ACS has been established since 1979, and has established a high level of respect in academic circles within a range of disciplines, in the UK, Australia and beyond. Staff include world renowned academics from several countries, and it maintains active partnerships with respected institutions in several countries including Ireland, Australia and India.
The school’s credentials are varied, and include:
ACS is recognised by the International Accreditation and Recognition Council (IARC). Most ACS courses (certificate and higher) are accredited by IARC.
- ACS is CYQ Centre Approved (centre code ACS523) with the YMCA in the UK
Accredited Training Centre with the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. - Selected courses have been registered under the Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELCAS) through the UK Department of Defense (Provider Ref. No. 1853)
- ACS is accredited by the Accreditation Board of the Maldives
- ACS is a member of the Institute of Horticulture (UK) Careers Advisory Board.
- ACS conducts RHS qualifications (Certificate II to M.Hort qualifications are awarded by the RHS after passing RHS conducted examinations. These awards include ones accredited through the Qualifications Curriculum Authority).
- College Member of Complementary Medicine Assoc. assessed to teach a range of areas incl. Counselling, Nutrition, Natural Therapies
- ACS conducts a Diploma in Psychology and Counselling formally recognized through
the Australian Counselling Association.
- Selected Health Science courses articulate into diploma and degree level qualifications –both at government recognized Australian institutions and at World Health Organisation recognized institutions in the Caribbean.
- Member of ACS Global Partners Network -committed to Ethical Education
ACS and it’s staff are members of many UK and overseas Industry bodies, including:
British Institute for Learning and Development
Gold Coast Education Network (foundation member)
Australian Council of Private Education and Training
(foundation Member)
Complimentary Medicine Association
(UK)
Institute of Horticulture
Australian Nursery Industry Association
International Herb Association
Association for Coaching (UK) Organisational Member (OMAC)
Articulation Arrangements
ACS has established articulation and partnerships with various other highly credible institutions. Through these formal arrangements graduates may obtain various types of formal recognition and accreditation for studies undertaken through ACS; and advance standing in selected courses at vocational or higher education levels that directly or indirectly are accredited through various industry or government bodies in a range of countries.
These articulation arrangements are varied from course to course and can be investigated in more specific detail by contacting the school.
Example: Graduates in the ACS foundation diploma in Natural health are afforded significant credits/advance standing in a range of Australian accredited Advanced Diplomas offered through Health Schools Australia.
Professional & Industry Associations
Joining a Professional or Industry organization is a very real way of benefiting your career.
How memberships may benefit you:
- Provides additional credentials (Often membership is only open to people who meet certain criteria such as an approved qualification and or certain)
- Often allows you to put additional letters after your name
- Provides networking opportunities
- Provides business opportunities
- Gives you a say in development of an industry (eg. Such bodies are often given opportunities to input into government)
- Information or advisory services
Note: Every organization has its own distinct purpose and mix of services that are provided to the membership. Some are geared to support their members businesses more than others. Others may focus more strongly on professional development opportunities
A range of professional bodies accept ACS students (from appropriate courses) as members.
ACS encourages students to join and become active (where relevant) with the following organizations.
