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Accreditationsand Recognitions
‘Trusted and valued worldwide’
At the beginning of the 21st century, theconcepts of globalisation and theknowledge economy are familiar to all.
There is growing acceptance that we live in a world of whatone commentator has described as ‘global reflexivity’, inwhich local issues are affected by events occurring hundreds,or even thousands, of miles away.
In a world in which economies and societies are so closelyinter-linked, the value to businesses of internationallyrecognised qualifications cannot be over-estimated.
EDI recognises the importance of providing valid and reliablequalifications that cross national boundaries, and areacceptable anywhere in the world as evidence ofcompetence and achievement.
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI)International Qualifications have been serving theinternational community since 1887, and are accredited andrecognised by an increasing number of governments.Theyare also used as benchmarks for employers around theworld, and for entry to higher education.
EDI’s commitment is to continue to work with governmentsand regulatory authorities throughout the world to ensure thatLCCI International Qualifications meet the highest standards.
This document has been created as a user-friendly source ofreference for EDI’s official accreditations and recognitions.
Introduction
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Contents
Introduction 2
About EDI 3
UKAccreditations 4
International Accreditations 5
Recognition by Institutionsof Higher Learning 7
Recognition by Professional Bodies 8
Corporate Partnerships 9
Appendices
Recognition by Institutes of Higher Education 10
Recognition by Professional Bodies 12
Corporate Partnerships 14
In 2003, the London Chamber ofCommerce and Industry ExaminationsBoard (LCCIEB) and an innovative onlineassessment company GOAL Assessmentsmerged to form Education DevelopmentInternational (EDI).
EDI is a leading UK awarding body and an educationservices company, providing vocational and professionalqualifications globally. As a leading awarding body ofinternational qualifications, EDI works in partnership withprivate training providers, colleges and other educationalorganisations around the world. EDI provides online pupiland strategic performance measures to schools and colleges.The success of EDI is built on placing customers’ educationalneeds central to its business strategy, providing excellentcustomer service and commitment to the latest technologyto deliver innovative education solutions to our partners.
Through the brand London Chamber of Commerce andIndustry International Qualifications (LCCI IQ), EDI isrecognised and valued by private training providers, employers,governments, academic institutions and students the world over.
AboutEducation Development International
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The maintenance of public confidence inqualifications is crucial. In the UK, there arestatutory regulations to ensure consistentlyhigh standards.
These regulations are strictly enforced in England by theQualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).
EDI is one of the UK’s top five awarding bodies, fullyaccredited by the following regulatory bodies to developand award qualifications:
� Qualifications and Curriculum Authority [England] (QCA)
� Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment inNorthern Ireland (CCEA)
� Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA)
� Qualifications, Curriculum and Assessment Authority forWales (ACCAC)
� National Qualifications Authority of Ireland (NQAI)[Pending]
EDI is accredited to offer qualifications on the basis of havingsatisfied the Regulatory Authorities that it has the resources,systems and procedures in place to ensure the delivery ofhigh-class qualifications within the UK National QualificationsFramework. Accreditation includes the authority to offerGeneral and Vocational Qualifications in England,Wales andNorthern Ireland and General and Scottish VocationalQualifications in Scotland.
UK and Ireland Accreditations
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LCCI International Qualifications are offered in over 100 countries.
It is EDI’s policy to work as closely as possible with governments and regulatory authorities, and wherever possible to achieveformal accreditation.
In the following countries qualifications are mandatory at the conclusion of a course or training scheme, or contribute towardsprofessional or academic progression.
Country Authority Accreditation
Antigua/Barbuda Ministry of Education Recognised as an official progression route for academic orprofessional purposes
Barbados Ministry of Education Recognised as an official progression route for academic orprofessional purposes
Brunei Ministry of Education Level 3 qualifications are formally accepted as beingequivalent to A-Levels
Cameroon General Certificate Recognised as an official progression route for academic orof Education Board professional purposes
China National Education Recognised as an official progression route for academic orExamination Authority (NEEA) professional purposes
Cyprus Cypriot Civil Service Book-keeping Levels 1 & 2, Accounting Level 3 andSecretarial awards are required for employment within theCypriot Civil Service. ELSA scores are also accepted assatisfactory of English language ability
Dutch Antilles Ministry of Education Recognised as an official progression route for academic orprofessional purposes
Guyana Ministry of Education Level 2 Qualifications are accepted as being equivalent toUK GCSEs. Level 3 Qualifications are accepted as beingequivalent to UK A-Levels
International Accreditations
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Country Authority Accreditation
Germany The Ministry of Employment Unemployment re-training schemes funded by the(‘Arbeitsagentur’) Federal Ministry forWork must culminate in an
LCCI International Qualification
Regional Education Senates LCCI IQs form compulsory components in coursesapproved by Regional Education Senates
Hong Kong HKWEB English Language qualifications accredited for the purposes ofassessing proficiency under the Hong KongWorkplace EnglishBenchmark (HKWEB) - funding available for appropriate Levels
Hungary Nyelvvizsgáztatási Akkreditációs NYAK (the government regulatory body in Hungary) hasKözpont (NYAK) conferred official accreditation on English for Business.
