Agency Partner Programme
L’astrolabio Study Travel is an Italian tour operator specialising in group English language study holidays for students aged 8–17. Founded over 35 years ago and based in Milan, the company directly manages three exclusive UK residential centres in Cirencester, Nottingham and Eastbourne, and operates a further 12+ accredited programmes across England and Scotland, including London, Oxford, Cambridge, Bath and Edinburgh, with dedicated Italian coordinators on site. All programmes are accredited by the British Council, EAQUALS and English UK. International travel agencies can apply to become registered agent partners and access competitive net rates, co-branded materials and a dedicated account manager.
L’astrolabio Study Travel has been organising group English language programmes in the United Kingdom for over 40 years. We directly manage three exclusive residential centres in Cirencester, Nottingham and Eastbourne, and support student groups across 12+ additional destinations with our own coordinators on the ground.
Partner with us and give your students a genuinely managed experience, not a bed in a college, but a programme built and run by people who have been doing this since 1989.
WHY L’ASTROLABIO
A partner built on 35 years of doing this properly
When you refer a student group to L’astrolabio, you are not booking beds in a shared college. You are engaging a team that has been running its own residential centres on British soil for decades, with the infrastructure, the accreditations and the on-site people to back it up.
That distinction matters to the families paying the invoice, and it matters to your reputation as an agency.
Our three exclusive residential centres, in Cirencester , Nottingham and Eastbourne are fully managed by L’astrolabio throughout the summer season. This means a single point of accountability, consistent quality standards and a Coordinator in residence who resolves issues before they reach you or the parents.
At our London Egham and Bath programmes, an L’astrolabio coordinator is permanently on site in a support role, working alongside the college staff to assist your group leaders and students throughout the stay.
Across all other UK destinations in our catalogue, our Milan office provides full pre-departure support and maintains direct contact with partner schools throughout the season.
Centers accredited by: British Council · EAQUALS · English UK · Quality English · ALTO · IATA
Benefits
01 — Competitive commission structure Clear, reliable net rates and commissions on all bookings, paid on time, every time. Our pricing is designed for long-term agency partnerships, not one-off transactions. Commission tiers increase with annual booking volume.
02 — Dedicated account manager From your first enquiry to post-programme debrief, you have a named contact at our Milan office who knows your market, your student profile and your preferred destinations.
03 — All-inclusive packages Accommodation, full board, English language course, afternoon and evening activities, weekend excursions, airport transfers and Europ Assistance insurance, one price, one invoice. Nothing for your clients to question.
04 — Our exclusive Legacy Centres Our three directly managed UK centres, Cirencester, Nottingham and Eastbourne, operate under our Legacy Centre standard: ensuite rooms, 24/7 on-site security and an Italian coordinator in residence. For agents serving premium markets or families sending minors abroad unaccompanied, this is a meaningful differentiator.
05 — Co-branded marketing materials Agent-ready destination brochures, programme fact sheets and itineraries in PDF format, ready to share with your clients under your own brand. We help you sell, not just deliver.
From our three exclusive residential centres to accredited university campuses in Oxford, Cambridge and London, our UK portfolio covers every age group, budget and programme length.
Exclusive L’astrolabio Centres
Cirencester — Royal Agricultural University | Legacy Centre | Ages 12–17 | Countryside campus, Cotswolds
Nottingham — Nottingham City Centre | Legacy Centre | Ages 12–17 | Midlands, vibrant student city
Eastbourne — Eastbourne College | Legacy Centre | Ages 8–17 | Seaside, south-east England
L’astrolabio Coordinator On Site
London Egham — Royal Holloway University of London | Ages 12–17 | Greater London, green campus
Bath — Bath City Centre | Ages 12–17 | UNESCO World Heritage city
Partner Destinations — Full Programme Support from Milan
London Goldsmiths | London Greenwich | London Roehampton | Oxford | Cambridge — Anglia Ruskin | Edinburgh Academy | Edinburgh Napier | Winchester | Horsham | Ardingly
See full destination catalogue →](link interno a /destinations/great-britain/)
HOW IT WORKS
From enquiry to happy students, four steps
Step 1 — Apply as an agent partner Complete the registration form at the bottom of this page. Our agent team reviews applications within 48 working hours and schedules a welcome call to discuss your market, your typical student profile and which of our destinations is the right fit.
Step 2 — Select, quote and confirm Choose the destination, programme dates and duration. Your account manager sends a tailored quotation with net agent rates within 24 hours. Once confirmed, we issue a booking agreement and deposit invoice.
Step 3 — We handle the logistics Airport transfers, course enrolment, activity scheduling, Europ Assistance insurance documentation, all managed by our team. You receive a complete pre-departure pack to share with your students and their families, including emergency contacts, kit list and programme schedule.
Step 4 — Your students arrive. You relax. At our Legacy Centres, an L’Astrolabio coordinator is in residence throughout the programme. At all other destinations, our Milan office is available 24/7 for any escalation. Your commission is reconciled and paid at the end of the programme, no chasing required.
