Accreditations
Meaning of Accreditation
Accreditation is a vital process that ensures the quality of the education provided by the institution and its authenticity. It checks the standard of the courses which are being continually evaluated by external bodies. The continuous evaluation is a crucial step to meet TEFL certification requirements and a step towards encouraging continuous improvement. Institutions which undergo the accreditation process usually provide a TEFL teaching certificate that is recognized everywhere.
Accreditation, Endorsement and Memberships of ACT
Accreditation is one of the vital factors that strikes someone’s mind who is looking to pursue
any course be it national level or a global level. It is the most significant factor behind the
recognition and approval of any course with a particular provider. It is not only the concern
of every potential trainee but also of the Asian College of Teachers who has gone all the way
to get the possible support from the leading bodies related to teaching globally.
Asian College of Teachers, one of the most renowned institutes in teacher training, always
makes sure that the students who have enrolled for the accredited TEFL courses online are
provided with proper training so that their career is open to employment opportunities. ACT
is proud to be a member of several esteemed professional bodies and is accredited by
distinguished organizations. Asian College of Teachers’ varied range of teacher training
courses is exhaustive with complete focus on current teaching and education management
methods.
ACT's Association with TESOL Canada
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) has always stressed on imparting quality training and in a bid to do so has tied up with TESOL Canada to provide the best in TEFL training.
TESOL Canada's Mission is to develop the Professional Expertise of its Members in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Beginners to Advanced. Henceforth the above name is Admitted the Rights and Privileges belonging to this Membership and Accreditation given under the Training Board Seal.
TESOL Canada is internationally recognized by Canadian Second Language Teachers Association CLTA, United States Distance Learning Association USDLA, TESOL USA, TESOL Quebec, Chartered College of Teachers U.K, Association of Accrediting Agencies of Canada AAAC, International Council for Open & Distance Education ICDE, International TEFL Association IATEFL, Ministry of Canadian Heritage & Culture – Language Portal of Canada, Ministry of Employment, Canada – Emploi Quebec # 0059212.
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) holds International Accreditation from ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges, and Universities) with Premier Status for its commendable Areas of Operation.
ASIC Accreditation is a leading, globally recognised quality standard in international education. Institutions undergo an impartial and independent external assessment process to confirm their provision meets rigorous internationally accepted standards, covering the whole spectrum of its administration, governance, and educational offering. Achieving ASIC Accreditation demonstrates to students and stakeholders that an institution is a high-quality education provider that delivers safe and rewarding educational experiences and is committed to continuous improvement throughout its operation.
ASIC is recognised by UKVI in UK and is a full member of The International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), is a member of the BQF (British Quality Foundation) and are institutional members of EDEN (European Distance and E-Learning Network).
The prestigious EQAC - Education Quality Accreditation Commission has accredited Asian College of Teachers (ACT) that has met all the standards set by this Commission and ACT Graduates can now demonstrate that their education diploma and awarding institution are considered to be bona fide and accredited according to the Education Quality Accreditation Commission standards by requesting an EQAC Degree Validation Diploma. EQAC’s vision of the Education Quality supports on: European recognition directives in education quality and training, ECTS Credits from the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, USA recognition directives in education quality and training, USA education accreditation indicators, other independent education accreditation references, education industry quality assurance standards, education quality indicators, UNESCO policy on education quality, personal excellence and achievements.
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) is also approved as a Focus Awards Centre for RQF provision. ACT is authorised to deliver a range of qualification(s) as an approved centre of Focus Awards Regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) since 2011. Read More | Click to see Certificate
Asian College of Teachers (ACT), the research driven and award-winning teacher training institution providing high quality teacher education, gets accreditation for all its courses from International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE) and is proud to feature in its list of accredited training institutions. QAHE is an independent, private and international organization which is funded through fees charged for its accreditation services to Certification Bodies and Training Organizations. With its expertise, QAHE recognizes higher education institutions for research performance, student services and teaching quality to value the confidence of the public as well as support the development of quality assurance systems worldwide.
Asian College of Teachers’ much-acclaimed International Teaching Diploma (ITD) course has been accredited by World Certification Institute (WCI), a global certifying body that grants credential awards and as well as accredits courses of organizations and has accredited 700+ world institutes and Universities till date. In other words, WCI is a Global Authority on Occupational Certification. The world body recognizes cross-national skills, competencies and professional practices that are indicative of occupational capability and derived from internationally accepted best practices.
