For providers preparing for an Educational Oversight Review (EOR), this page offers clear guidance to help you get ready. You’ll find an overview of the Educational Oversight Review process, key steps and indicative timescales, along with advice on eligibility, applying for EOR, and what to expect at each stage. Our aim is to make it easier for you to prepare confidently and ensure a smooth review experience.
What is an Educational Oversight Review?
Educational Oversight Review (EOR) is the method used for reviewing and monitoring private providers of higher education courses in the UK that do not receive direct annual public funding from any UK higher education funding or regulatory body.
Launched in July 2024, EOR replaces the four separate methods that were previously used: Higher Education Review (Alternative Providers); Higher Education Review (Foreign Providers); Recognition Scheme for Educational Oversight; and Educational Oversight: Exceptional Arrangements
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Compliance with the ESG
The Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG) provide the framework for internal and external quality assurance in the European Higher Education Area. QAA’s review methods are compliant with these standards, as are the reports we publish. More information is available on our website.
Educational Oversight Review guidance
This guidance document details who should undertake EOR and for what purposes – such as Student Sponsor Licence or specific course designation. It also explains how the review will be conducted and the activities it includes. The fee structure for EOR can be found below.
Educational Oversight Review (EOR) Guidance for Providers
Publication date: 08 Dec 2025
Educational Oversight fees 2025-26
Publication date: 06 Oct 2025
Educational Oversight Review (EOR) Partial Review Process Guidance
Publication date: 16 Dec 2025
If you are looking for review and monitoring templates for EOR providers or information on how to apply for EOR, visit the dedicated pages.
Consultation outcomes
We undertook a consultation from March to May 2024 to seek views regarding the proposed new EOR method. This document details our response to the outcomes of the consultation.
Educational Oversight Review: Analysis of consultation responses and decisions
Publication date: 11 Jul 2024