Accreditation by ACCREDITAT
External accreditation by an independent professional body with expertise in TEFL / TESOL is absolutely essential for any distance-learning TEFL / TESOL programme or online TEFL / TESOL training course. ACCREDITAT (www.accreditat.com) is a division of Training Issues Ltd, an international learning and development body. Underpinning all that ACCREDITAT does is the principle 'Excellence via Competence'.
Training Issues has worked successfully for over 10 years with many enterprises throughout the world, helping them with a wide range of learning and development strategies, assessment and accreditation. As a result, the Training Issues team has built an enviable reputation for high standards and quality.
During this time, over 90% of the work that Training Issues has been involved in has been with personnel whose first language is not English. In one recent accreditation project alone, they needed to take account of 8 separate Asian languages when carrying out their accreditation work. Over more than 10 years, the majority of materials and documentation designed, developed and accredited has been geared specifically to those who use English as a second or foreign language.
As a result of our lengthy experience gained in accrediting international courses with an extensive ELT content, and accrediting training companies, we offer this accreditation service to independent TEFL/TESOL providers who are willing to meet the high accreditation standards set by ACCREDITAT.
By registering with ACCREDITAT you will receive a certificate from them as well as a certificate from the English Training Centre. ACCREDITAT will also be able to help you in a various ways in your career. Register with Accreditat
ETC abides by the following ACCREDITAT standards:
A. Standards: Organisation
1. Management Accountability
1.1 ACCREDITAT Standards are adhered to at all times and all relevant information is forwarded to ACCREDITAT as and when agreed
1.2 All roles and responsibilities are clearly defined and known.
1.3 Systematic monitoring of operations is conducted regularly.
1.4 Robust processes are in place to monitor and evaluate performance of tutors.
1.5 The certification process is seamless, sound and swift.
2. Administrative Procedures and Practices
2.1 Robust administrative system is in place for keeping up-to-date records for each course/module run.
2.2 Appropriate alternative arrangements are made in the event of unexpected changes.
2.3 Robust procedures are in place to maintain confidentiality of records.
3. Services for students
3.1 All relevant information is clearly and honestly stated and provided to students prior to enrolment.
3.2 Robust processes are in place to assess and recognise prior learning and existing English language proficiency on entry, where relevant.
3.3 Robust processes are in place to manage and address complaints and appeals.
3.4 Assistance and wellbeing procedures are in place to assist students attending face-to-face courses/modules.
4. Financial Procedures and Practices
4.1 Transparent refund policies are in place.
5. Policies and Statements
5.1 Policies and statements are in place and readily available to all stakeholders on request.
6. Resources
6.1 All resources are available and adequate.
B. Standards: Course/Module
1. Course/Module Design and Ongoing Development
1.1 Course/Module design and ongoing development takes all key requirements into account.
1.2 Course/Module is developed and updated by personnel with the relevant competencies.
1.3 Course/Module design is well-organised, marries with the pace and stated goals of the course/module and syllabus requirements, and the strategies are instructionally robust.
1.4 Course/Module content is relevant and current to meet the stated goals, and needs of the students.
1.5 Course/Module materials are well-organised and easily accessible.
2. Course/Module Delivery
2.1 Course/Module delivery takes all key requirements into account.
2.2 Course/Module is delivered by personnel with the relevant competencies.
2.3 Course/Module applies appropriate and current methodology and delivery to meet the needs of the students.
2.4 Course/Module delivery should be geared to cover practical aspects and student participation, where possible.
2.5 Course/Module materials are reviewed regularly and updated as required.
3. Course/Module Evaluation
3.1 Course/Module evaluation is conducted at the end of teaching episodes to monitor standards and ensure continuous improvement
C. Standards: Feedback and Assessment
1. Feedback
1.1 Students receive regular feedback and improvement suggestions during their period of study.
1.2 Tutor feedback is given skilfully, constructively and in a structured manner to ensure it is a motivational learning experience.
2. Assessment
2.1 The organisation abides by the basic principles underpinning assessment: fairness, consistency, flexibility, equality, honesty and empathy.
2.2 Assessment instruments are valid, reliable, fair, sufficient, authentic, current, flexible, practicable and varied.
2.3 Students are informed about assessment outcomes in a timely manner.
2.4 Debrief sessions are held after the assessment to provide feedback on the students' performance. The organisation must demonstrate that debrief sessions are held after assessments to provide feedback to students.
2.5 Assessment results are stored safely and are retrievable in a reasonable time.
2.6 Security measures are in place to ensure that certificates from Providers are received by relevant students or their authorised representatives.
2.7 Procedures are in place for verification of certificates issued.
D. Standards: Staff
1. All Staff
1.1 All staff have relevant qualifications, experience and skills relevant to their role and are motivated to perform well.
1.2 Staff, including new starts, are encouraged to develop.
1.3 There are sufficient staff to ensure an excellent customer experience.
1.4 Staff are encouraged at all times to contribute to the customer experience.
2. Tutors
2.1 Tutors have professional qualifications, skills and experience in the relevant subject areas.
2.2 Tutors are aware of, and apply, the latest developments in teaching and assessment subject matter, methodology and approaches.