Accreditations And Approvals
Our service, tuition and materials are regularly reviewed and inspected by a number of appropriate bodies that are experienced in distance learning. The main organisations that inspect us are:
ODLQC accreditation includes independent assessment of our admin, tution, study materials and publicity to ensure that they meet the standards set by the Council. We are monitored by the Council to ensure students receive good service, and are assessed for reaccreditation every three years.
CIM focus on our our ability to teach their programmes and our students' satisfaction with the service that they receive. We are assessed for reaccreditation every year.
CIPS, too, focus on our our ability to teach their programmes and our students' satisfaction with the service that they receive. CIPS assess us for approval every year.
Click on the logos to be taken through to each organisation's website. We are additionally:
- a distance learning centre for the Institute of Export (IoE).
- a member of the British Learning Association, a trade body with its roots in open learning and technology-based training. It aims to develop a community of good practice in the flexible training sector.
- a member of the Association of British Correspondence Colleges, a trade body founded in 1955 to promote sound educational standards in distance learning and to safeguard student interests. All members must abide by the Association’s Code of Ethics.




