The British Accreditation Council (BAC) is an independent body, established in 1984 to be the national accrediting body for private post-16 education in the UK.
BAC accreditation is recognised the world over by students, agents and government officials as the clearest mark of educational quality in the private sector. It is also recognised by the UK Border Agency as a qualifying requirement for institutions wishing to enrol visa students.
What does BAC Accreditation involve?
BAC's accreditation process is based on a thorough and independent system of inspections. Accredited institutions are subject to a full inspection every four years, and an interim visit during the intervening period.
During an inspection, institutions are assessed in five areas:
- premises and health and safety provision
- management and staffing
- student welfare
- management of quality
- teaching and learning: delivery and resources
Only those colleges that meet the high standards of the scheme in these five areas remain accredited. An unsatisfactory assessment in any of the five graded areas will lead to a refusal or withdrawal of accreditation.
Recognising an accredited college
Colleges meeting the high standards of the BAC's accreditation scheme are "BAC accredited" and may advertise themselves as such using the logo below.
For more information about the British Accreditation Council, click here to visit their website.
