Accreditation and Recognition

The College is committed to management quality and academic standards. Learn more about our accreditation and recognition below.

Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)

Warnborough College is as a Premier College as a result of its excellent performance across all areas of its UK operation. ASIC is recognised by the UK Department for Education, the United Kingdom Border Agency (Home Office), and Ofsted. It is listed by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, Washington DC, USA.

ISO 9001 Systems

Warnborough College is certified for ISO9001:2008 (Quality Management) standards by UKAS. This standard is recognised internationally by governments, universities, industry and the professions in over 146 countries. Increasing numbers of colleges and universities around the world are realising the value the standard can bring towards education and their own processes.

Warnborough College was the first UK institution to be certified for ISO27001:2004 (Information Security Management) in October 2005. This standard is pertinent to educational institutions since the security of confidential student and staff records is paramount. The College's ISMS provides a framework for business continuity in line with the UK Data Protection Act, the Computer Misuse Act 1990, the Human Rights Act 1998, and the Copyright, Design and Patent Act.

Investors in People (IiP)

Warnborough College has been an Investor in People (IiP) since April 2005. IiP is a UK government-backed initiative to help organisations to be more successful by adhering to good practice for the training and development of its people. The IiP drives continuous improvement.

Association of Business Executives (ABE)

The ABE was founded in 1973. Warnborough College is accredited to run various programmes leading to ABE qualifications at diploma, higher diploma and graduate diploma levels, which function as university pathways.

The NCFE

NCFE are a leading awarding body for nationally-recognised qualifications. Warnborough College is approved to offer a suite of vocational qualifications.

The BIIAB

The BIIAB is the industry leader in licensing, and its awards are accredited by Ofqual and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). Warnborough is accredited by the BIIAB to deliver courses in licensing.

Memberships
Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce UK
CEC: Council for Education in the Commonwealth
CFL: Campaign for Learning
COT: College of Teachers (UK) Member ID: 5130C
ETS: Educational Testing Service
ICB: Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
TCB: College Board (Princeton, NJ) ID#5765
UKCISA: United Kingdom Council for International Education
UK NARIC: The national agency, on behalf of the UK Government, responsible for providing information and advice about vocational, academic and professional qualifications and skills from all over the world.