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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Here is a list of questions we are often asked about ASIC and the accreditation process.Questions are grouped into Institution Questions and Student Questions.If you are unable to find the information you require, or would like to talk further please get in touch, details can be found here.Institution QuestionsWhat is ASIC accreditation?What are the benefits of ASIC accreditation?What is ASIC membership?What is Candidacy within ASIC accreditation?What type of institution does ASIC accredit?How much does the process cost in the UK/internationally?What can we expect during the accreditation process?How long does the process take?My institution is new and we have not recruited any students as yet, is the accreditation process different for us?How long does accreditation last?Is an annual fee required to be paid by our institution?What kind of service can we expect from ASIC after a successful award of accreditation?What are the minimum qualification requirements for our principal and staff?Is there a minimum number of staff that should be employed at an institution?Is there a minimum requirement for the size of a classroom?How many rooms should the institutions have?How do you calculate the Full Time Equivalents (FTE’s)?Does ASIC accreditation give an institution degree-awarding powers or validate the institutions degrees?What are the changes at our institution which we should notify ASIC about?What is the process if ASIC receives a complaint concerning an ASIC accredited institution?Is there an appeals procedure if ASIC accreditation is refused or removed from an institution?Student QuestionsHow do I check if an institution is accredited?Can ASIC tell me if the course I wish to study is accredited/validated?What if I have a grievance concerning an ASIC accredited college?Is or will my qualification be valid/acceptable in a particular institution or country?What is ASIC accreditation?ASIC Accreditation is an internationally renowned quality standard for schools, colleges, universities, training organisations and online and distance education providers. ASIC has been formed to bring independent information to both the student population and the wider higher education world, through its international accreditation service with well-defined and objective benchmarking. Accreditation through ASIC will help students and parents make a more informed choice and will also help schools, colleges, universities, training organisations and online and distance education provider, demonstrate to the international student body that they are a high quality institution. Our accreditation allows students to gain a realistic and honest picture of what an institution is really like in terms of quality, resources, student support and ethics.^ Back
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