Professional referral programme
START2STUDY PARTNER NETWORK
Help students move forward with confidence.
Introduce prospective students to Start2Study and earn an agreed referral reward when eligible referrals successfully progress.Introduce prospective students to Start2Study, use approved resources and earn an agreed referral reward when eligible referrals successfully progress.
What you receive
Support to introduce students professionally
Earn an agreed referral reward when eligible referrals succeed. Your individual commission terms are confirmed during onboarding.
- Personal Start2Study referral link
- Unique referral code
- Approved marketing resources
- Start2Study onboarding
- British Council training guidance
- Clear referral tracking
- Agreed commission terms
- Owner support
Standards
What we expect from our partners
Simple rules so every student is treated fairly, respectfully and honestly.
- Represent Start2Study honestly
- Use approved marketing materials
- Never guarantee admission
- Never guarantee a visa
- Never collect tuition fees or visa fees on behalf of Start2Study
- Do not provide personalised immigration advice unless appropriately authorised
- Protect student information
- Complete required training
- Follow Start2Study referral and marketing rules
Common questions
Partner FAQ
Short answers about applying, referral rewards, training and how students are linked to you.
Do I need experience to become a Start2Study partner?
Not necessarily. Applications are reviewed individually. We care about honesty, clear communication and whether you can introduce prospective students responsibly.
Do I work fixed hours?
No. Independent referral partners decide when and how much they want to promote Start2Study. There are no fixed working hours.
How do I get paid?
Partners receive an agreed share of the cleared commission Start2Study actually receives for an eligible successful referral.
What is my commission rate?
Your individual rate is confirmed during onboarding and shown privately in your Partner Portal. Rates are personal to each partner and are not published on the public website.
Working together
A clear introduction, handled with care
Partners introduce students. Start2Study provides the guidance conversation, course matching and application support — so students stay supported after the referral.
Process
How it works
- 01
Apply
Tell us about yourself and how you plan to introduce students.
- 02
Review
Start2Study reviews each application manually.
- 03
Complete onboarding
Read the agreement, complete required training and understand the rules.
- 04
Receive your referral link
Approved partners receive a unique referral code and link.
- 05
Introduce students
Eligible referrals are tracked when students submit through the Start2Study journey.
Referral rewards are subject to the terms agreed with each approved partner.
Training
UK Agent & Counsellor Training
As part of Start2Study onboarding, partners are expected to complete the free online British Council UK Agent & Counsellor Training. The British Council provides this external training to support ethical counselling practice and understanding of the UK as a study destination.
- Required as part of Start2Study partner onboarding
- Delivered externally by the British Council
- Supports ethical, student-centred counselling practice
Completing this training does not mean Start2Study itself is British Council accredited.
Ready to apply?
Applications are reviewed manually. Approval is not automatic.
Also see: FAQ · Code of Conduct · Marketing resources