PROGRAMME DETAILS
What the partnership includes
What agents receive
- Net rates and commission structure (disclosed upon registration)
- Dedicated account manager — Milan HQ
- Co-branded destination brochures and programme fact sheets (PDF)
- Priority booking window for summer: opens March each year
- Invitation to familiarisation visits at our UK Legacy Centres
- Post-programme satisfaction report with group-level student feedback
- Agent portal access for quotes and availability (in development — 2026)
What your students receive
- Full-board residential accommodation — standard college rooms or Legacy Centre ensuite
- English language course, morning sessions — British Council or EAQUALS accredited school
- Afternoon and evening structured activities: sports, creative workshops, cultural sessions
- Weekend excursions: London, Stonehenge, Oxford, Bath and more depending on centre
- Comprehensive Europ Assistance travel and medical insurance
- Italian coordinator or L’Astrolabio-supported group leader assistance on site
- Certificate of attendance; Cambridge English or Trinity examination available on request
Student profile we accommodate
- Age range: 8–17 years (programme and centre dependent — see individual destination pages)
- Minimum group size: 10 students per booking
- Nationalities: all nationalities welcome; our centres host genuinely international groups
- English level: A1 beginner through B2+ upper intermediate
- Duration: 1–4 weeks; primary summer season runs June through August
Partnership tiers
- Registered Agent — access to net rates, brochures and a dedicated point of contact
- Preferred Agent — enhanced commission rate, priority availability on peak dates, FAM trip invitation
- Elite Partner — top-tier commission, co-marketing budget, annual performance bonus
Tier eligibility is reviewed each January based on the previous season’s booking volume. Full commission schedule is provided upon registration and signature of our agency agreement.
TESTIMONIAL
What our agency partners say
“We have been sending groups to L’Astrolabio every summer for six years. The on-site team resolves everything before we even know there is an issue, that is exactly what an agency needs to maintain the trust of its clients.”
Apply to become an agent partner
We respond within 48 working hours
Fill in the form and our agent team will be in touch to discuss destinations, rates and how we can work together. We partner with agencies of all sizes, from independent educational consultants to large national operators.
Email: in**@*******************el.com Head office: Via Boccaccio 14, 20123 Milan, Italy Phone / WhatsApp: +39 02 72 00 3311
FAQ – Frequently asked questions, agency partners
Q: How do I become an official L’astrolabio agent partner? Complete the registration form on this page. Our agent team reviews all applications within 48 working hours and schedules an introductory call to discuss net rates, destinations and your agency’s student profile. There is no registration fee.
Q: Which UK study centres does L’astrolabio manage directly? L’astrolabio directly and exclusively manages three residential centres in the United Kingdom: Cirencester, Nottingham and Eastbourne. These operate under our Legacy Centre standard, with L’Astrolabio staff in residence throughout the summer season. At London Egham and Bath, a dedicated L’Astrolabio coordinator is permanently on site in a support role alongside the college staff.
Q: What is the minimum group size for an agent booking? The minimum group size is 10 students per booking. There is no upper limit, we accommodate large school groups and can arrange separate accommodation wings at our exclusive centres for groups of 40 or more.
Q: What age range do your UK programmes cover? Our UK programmes cater for students aged 8 to 17. The minimum age varies by centre: Eastbourne accepts students from age 8, while most other destinations start at age 12. See individual [destination pages](link interno a /destinations/great-britain/) for age-specific details.
Q: Are your UK language schools British Council accredited? Yes. All L’astrolabio partner schools in the United Kingdom hold accreditation from at least one of the following bodies: British Council, EAQUALS, English UK or Quality English. Accreditation details for each school are available on the relevant destination page.
Q: What is included in the all-inclusive programme price? All L’astrolabio programmes include full-board residential accommodation, the English language course, afternoon and evening structured activities, weekend excursions, airport transfers and Europ Assistance travel insurance. There are no hidden extras in the base package price.
Q: Do you offer Cambridge English or Trinity examinations? Yes. Cambridge English and Trinity GESE examinations are available as an add-on at most of our UK centres. Students receive a certificate of attendance as standard at the end of every programme. For full details see our courses and certifications page.
Q: Which countries do your current agent partners come from? Our agency partners currently represent students from across Europe, the Middle East and Asia. We are actively expanding our partner network in Spain, France, Poland, Turkey, South Korea, Brazil and the UAE. Agencies from all countries are welcome to apply.
Q: How and when are agent commissions paid? Commission rates are disclosed upon registration and signature of the agency agreement. Commissions are reconciled and paid at the close of each programme, no invoicing required from the agent side. Full details are covered during the welcome call.
Q: Can I visit one of your UK centres before committing to a partnership? Yes. Preferred and Elite partners receive an annual invitation to a familiarisation visit at one of our Legacy Centres. Newly registered agents can request a centre visit during the summer season subject to availability. Contact us at in**@*******************el.com to arrange.