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English School Accreditation Explained

Accreditation is your best single signal of quality and consumer protection — here's who accredits schools in each major destination.

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An accredited school has been inspected for teaching standards, class sizes, welfare and facilities. It's the simplest way to filter out weak or risky providers.

Bodies to look for

Match the destination to its regulator:

  • UK — British Council (Accreditation UK)
  • Malta — ELT Council
  • Australia — CRICOS registration
  • New Zealand — NZQA (Category 1 preferred)
  • Singapore — CPE / EduTrust
  • Dubai — KHDA

How to verify

Never take a logo at face value — check the accreditor's own online register for the school's name. If a school can't show current accreditation, treat it as a red flag.

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