The application, inspection and annual accreditation fees are listed on this page, for institutions based outside of the UK only.

The fees on this page are for the period 2020-21.  More detailed information about the fees is available in our fees brochure, which can be downloaded using the fees brochure link. 

OVERSEAS INSPECTION FEES

 Application fees

  • International Centre (IC), Independent English Language Provider (IELP), Online, Blended and Distance Learning (ODBL) Schemes: £2450 (£500 non-refundable application fee plus £1950 inspection management fee)
  • Independent Higher Education Scheme: £3050 (£500 non-refundable application fee plus £2550 inspection management fee)

Inspection fees

  • All full inspections for IC, IELP and ODBL schemes e.g, full accreditation or re-accreditation: This is a variable fee depending on the number of days and inspectors required. The fees start at £1150 per inspector per day
    • All full inspections for the IHE Scheme e.g full accreditation or re-accreditation: This is a variable fee depending on the number of days and inspectors required. The fees start at £3280 for two inspectors for one day

      • Other BAC fees

      • Supplementary international inspection: £1,700 plus travel/accommodation (or £900 if conducted online)

      • International Interim inspection: £1,700 plus travel/accommodation (or £900 if conducted online)

      • Spot check: £900 (no fee if institution selected at random for routine quality monitoring)

      • International Probation review inspection: £1,700 plus travel/accommodation (or £900 if conducted online)

      • Cancellation of inspection with less than four weeks’ notice: £100 per inspector per day (plus any expenses already incurred)

      • Appeal hearing: £1,500 (to be refunded if appeal is not dismissed)

    Notes on fees:

    1. The annual accreditation fee is payable by all accredited institutions and approved candidates for accreditation.
    2. A pro-rata accreditation fee is payable by institutions awarded accreditation or approved as candidates for accreditation during the year.
    3. There is a nominal fee for replacement of certificates.
    4. Fees are subject to possible change every September.

    OVERSEAS ANNUAL ACCREDITATION FEES

    International Centre

    • Up to 2,000 course days: £2652.25
    • 2,001 – 4,000 course days: £3996.40
    • Over 4,000 course days: £5067.60

    International English Language Provider

    • Less than 55,000 student hours / Up to 3,000 student weeks, per annum: £2575
    • 55,000 – 110,000 student hours / Up to 6,000 student weeks, per annum: £3880
    • 110,000+ student hours / Over 6,000 student weeks, per annum: £4920

    Online, distance and blended learning providers

    • Up to 3000 enrolled students: £1590
    • 3001-8000 enrolled students: £2652.25
    • Over 8000 enrolled students: £3395

    Independent Higher Education institutions

    • Unit fee (£ per FTE student): £14.85
    • Minimum annual fee cap: £1485
    • Maximum annual fee cap: £5197.50