Asian College Of Teacher's all TEFL / TESOL Courses are accredited by TESOL Canada - “TESOL Canada'' is an association of educators, TESOL teachers, TESOL instructors, TESOL graduates, Board of Federal Directors and Provincial Representatives across Canada with both national and international representatives. TESOL Canada programs are approved by the Ministry of Employment, Human Resources Development Canada HRDC, and authenticated through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for international use. TESOL Canada is the registered founding member of TESOL Québec, TESOL Ontario, and TESOL British Columbia.
Internationally TESOL Canada is an associated member of TESOL U.S.A., TESOL European Union EUTA, TESOL Asia, TESOL Middle East and TESOL South America. ALL ACT TESOL / TEFL Certificate approved by TESOL Canada & TESOL U.S.A and certified through the Canadian Government." All ACT TEFL qualified students can also apply for the TESOL Board exam through TESOL Canada to receive an Exclusive TESOL Certificate certified and notarized by the Canada and USA government.
The globally renowned CPD Certification Service UK has certified all the Special Educational Needs (SEN) courses of Asian College of Teachers (ACT) as conforming to continuing professional development principles and benchmarks as per CPD guidelines. CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and CPD certified means that the training programs designed for educators and professionals associated with special education get the high-quality training to develop their skills and enhance their abilities.
We, at Asian College of Teachers, have developed a system of policy statements, operating procedures, and work instructions to assure the quality of the services we provide to our external customers (those who are participating in training), as well as to have quality of the training on highest standard.
Asian College of Teachers (ACT), the award-winning teacher education leader in Asia has forged a prestigious academic partnership with Europass, the largest provider of Teacher Training Courses in Europe, to offer a range of internationally recognized teacher training programs in varied modes of learning. These courses are aimed at school teachers and education professionals to enhance their English language skills, acquire valuable tools and strategies and become globally competent teaching professionals.
Europass has trained over 20,000 teachers, administrators and support staff over a span of 10 years. The online academy is a branch of Europass Teacher Academy, the largest provider of face-to-face teacher training courses in Europe, with headquarters in Florence and schools in Barcelona, Athens, Dublin, Berlin, and other locations around Europe and is a pioneer of e-learning, offers online Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for teachers willing to hone their skills and collaborate with international professionals working in the field of education.The Training Company (ISO 9001:2015) is officially recognized by the Tuscan Region, code: 002282_1.
East Bridge University is a private and independent online learning institution operating under the French Education Act, specifically governed by the provisions outlined in the Code de l’Education Articles L 444-1 to 444-11 and R 444-1 to 444-28. EBU adheres to stringent regulations and standards to ensure the quality and integrity of our educational offerings. East Bridge University (formerly Known as East Bridge College) was established in February 2021 and is a pioneering higher learning institution committed to bringing the best quality Degree and Diploma courses for working professionals. EBU provides a wide range of programs that are affordable and tailor-made to suit the needs of adults who are looking for higher education. EBU offers a variety of career pathways in Business, Education, Teaching and Management which include courses like Online Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma, and Bachelor’s, Master’sDegrees and Doctoral Programs.Read More
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) in academic collaboration with the European International University offers Bachelor’s and Master's programs to the teachers to provide them with the skills to start teaching and have a better understanding of the learning and teaching approaches.
The European International University (EIU) – Paris is a private, independent higher education provider. EIU – Paris offers higher education programs that are different from the French National Curricula and Programmes leading to French Government accredited university qualifications, which falls under the French Public Higher Education sector.
All programs and services provided by EIU are internationally benchmarked through the audit and quality assurance processes, carried out by both the Ministry of Higher Education, France, as well as ASIC, U.K., on a regular basis.
The European International University (EIU-Paris) is duly authorized as a Professional Training service provider in accordance to Article R.6351-6 of the French Employment Code, under the registration number: 11755784775, with the prefecture of the region of ILE-DE-FRANCE.
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) in collaboration with PSB (Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist) University Cambodia offers B.Ed. and M.Ed. programs. It is set up under the supervision of the Ministry of Cult and Religions and receives active support of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports. Named by Preah Bat Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia and directed by Samdech Preah Moha Sanghareach Bour Kry, current Supreme Patriarch of the Dhammyutta order of Cambodia, PSB University, a public educational institution, currently has 1675 students pursuing both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree courses in 4 faculties such as Philosophy, Religion and Law, Educational Sciences and Literature, Pali Sangkrit and Foreign Language and Information Technology – Computer Science.
Asian College of Teachers (ACT), the pioneer in teacher education in Asia in collaboration with Microsoft, introduces Microsoft Certified Educator program which is a professional development program that aims to connect the gap between technology skills and innovative teaching among the 21st century teaching fraternity. The Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) certification validates that educators have the global educator technology literacy competencies needed to provide a great learning environment for the learners.
