Accreditation UK provide support for centres preparing for inspection. We provide self-evaluation templates, guidance documents and the option to attend a pre-inspection briefing. Centres that enrol students under 18 should consult the Safeguarding under 18s page.
Self evaluation template
You can self evaluate your organisation against the inspection criteria. Use this template to see how you match up against the criteria.
Self evaluation template 2018-19 (Word 327KB)
Pre-inspection briefings for unaccredited centres
Briefings for unaccredited centres are held when there is sufficient demand and are held at the British Council office in Manchester. Please contact the Accreditation Unit (accreditation.unit@britishcouncil.org) to register your interest.
Pre-inspection briefings (for centres preparing for re-inspection)
Pre-inspection briefings provide participants with an overview of the inspection process, tips on preparation and understanding the criteria and opportunity to speak to inspectors and a member of the Accreditation team.
The focus of the briefing will be how to do well in an inspection.Questions are welcomed during the briefing and if time permits there is an opportunity for networking. These briefings will be held in the British Council offices in London, starting at 13.00 and ending no later than 17.00. The nearest tube station is Charing Cross.