Inspection & Accreditiation Fees
The application, inspection and annual accreditation fees on this page are a brief breakdown, for the period 2023-24. More detailed accreditation and consultancy information about the fees is available via click here or info@2c2a.co.uk.
Application fees
CC&AA charges a non-refundable application fee (£300) as well as an inspection management fee. The total cost ranges from £1500 – £2,500 plus inspection fees.
Cancelation
For a full list of other types of inspections and the fees payable for them please check the CC&AA fees list.
Cancellation of inspection with less than four weeks’ notice: £100 per inspector per day (plus any expenses already incurred)
Inspection fees
All full inspections for CC&AA accreditation schemes, including those for candidacy, accrue a variable fee depending on the number of days, in person or online and inspectors required. CC&AA will confirm the total inspection fee that an institution will be charged, prior to organising the inspection.
Colleges; Online, Distance, and Blended Learning; Independent Higher Education Institutions:
For institutions accredited under these schemes, the annual accreditation fee is based on the total number of full-time students enrolled. It's important to note that Online, Distance, and Blended Learning institutions are charged according to the overall student enrollment, with specific categories recognizing their larger capacity for student numbers.
Short Course Providers:
Institutions accredited as short course providers by CC&AA are subject to an annual accreditation fee, calculated based on the number of course days.
Independent English Language Provider:
Institutions accredited under the Independent English Language Provider scheme are charged an annual accreditation fee, determined by the number of student hours dedicated to teaching.
Note for annual fees:
The annual accreditation fee is payable by all accredited institutions and approved candidates for accreditation.
A pro-rata accreditation fee is payable by institutions awarded accreditation or approved as candidates for accreditation during the year.
Fees are subject to possible change every July.