To ensure quality and protection of student interests, the Higher Education Quality Council (HEQC) and the Bhutan Qualifications and Professionals Certification Authority (BQPCA) oversee and regulate the services provided by ECPFs. Education Consultancy and Placement Firms (ECPFs) in Bhutan play a crucial role in assisting students aspiring to pursue higher studies abroad. It is mandated to guide and support students in making informed decisions about the choice of programs and institutions outside Bhutan. They are responsible for placing students in recognized institutions abroad, based on factors such as aptitude, economic considerations, and client preferences. ECPFs are responsible for processing student admissions to various programs (minimum of diploma level) in recognized institutions.
Overall, ECPFs play a vital role in facilitating the dreams of Bhutanese students to study abroad by providing valuable guidance and support throughout the process, ensuring they have access to quality education in recognized institutions around the world.