Accreditation and Approval of Training and Qualifications

 Open & Distance Learning Quality Council
- a British Accrediting body set up at the request of the British Government

 * Cambridge International College is ACCREDITED by the Open & Distance Learning Quality Council. The ODL Quality Council is the organization in Britain responsible for accrediting British colleges which provide either some or all of their study, training and education by open, distance-learning and correspondence methods. ODL Quality Council Accreditation confirms CIC’s high quality of administration, tutorial methods and educational materials, and ensures that CIC continues to meet high standards of service and quality. 

* The ODL Quality Council (previously named the Council for the Accreditation of Correspondence Colleges) was set up under the directive of the British Government, to enhance quality in education and training, and to protect the interests of learners, through the accreditation of open and distance learning providers, reassuring the learner that support is available when they choose an accredited provider. 

* ODL Quality Council Accreditation includes a rigorous assessment of a College’s administrative and tutorial methods, educational materials and publicity. Accredited colleges are monitored to ensure that Colleges continue to meet the standards set by the Council and that students continue to receive good service and quality.

 The British Institute for Learning and Development
- a Membership of specialists in Learning

 * CIC is an approved Full Member of the British Institute for Learning and Development (BILD), formed under the guidance of the British Department for Education & Skills (Ministry of Education). BILD is recognised as a major force for quality, development and use of good practice in its field. BILD and its members are committed to innovation, excellence, best practice, professional performance, credibility, development and expertise in learning. 

* BILD Members are specialists in open, flexible and distance learning. CIC’s Membership of BILD is an assurance of CIC’s commitment to the BILD Code of Conduct, of CIC’s quality and good practice and standards of professionalism.  BILD’s activity means that the Institute can offer an independent view, and comprises member organizations committed to excellence within a leading professional community.

 Education Development International
- an Accreditation, Qualifications, Endorsement and Awards body

 * Cambridge International College Career Development Diplomas are accredited through EDI at Level 4, equated on the British National Framework at the same study level as HND and National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) Level 4. Level 4 is for professional development and recognises specialist learning and involves analysis of a high level of information and knowledge in an area of work or study. Learning at this level is appropriate for people working in technical and professional jobs, and/or managing and developing others.

* Cambridge International College’s Higher Programmes, including Honours (Advanced) Diplomas and BA - Business Administration - Programmes are accredited by EDI at Level 5, equated on the British National Framework as the same study level as NVQ 5. Level 5 qualifications recognise the ability to increase the depth of knowledge and understanding of an area of work or study to enable the formulation of solutions and responses to complex problems and situations. Learning at this level involves the demonstration of high levels of knowledge, work expertise in job roles and competence in managing and training others.

* EDI verifies Endorsed Qualifications, providing external certification by an accredited awarding body. EDI (formerly ASET) is a British Awarding Body for the Department for Education, Universities and Skills (Ministry of Education) and Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and is accredited and regulated by the QCA to provide awards to the British National Qualifications Framework. CIC is approved to deliver Awards and meets quality assurance, content, structure and assessment standards for provision of vocational learning programmes, and is recognised for high quality training and learning provision.

Department for International Development
- the Department which leads the British Government’s fight against world poverty

 * Cambridge International College is a supplier of vocational and educational programmes for the British Government’s Department for International Development (DFID).

 United Kingdom Registry of Learning Providers
- a Government register of verified learning providers in the UK

 * Cambridge International College is listed on the UKRLP as a verified UK learning provider. As a UKRLP provider, CIC has been verified and allocated a UK Provider Reference Number.   The UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) is a Managing Information Across Partners project led by the Department for Education and Skills allowing the sharing of information between Government Departments and learning providers.

 British Qualifications
- a Guide to Qualifications in the United Kingdom

 * Cambridge International College is listed in British Qualifications, the complete guide to Professional Vocational & Academic Qualifications in the United Kingdom. Specifically listed are CIC Diploma Programs and 2-year flexible BA Diploma learning programmes.  The British Qualifications guide is a reference source for employers looking to verify job applicant’s qualifications, covering educational, professional, technical and vocational qualifications provided by colleges, universities, business schools and professional bodies and associations.

 Institute of Professional Managers & Administrators
- a Membership body for managers, administrators and professionals

* Cambridge International College is an IPMA Approved Provider of quality management training. CIC Diploma and higher award holders are eligible for IPMA Membership and qualify to take IPMA Advanced Certificate Examinations. IPMA is listed in ‘British Qualifications’, which is “A complete Guide to Professional Vocational & Academic Qualifications in the United Kingdom”. Membership of the Institute is open to those engaged in management or administration and those whose duties involve the supervision or management or administration of the work of others, covering all areas of commercial, industrial and governmental activity.

 British Council
- an organisation for educational and cultural relations
(the British Council does NOT accredit Colleges, Institutions or Universities)