Recognition

A strength of ACS courses is their international credentials.

Apart from a few exceptions, most don’t fit cleanly with any one national system, but the school does have a presence and credibility in many countries.

ACS courses have been developed with a greater focus on meeting international standards and long term career needs (with course developers and affiliate colleges being located in several countries).

There are many different things that indicate recognition, and ACS is a very sound and credible institution on many of these counts:

ACS is widely known around the world.

We have offices and staff in Australia and the UK,

We have affiliate institutions delivering our courses in America, India, Ireland, Australia and the UK.,

Government Recognition

ACS is on the Register for Education and Training Providers in the U.K. (ie. a list of genuine education and training providers in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). See http://www.dfes.gov.uk/providersregister/results.cfm

Memberships, registrations, relationships

We maintain strong relationships with industry bodies both in Australia and the UK, and a range of our courses are accredited by external bodies (e.g. RHS Horticulture courses, YMCA Fitness, Australian Counselling Association Diploma).

ACS enjoys memberships and registrations with many societies and associations worldwide.

ACS is:

recognised by the International Accreditation & Recognition Council IARC (www.iarcedu.com )

a foundation member of the Australian Council of Private Education & Training (ACPET)

a member of the International Herb Association (and has been for 20 years)

a member of the British Learning Association

Accredited Training Centre with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers

on the register of Education and Training Providers in the UK

a member of the institute of Horticulture’s Careers Advisory Bureau (UK)

Accredited Courses

Some courses are accredited or recognised by certain authorities, for example:

Diploma in Psychology and Counselling –recognised by the Australian Counselling Association
Bookkeeping I & II –recognised Level 1 training with Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
RHS Certificates and Diploma in Horticulture –accredited with the British Accreditation Council (government authority)
Fitness Leader Certificate –EFK level 1 & 2 with YMCA in UK (government authority

Affiliations

We have a strong network of Affiliates worldwide, and through these affiliations, ACS courses are being delivered in more and more countries. Our current Affiliates include:

Warnborough Alliance (UK & Ireland)

Neef (India)

Pacifica School of Horticulture (USA)

Lifestyle Learning Direct (AU)

Pershore College (UK)

Writtle College (UK)

Health Schools Australia

ACS is also in negotiation with other potential Affiliates.