Member Form



International Welcome
International
Scotland's Colleges International (SCI) is your gateway to the specialist staff and resources of 28 member colleges in Scotland, pooling all the expertise and knowledge you require through one point of contact.

Whatever your field of operation - education, human resources, government training programmes, industry or commerce - we will provide bespoke solutions and consultancy work appropriate to your needs across a wide range of vocational and professional areas.

Scotland's Colleges International (SCI) is a central resource enabling individual Scottish colleges to operate more effectively and collaboratively in international markets by increasing capacity, improving clarity, coherence and quality of delivery for the benefit of clients. This has the support of Scottish Government Ministers, Scottish Qualifications Authority, Scottish Funding Council, Scottish Development International, and Scottish Enterprise.

Through SCI, international clients have a one door approach to Scotland's Colleges which offers access to their skills, expertise and knowledge. Scotland's Colleges have for over 50 years delivered, to the highest standards, vocational education and training using nationally awarded and accredited qualifications. SCI offers the benefit of the broadest range of college expertise and support possible.

Scotland's Colleges have substantial experience within the international arena in a wide spectrum of roles from the delivery of tailored training to major infrastructure development incorporating educational reform. Our expertise includes:
  • Advising on the development of a tertiary education infrastructure to support countries build their own vocational infrastructure.
  • Sending numerous members of staff to countries throughout the world to assist in the delivery of training programmes and training of trainers all aimed at building capacity within their own country
  • Forging robust links with partner organisations and governments globally which has seen SCI influence many policy and decision makers, and in the process build a large network of contacts
  • Welcoming thousands of students from countries throughout the world to Scotland to further their studies
  • Building bespoke vocational training programmes for organisations operating in a wide variety of market places and industry sectors all aimed at increasing their profitability through the upskilling of their staff
View videos on Studying in Scotland.