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Benefits of BAC Accreditation

Our accreditation is recognised the world over by students, agents and government officials as the clearest mark of educational quality in the private sector.

Advantages

Recognition
Accredited Colleges can use the BAC Accreditation Mark to promote their accreditation:
Mark of quality
Accreditation by an independent and well-established national body which is recognised in UK and overseas
Raising standards
Inspections which provide invaluable advice from inspectors with extensive knowledge of the sector
Staying informed
Continuing advice and updates on statutory changes through our regular information bulletins and this website
International recruitment
Authorisation to enrol international students requiring UK student visitor visas for courses of up to six months
A voice in the sector
Qualify for membership of Study UK, the BAC-accredited colleges association, which gives a unified voice to bona fide private education providers for interacting with government and the public

Promotional Opportunities

Public record
Entry in the BAC's Colleges Directory on this website and use of our logo
Education UK
Only accredited private colleges are eligible to use the Education UK branding and be listed on their website www.educationuk.org, the first stop for any overseas student looking to study in the UK
International promotion
Eligible colleges may also join the Education UK Partnership, giving access to overseas Education Fairs, market intelligence and other promotional opportunities

> See the Education UK website for full eligibility criteria