Become Approved Centre

1. General Requirements

Must be legally registered with the relevant authorities in the respective country. This includes the authorities for the purpose of tax as well as education (where applicable).

Must have 2 years or more experience in the education and training business.

The centre must have a physical presence e.g., an office, etc.

Supporting Evidence (Must be submitted online)

Certificate of Registration with relevant authorities
Certificate of Registration with relevant authorities if it mentions the registration date, or any other official document that shows the business has been operating for the last 2 years or more
A rent agreement or ownership deed

2. Management System Requirements

The prospective delivery centres must have the following procedures established and implemented:

Learners' registration procedure Requirements

Complaints handling procedure Requirements

Learners Appeals (against Assessment Decision) handling procedure Requirements

Reasonable Adjustments and Special Consideration procedure Requirements

Conflict of Interest Management Procedure Requirements

Data storage and protection procedure Requirements

GDPR compliance procedure (Personal data handling) Requirements

Qualification withdrawal procedure Requirements

Assessments Delivery and Internal Quality Assurance procedure Requirements

Malpractice and Maladministration handling procedure Requirements

Customer Service Policy Requirements

Health and Safety Policy Requirements

Equal Opportunity Policy Requirements

Note: There shall be additional Qualification Specific Requirements for Assessors and Internal Quality Assurance Staff. Please read Qualification Specifications to know these requirements. Only apply for becoming an Approved Centre when your Centre meets all the requirements regarding the LeadQual qualifications you intend to offer.

Application Fees

Stage 1 Application: £250 (non-refundable)

EQA Visit (if Stage 1 is successful): £650 (Non Refundable)

Note: If there is a need for an additional EQA visit, a fee of £650 (Non Refundable) shall be charged again.

Become an Approved Centre

1. General Requirements

Supporting Evidence (Must be submitted online)

2. Management System Requirements

Application Fees