Authority to grant or withdraw accreditation is vested in the Chair of the Accreditation Scheme Board who is guided by the Accreditation Scheme Advisory Committee and Board.

The Board currently comprises the following members:

Voting

			British Council: Christine Bateman; Andy Milburn
			English UK: Tony Millns; Michael Wills; Sue Bromby

Non-voting

			William Callaway, Chair of the Accreditation Scheme Advisory Committee
			Tony Jones, Manager, English Language Quality Services (Secretary)

A further member of the Accreditation Unit is in attendance

All members of the Board agree to act in the general interests of the Scheme, Scheme members and their students. The Board has the discretion to invite others to attend Board meetings on a non-voting basis.

The Board meets quarterly, usually, March, June, September and December.