ACT is now an institutional member of IATEFL or International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (Membership Number 32935) which is a global professional membership association and a UK registered charity that acts as a community. It is a platform committed to providing immense opportunities via a platform to ELT teachers all across the globe to connect, share, learn, grow and develop while strengthening ACT’s accreditation credibility.
ACT has obtained full membership with AAHEA - The American Association for Higher Education and Accreditation, has maintained an address and/or presence in Washington, DC since 1969. AAHEA has offices in Florida and its main office is in the Central Midwest. AAHEA are one the oldest associations in the United States dedicated to the advancement of higher education.AAHEA is an independent, membership-based, non-profit organization dedicated to building human capital for higher education.
Asian College Of Teachers is an Institutional member of International Association of Special Education, an organisation that promotes awareness and understanding of issues and developments related to the education and welfare of individuals with special needs throughout the world.
ACT is an institutional member of Montessori Europe, an organization working for networking, collaboration, exchange, to provide mutual support, create synergies and increase motivation for Montessori educators and institutions.See membership certificate
ACT is an institutional member of The Association for Early Childhood Education & Development (AECED), TATA Institute of Social Sciences, Deonar, Mumbai - 400 088 .
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) has now become an Organizational Member of All India Council of Education (AICE) wherein from now onwards ACT has been granted all rights and privileges that comes with being an AICE member. AICE is India's leading recognised professional society which is registered with Govt. of India as a non-profit organization of higher learning. Such collaboration with an esteemed organisation like AICE certainly provides a huge boost to our spirit as well as adds extra mileage to the courses provided thereby helping our candidates when it comes to pursuing higher courses or finding a good job opportunity as AICE is recognised by most international institutes and organisations too.
A Asian College of Teachers (ACT) is now a proud member of The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) which is the only national membership organization dedicated solely to meeting the needs of special education teachers and those preparing to venture into the field of special education teaching. It works towards ensuring that each child and adolescent with special needs get the best possible education and the support it needs. NASET serves the professional interest of special education teachers in order to promote the highest professional standards.
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) is an organizational member of Childhood Education International (CEI) comprising specialists in over 35 nations seeking innovative solutions to education challenges by providing professional development opportunities, technical assistance, and consultation services around the world. CEI, with 50K educators and child advocates in the community, has made a strong impact globally for more than a century with 43 years of contribution to United Nations Initiatives and 40+ Nations Using Our International Code of Ethics for Educators.
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) is a member of the International Association for Language Learning Technology (IALLT) - a professional organization that provides leadership in the integration of instructional technology into the foreign language classroom based in the United States. IALLT has been advocating and supporting language learning for the past 50 years and further plans to do so through technology into the future. They collaborate with varied professionals from different fields and countries to collaborate and share expertise and experiences to bring together language learning projects and provide complete support to member institutions.
Asian College of Teachers is a member of CPD which stands for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The CPD Certification Service in the UK was established in 1996 as the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their abilities. Accredited CPD training means the learning activity has reached the required Continuing Professional Development standards and benchmarks. The learning value has been scrutinised to ensure integrity and quality. The CPD Certification Service provides recognised independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD requirements.
NCC Education, an awarding organisation and a global provider of British education, endorses the courses of Asian College of Teachers (ACT). NCC offers the complete educational solution to their global network of Accredited Partner Centres in more than 50 countries. NCC, a British Government initiative, was established in 1966 who began offering qualifications over 50 years ago gradually expanding the higher education portfolio. Today, NCC Education is an internationally recognised UK awarding organisation. NCC endorsement of courses showcases the academic excellence and the high quality of Asian College of Teacher's self-developed qualifications.
Asian Montessori Education (AME) promoting and preserving the educational legacy that Maria Montessori has left behind and committed to advance Montessorian legacy by spreading awareness and designing and developing courses aligning with Maria Montessori’s contribution to pedagogy endorses the Montessori courses of Asian College of Teachers. AME takes an initiative to develop and produce accomplished Montessori educators who are trained in Montessori principles and practices so that they make a positive impact in today's classrooms while helping children to develop holistically and preparing them for tomorrow's world.
The eLearning Guild which is the oldest and most trusted source of information, networking and community for eLearning professionals.
ACT supports and endorses Teachers First initiatives - TeachersFirst is a rich collection of lessons, units, and web resources designed to save teachers time by delivering just what they need in a practical, user-friendly, and ad-free format. Busy teachers, parents, and students can find resources using our robust search tools.
The Dean of Asian College Of Teachers works closely and is also a member with THAI TESOL - a professional non-profit and non-political organization under the patronage of H.R.H. Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra.
We support the work of THAI TESOL and also engage with them for various activities hosted by Thai TESOL.