AIHEP News
The Association of Independent Higher Education Providers (AIHEP) was launched on a formal basis on 19th July, 2004 in the House of Lords, under the Chairmanship of Lord John Tomlinson. Strict guidelines of membership have been drawn up to implement the quality policies that are of paramount importance to the Association. Members of this Association have been validated by UK universities and they are a part of the quality audit process of the UK university framework. Member colleges follow a strict code of conduct
that emphasise the Association's commitment to quality and transparency. AIHEP also strongly recommends that the entry clearance system should be robust not just at the entry clearance phase, but also in the subsequent monitoring phases. The enforcement mechanisms for monitoring students should be more stringent and effective, with reports on students attendance and progress patterns being reported to the Home Office at regular intervals. Essentially, there should be both an ethical and stringent code of conduct from the recruitment phase to the graduation phase of a student. It also advocates a greater involvement by the DFeS in monitoring the independent private sector.
The objectives of the AIHEP include:
