Corporate governance at Study Group

Strong governance enables student success, ethical leadership and global impact.

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Our approach to governance

Our organisational structure and governance are designed to build trust with our partners and create the best environment for our students to succeed. We have carefully selected our board and committee members who design and oversee rigorous processes to achieve both efficiency and performance. Through these commitments, we work to ensure that both our student support and teaching are world class.  

Integrity and accountability

We are compliant with all regulatory bodies internationally including
OfS, UKVI, KCSIE, HESA, QAA, CMA and QQI.

Educational quality

As the first private provider voluntarily registered with the UK’s Office for Students, our curriculum is peer reviewed and updated yearly.

Student-centred decision-making

We embed student support and experience is all we do. Students benefit from 24/7 assistance the moment they choose to study with us.

Key bodies and committees

Study Group is governed by a structure that ensures strong leadership, clear accountability and a focus on educational quality. Together, they support our commitment to delivering high-quality education with integrity and purpose.

Study Group’s TopCo Board includes the Chairman and representatives of the company’s owners, who are responsible for providing strategic oversight, governance and long-term direction.

Find out more about the Study Group Board 

Study Group’s senior team under the leadership of the Chief Executive with responsibility for organising, directing and managing the functions of the organisation. 

Find out more about our Executive Committee

The governing body of Study Group’s academic operations, responsible for determining the educational character and mission of Study Group with responsibility for overall strategy development as well as financial, regulatory and legal matters.

Find out more about the Council

Oversees the academic quality of Study Group as an Office for Students regulated institution. The Senate is responsible for teaching, learning, student achievement, student experience and quality assurance. A student representative is invited to be a member each year.

Find out more about the Senate

These groups support and inform decision making instances at Study Group, providing neutral and expert advice on matters regarding education quality and student experience.

Quality, Learning and Teaching Committee 
Oversees academic development, the quality and standards of academic provision and its framework as well as the student academic experience at Study Group. Also responsible for the maintenance of education regulations, policies and codes of practice.

Scholarship and Ethics Committee 
Oversees research, innovation policy and strategy. Responsible for the development of a culture which maximises the quality and impact of any research and innovation undertaken at Study Group. Also responsible for the consideration of general ethical issues relating to teaching and research.

Student Experience Committee 
Oversees the experience of Study Group students and its high-quality provision. Ensures Study Group’s work has oversight of key issues that face students.

Student Advisory Board 
Ensures that student voice is at the heart of what we do by bringing together student representatives from across the International Study Centre network to contribute feedback and suggestions. The board supports initiatives which are considered in students’ best interests and will support them to succeed in their studies and student experience.

Compliance Group and Risk Group

Responsible for ensuring top grade in key areas of compliance and risk, these forums provide key stakeholders with the opportunity to report on and review matters relating to compliance and risk. Material risk and compliance matters are escalated, as warranted, to the global Study Group TopCo Board, which is part of the Group’s governance framework. 

If you have any questions relating to Study Group Limited’s governance arrangements, including agendas and minutes, then please contact ukeugov@studygroup.com.

Student voice in governance

Providing a supportive environment where students can feel at home and flourish is at the heart of what we do. We regularly seek their perspective in all matters that may impact their experience with us. We invite elected student representatives to committee deliberations to provide feedback and make sure students’ voices are heard. Over the years, we have refined our approach, culminating in the creation of the Student Advisory Board, a central body that elevates their point of view at the highest level of academic governance.

Being a Student Rep and joining the Council is a chance to make sure students have a real voice in how the organisation is run. It’s not just about raising concerns, but also contributing to decisions that shape the student experience. I’m looking forward to learning how things work behind the scenes, asking questions, and bringing honest feedback from students into the conversation. It’s a big responsibility, but it’s also an opportunity to make things better for everyone. I’m proud to be part of that process and to share my perspective in a meaningful way.

Ziad Elaktash
ZiadStudied at University of Sussex International Study Centre

91% course completion rate

The average across all courses in the 2023/24 academic year.

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ISO 45001

2024 certification for occupational health and safety for Study Group offices. We are in the process of extending this to all International Study Centres.

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ISO 9001

2025 certified admissions process, ensuring transparency and a seamless student experience.

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Office of Students registered since 2018

The first pathway provider recognised for meeting UK standards in quality, student support and educational excellence.

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Policies and compliance


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Environmental responsibility

Environmental responsibility

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Social responsibility

Social responsibility

We aim to positively impact communities through meaningful social engagement.

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Meet the Board

Study Group’s TopCo Board is responsible for providing strategic oversight and governance.

Study Group Board