Recognition

ACS has been established since 1979, and has established a high level of respect in academic circles within a range of disciplines, in the UK, Australia and beyond. Staff include world renowned academics from several countries, and it maintains active partnerships with respected institutions in several countries including Ireland, Australia and India.

The school’s credentials are varied, and include:

ACS is recognised by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC).  Most ACS courses (certificate and higher) are accredited by IARC. 

You can see the standards that we are endorsed to adhere to on the IARC site click here

  •  ACS is CYQ Centre Approved (centre code ACS523) with the YMCA in the UK    
  • Selected courses have been registered under the Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELCAS) through the UK Department of Defense (Provider Ref. No. 1853)
  • ACS is accredited by the Accreditation Board of the Maldives
  • ACS is a member of the Institute of Horticulture (UK) Careers Advisory Board.
  • ACS conducts RHS qualifications (Certificate II to M.Hort qualifications are awarded by the RHS after passing RHS conducted examinations. These awards include ones accredited through the Qualifications Curriculum Authority).
  • College Member of Complementary Medicine Assoc. assessed to teach a range of areas incl. Counselling, Nutrition, Natural Therapies
  • ACS conducts a Diploma in Psychology and Counselling formally recognized through the Australian Counselling Association.
  • Selected Health Science courses articulate into diploma and degree level qualifications –both at government recognized Australian institutions and at World Health Organisation recognized institutions in the Caribbean.

ACS and it’s staff are members of many UK and overseas Industry bodies, including:

British Institute for Learning and Development

Australian Council of Private Education and Training

Complimentary Medicine Association

Institute of Horticulture

Australian Nursery Industry Association

International Herb Association

 Association for Coaching (UK) Organisational Member (OMAC)

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