BACS was founded in 2000 to create a thorough quality assurance program for independent further and higher education in the UK. Our accreditation is recognized globally by students, agents, and government representatives as the most definitive indicator of educational quality in the private sector. Together with the British Council, whose Accreditation UK program acts as the authoritative reference for the country’s English language institutions, we have supervised the assessment of private post-16 education for more than 30 years.
We are dedicated to promoting the highest educational standards provided by independent colleges while offering prospective students a vital resource for quality in a frequently intricate sector. Our status as a charity shapes our mission not only to evaluate institutions but also to support their efforts to enhance standards and the overall quality of education for everyone.
Our central office personnel and a team of knowledgeable inspectors collaborate to assist independent education and training providers in improving their standards and achieving their potential. We are the sole registered charity of this nature in the UK.
BACS offers services such as accreditation and tailored consultancy for a wide array of diverse educational providers. Both UK and international governments seek BACS’s expertise due to our extensive experience and unmatched understanding of the sector.