Making the decision to invest in your education is certainly
a positive step forward into achieving your career goals. With so many colleges and institutions
available online and on campus, choosing the appropriate one for you can be
quite overwhelming, especially for international students hoping to earn a
degree from the UK or USA.
With So many choices, the first thing you need to check when
researching is to ensure the institution is recognized. There are a number of
simply ways to determine this before you make your educational investment.
What is
Accreditation?
The accreditation of
a college means that it has been assessed by educational authorities to ensure
that the level and quality of education is acceptable.
USA Accreditation
In the USA, this
falls under the responsibility of the Council of Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA).
Their website is www.chea.org
- Regional Accreditation
- National Accreditation
- Diploma Mills
UK Accreditation
- Taught Degree Awarding Powers
- Quality Assurance Agency
EFA Accredited
Institutions
Depending on the
geographical location and technique of learning, institutions are awarded with
either a National or a Regional accreditation.
National
National accredited
colleges predominately offer more vocational, technical and career fulfilled
programs with the outcome that a student can earn a degree, diploma or
certificate. There are currently 52 National program accreditors in the U.S
online and on a campus. The most commonly form of National accreditation online
is:
·
Accreditation by the Distance Education &
Training Council (DETC)
Regional
Regional colleges
however, are approved accreditation through authorities in specific areas of
the country. There are six regional accrediting bodies in the U.S which permit
accreditation within their location.
They are:
They are:
- Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (Commission on Higher Education)
- New England Association of School and Colleges (Commission on Technical and Career Institutions and Commission on Institutions of Higher Education)
- North Central Associations of Colleges and Schools (The Higher Learning Commission)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (Commission on Colleges)
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities)
Regional colleges are
stated as the most common form of accreditation within the U.S.
However you choose to
study, you should always do research and make sure that the U.S. institution
has accreditation. Whether the college is nationally or regionally accredited,
doesn’t matter as long as you can earn a genuine degree at the end of your
studies. Always make sure that you have requested the vital information about
an institution before you apply.
EFA College Accreditation
EFA currently have
six partnerships across the U.S. and U.K. These are:
Anglia Ruskin University
Ashworth College
James Madison High School
University of Derby
University of Derby Online
US University
Your
education is important to us, which is why at EFA, we’ve made sure that all our
partnerships with colleges and universities are accredited either nationally or
regionally. Over 3,000 students have put their trust in our services and
successfully graduated with legitimate degrees in a range of different fields.
By having accredited partnerships across the UK and US in both regionally and nationally, we are able to provide our students with a wider variety on what and how they choose to study. Our main priority is to deliver international students with equal opportunities. We are a trustworthy service with an excellent growing reputation.
For more information about
accreditation we advise you to call our admissions team on
786.206.3531
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