It will now be subject to a 12-month probation period in order to build up a track record of compliance with the rules of sponsoring students to study in the UK. During this time the number of students it can recruit from abroad will also be limited.

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And after they pass, their "probation period", during which six - rather than the usual 12 - penalty points results in disqualification, could be extended.

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