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Last updated: 16 September 2026
How to register with the Office for Students
Last updated: 16 September 2026
We have received a high volume of registration applications as a result of the Department for Education's requirement for franchise providers to register with the OfS by 1 July 2026.
Providers not impacted by this DfE requirement should be aware that this is likely to lead to longer registration assessment times in some cases, particularly for applications submitted close to or after the deadline.
Published 21 August 2025
Last updated 16 September 2026 + show all updates
Last updated 16 September 2026 + show all updates
16 September 2026 - Amendments are part of a package of updates to provide clarity for providers about the requirements for registration.
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