Accreditation Service for International Colleges

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Accreditation Service for International Colleges and Universities
AbbreviationASIC
Formation2007
Legal statusNon-Profit [1]
PurposeAssuring UK border reporting, and quality assurance services to independent colleges and universities
Location
  • ASIC, Fast Track House,Pearson Way,Thornaby on Tees,TS17 6PT [2]
Region served
UK and Global
Membership ENQA (affiliate), CHEA IQG, EDEN, NAFSA, BQF, UN Academic Impact Continuing Professional Development Professional Development
Chairman
Maurice Dimmock
Main organ
ASIC Board
Website asicuk.com

The Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) is a private educational agency based in the United Kingdom that accredits UK-based and international schools, universities, and other education providers. [3]

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ASIC has been appointed by the United Kingdom Government's Home Office UK Border Agency to accredit private UK colleges for visa purposes.[ citation needed ] In this capacity, ASIC distinguishes colleges that actually provide educational services from bogus institutions that allow international students to obtain fraudulent visas. [4] [5]

Higher Education Authorization

The United Kingdom- ASIC is recognized by the UK Home Office (Visa and Immigration)6 [6] .

United Arab Emirates- ASIC is recognized as an accreditor. [7]

Thailand- ASIC is a recognized Accreditor. [8]

Kingdom of Jordan- ASIC is recognized as an Accreditor. [9]

Primary and Secondary Authorization

Indonesia- ASIC is a recognized accreditor. [10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/06040297
  2. ↑ https://www.asic.org.uk/about
  3. ↑ "Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC)". chea.org. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021.
  4. ↑ "Short-term study visa: Eligibility - GOV.UK". www.gov.uk.
  5. ↑ Institutions accredited, February 2011; archived at the Wayback Machine, 5 March 2016.
  6. ↑ https://www.gov.uk/visa-to-study-english/your-course
  7. ↑ https://ipap.mohesr.gov.ae/Pages/International-Accreditation-Bodies/Valid.aspx
  8. ↑ https://www.onesqa.or.th/en/content-view/1218/4277/
  9. ↑ https://rce.mohe.gov.jo/Files/55-2023-en.pdf
  10. ↑ https://di2movz60o1pa.cloudfront.net/uploads/general-images/Salinan-Kepmen-No.-73_O_2025-1.pdf
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