility with parents, partners, and international educational institutions.

To obtain this license, the organization must satisfy several fundamental conditions. Firstly, it must have a stable business premises, along with adequate facilities and equipment to conduct consulting activities. In addition, the organization must prepare sufficient materials providing information on education policies of different countries and territories, as well as details on schools, programs, courses, and levels of education to ensure accurate and transparent consulting.

Besides infrastructure requirements, personnel is a key factor. Staff directly involved in consulting must hold at least a bachelor’s degree, possess appropriate foreign language proficiency, and obtain a certificate of training in study abroad consulting services as required by law.

Regarding licensing procedures, the application dossier generally includes an application form for the license, legal documents of the enterprise or organization, and documents proving lawful use of the business premises, such as ownership certificates or lease agreements.

Proper and complete preparation of the dossier from the outset helps reduce processing time, avoid amendments or supplementation, and establish a solid legal foundation for professional and sustainable operation in the study abroad consulting sector.