What are the benefits of British Council accreditation?

• Accredited providers can use the accreditation marque which clearly identifies you as a quality provider.
• Preparation for the inspection will help you reflect and improve on what you are doing.
• The Home Office requires private institutions to be accredited in order for students to get visas.

Accreditation gives you access to British Council promotional opportunities

• Listing on the Accreditation UK A-Z list of accredited institutions.
• Inclusion on the Education UK website.
• Promotion through the extensive network of British Council offices in over 100 countries
• participation in educational exhibitions overseas
• market information
• access to student placement services from British Council offices
• support during overseas visits (dependent on local British Council provision)

In addition you will be able to access benefits provided by the ELT sector's professional association, English UK (formerly ARELS and BASELT).