Evendine College

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Evendine College was a chain of TEFL schools, operating five campuses London, England and satellite schools in Brazil and Poland. It was exposed by the Evening Standard for providing false information to immigration authorities, allowing registered students to work illegally.[1]

[edit] Closure

While under investigation by the Home Office, Evendine closed its doors without warning on June 13, 2003.[2] Allegations indicate that the school allowed students to obtain work visas, despite enrollees admitting that they would not be attending classes.[3] The staff was left without pay, and an estimated 3000 students lost their tuition for the term, as well as money paid for lodging with British families. Evedine College was a non-accredited language college, as accreditation is voluntary under the current system. The closure has spawned concerns about regulation in the private sector.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Dougherty, Hugh, Visa scam language school is closed, <http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-5440144-details/Visa+scam+language+school+is+closed/article.do;jsessionid=MnLcH30fhMpvjvzLSWrw4vyn5D2CDTcJnj1n6wND2fJYT5Kh4fGL!1381688093!-1407319224!7001!-1>. Retrieved on 2007-11-11. 
  2. ^ Curtis, Polly, Natfhe calls for checks on language schools, <http://www.scilt.stir.ac.uk/Languagesnews/TEFL/tefl200339.htm>. Retrieved on 2007-11-11. 
  3. ^ Hothouse Media Ltd, Evendine College in the UK closes all its schools, <http://www.hothousemedia.com/ltm/ltmbackissues/sept03web/sept03news.htm>. Retrieved on 2007-11-11. 
  4. ^ Lee Kai Hung Foundation, Study: Students learn of language school failure, <http://www.cshelpline.org/englishsite/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=43>. Retrieved on 2007-11-11.