Agents play a key role in the world of language travel. For schools in the UK and worldwide, agency representation is a valuable means of student recruitment and it ensures that students arrive at the schools having received valuable assistance and advice prior to travel.

Language travel agents such as Cactus need to be fully knowledgeable about the schools they represent in order to offer sound advice to students. For students who have never taken a language course before, some of whom may not have even travelled before, it is especially reassuring to be able to speak to somebody in their own language, get first-hand advice and information on their language/location of choice, and know that they are dealing with a reputable company that has selected and approved every school they work with.

Agents not only help students make the appropriate choice as to their course and accommodation; they should also be able to advise on issues such as insurance, flights, transfers, visas and pre-course testing. Cactus offer all these services and more, so that students can create as little or as much of a 'package' as they like. This means that you benefit from your agent's experience and expertise on one hand, and have all the hassle taken out of your holiday arrangements on the other.

Of course, it is important to deal only with reputable agents who have stringent standards and good working practice. When looking for an agency you can check their affiliations to national and international language and/or travel associations, school selection criteria, and agency history and experience. Press coverage and client feedback can also be some of the best forms of recommendation and attestation. Please use the links on the left to find out more about Cactus in these areas.

We are always happy to answer any questions you may have on Cactus and how we work as an agent.