LSBF Gets Home Office Approval

London, United Kingdom, June 24, 2010 --(PR.com)-- In order to ensure the quality of services offered by educational institutions, to track their commitment to attendance and their course completion rates special Highly Trusted Sponsored Scheme was introduced as part of the five-tier immigration system. By giving The Highly Trusted Sponsor status to LSBF the Home Office considers London School of Business and Finance as a safe pair of hands to develop the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders.

LSBF is only one out of two private educational institutions in London to receive Highly Trusted Sponsor status. This corroborates LSBF as the leading provider of business and finance education in the UK. LSBF innovative masters programmes and courses are designed to prepare students for the leading roles in the modern global economy. Holding the Highly Trusted Sponsor status allows the school to derive benefits for the students by obtaining their study visas more quickly, and increasing the range of courses that LSBF can provide in the future.

The UK Border Agency sets 9 strict criteria that institution must satisfy to achieve the Highly Trusted Sponsor status. Receiving this status intensifies LSBF's reputation and attracts the most talented and ambitious students around the world. London School of Business and Finance is dedicated to ensure 100% student support at every stage of their time with the institution, from the initial visa application through to graduation and beyond.

LSBF Managing Director, Mr. Anton Baboglo, commented on the significant achievement: "LSBF is delighted to be recognised as a Highly Trusted Sponsor, as it underlines our reputation as an international centre for academic excellence. The status demonstrates our commitment to making the move to the UK as easy and hassle-free as possible for our international student population, which, comprising 153 nationalities, makes up more than 80% of our student body."

About London School of Business & Finance (LSBF)
London School of Business and Finance has campuses across the UK and an international presence that spans the globe. With state-of-the-art facilities, close links with business and a faculty of leading industry professionals LSBF provides a dynamic educational environment with highly valued graduates. It offers a comprehensive and diverse portfolio of postgraduate MBA, MSc and MIB programmes. LSBF is also a well established provider of leading professional qualifications including ACCA, CIMA, CFA® and CIM.

For further information and general media enquiries contact:
Matt Owen, Social Media Executive
Email: mowen@LSBF.org.uk

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