ASIC
ASIC is an independent body, recognised by the Border and Immigration Agency (Home Office) and approved by Ofsted, which provides an accreditation service for independent further and higher education colleges. ASIC accreditation gives reassurance to potential international (overseas) students, their parents and education representatives that the operation of their chosen college conforms with relevant United Kingdom laws and offers genuine courses, which are delivered to appropriate standards with acceptable quality, and which lead to recognised qualifications.
BCS
The British Computer Society (BCS) is the leading body for those working in IT. BCS is the qualifying body for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP). An international awarding body for a wide range of qualifications for both users of IT and IT specialists. At its highest level, BCS Professional Examinations are examined to the academic level of a UK University honours degree and acknowledges practical experience and academic ability.
ABE
The Association of Business Executives (ABE) is an International Examining Body and provider of business and management qualifications, leading onto Degree and Masters routes. ABE has 'Awarding Body' status in the United Kingdom and is also recognised in many other countries worldwide.
OCR
OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) is a leading UK awarding body, committed to providing qualifications that engage learners of all ages at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes to achieve their full potential.
City and Guilds
The City and Guilds of London Institute (City & Guilds) is a UK examining and accreditation body for vocational, managerial and engineering training, offering over 500 qualifications in 28 industry areas, spanning from entry level to the equivalent of a postgraduate degree.
NCFE
NCFE is a national awarding body. Awarding bodies design and award qualifications which recognise the skills, knowledge and understanding achieved by a learner at a particular level and in a particular subject.
ABP
The Association of Business Practitioners (ABP) is a UK awarding body which possesses expertise in developing and accrediting qualifications of different sizes and levels relevant to a wide range of industry sectors.ABP enjoys a close relationship with The Association of Business Executives (ABE), an awarding Body established in 1973, operating in over 70 countries and fully recognised by the UK regulatory Authorities for qualifications.