University and College students must pass an intermediateLevel accredited English language examination to beawarded their degree
Ireland FAS Teaching Programmes are eligible for funding underthe Competency Development Programme (CDP)
Italy Ministry of Health (ECM) Courses culminating in an LCCI English Language SkillsAssessments or English for Business qualification are creditbearing modules for skills development of Italian medicalprofessionals
Ministry of Education LCCI IQTeaching qualifications recognised by the Ministryas contributing credits towards qualifying to teach inpublic institutions
Kenya Kenyan National Recognised as an official progression route for academic orExaminations Council professional purposes
Malawi Malawi National Recognised as an official progression route for academic orExaminations Board professional purposes
Maldives Ministry of Education Recognised as an official progression route for academic orprofessional purposes
Malta Civil Service Secretarial skills awards such as Text Production areaccredited to support employment within the civil service
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Country Authority Accreditation
Mauritius Mauritius Examinations Recognised as an official progression route for academic orSyndicate professional purposes
Poland Civil Service English for Business Level 2 is a benchmark for theminimum Level of English language competence to beconsidered for employment
Sierra Leone West African Recognised as an official progression route for academic orExaminations Council professional purposes
Singapore Skills Development Fund Funding available for courses, culminating in anLCCI International Qualification
South Africa The South African Qualifications Qualifications accepted as being equivalent to those on theAuthority (SAQA) South African National Qualifications framework
South African Tourism Hospitality and Catering Vocational Qualifications areapproved by the regulatory authority (THETA)
Spain Ministry of Education of Madrid Secondary schools in the Madrid region are using Englishfor Business in the school curriculum for commerciallanguage studies
St Kitts & Nevis Ministry of Education Recognised as an official progression route for academic orprofessional purposes
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EDI is continually seeking closer working relationships with ministries around the world, with a view to adding value toLCCI International Qualifications through their endorsement.
Each year thousands of LCCI IQ studentsaspire to enter higher learning. EDI iscommitted to ensuring that LCCIInternational Qualifications offerprogression routes.
The following categories of recognition are in force:
A majority of universities in the UK accept LCCI IQs assatisfying general entry requirements.
In addition a number of institutions in Australia, Brazil,Italy, Malaysia and numerous other countries also acceptLCCI IQs as satisfying general entry criteria.
A majority of universities, both in the UK and overseas,accept LCCI English Language qualifications as satisfying thelanguage requirements for candidates, whose first language isnot English.The following qualifications are listed on theUniversities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)website as evidence of a suitable level of languageproficiency: (www.ucas.com/studyuk/englang.html)
� English for Business (EFB) - pass at Level 3
� English for Commerce (EFC) - pass at Level 3
� Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (SEFIC) -pass at Level 3
� English Language Skills Assessment (ELSA) Reading &Listening - test Score of 383/500
Across Europe, LCCI English Language qualifications arerecognised by universities and institutions of higher learning,including the University of Pavia (Italy) and theVerussakademie in Baden-Wurttenberg (Germany), as credit
bearing modules as part of the European Credit TransferSystem (ECTS).This assists higher education establishmentsin having a clearer understanding of comparative levels oflanguage proficiency, across the continent.
The integration of LCCI IQs into the ECTS is aided by theiralignment to the Common European Framework (CEF),which enables comparison of language qualifications acrossEuropean centres with differing national education standards.
LCCI English Language qualifications are also accepted forentry into specific programmes, such as the Masters andPhD programmes offered by UNESP (Universidade EstadualPaulista) in Sao Paolo Brazil.
A list of institutions of higher learning accepting LCCI IQs assatisfactory of general or specific English Languagerequirements can be found in Appendix 1.
A number of institutions have confirmed that they will exemptholders of LCCI Level 4 qualifications in Business and EnglishLanguage from modules in year one of a degree course.
For further information about institutions offeringexemptions to LCCI candidates, please contact the EDICustomer Service and Relations team:
T: +44 (0)8707 202 909
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General Entrance
ExemptionsSpecific English Language Requirements
In addition to progression routes to higher education, LCCI International Qualifications arealso recognised for entry into professional bodies.
The following are a selection of international professional associations whose entry examinations are waived for holders of LCCI IQs.
For a comprehensive listing of professional bodies accepting LCCI IQs for exemptions to entry requirements see Appendix 2.
Recognition byProfessional Bodies
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Organisation Recognition
The Association of Chartered Exemptions granted for one or more modules (A1,A2, B1, B2 & B3)Certified Accountants (ACCA) of the CertifiedTechnicians Scheme to holders of LCCI Level 3 single
subject certificates in relevant fields
Chartered Institute of Management Various Level 3 & 4 qualifications acceptable for exemptionAccounting (CIMA) purposes from similar subjects within CIMA
Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development The institute offers exemptions to holders of LCCI IQs in similar(CIPD) subjects with evidence of previous experiential learning
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Level 3 Certificates provide exemption from similar subjects withinthe CIPS Certificate or Advanced Certificate in Purchasing Supply
Institute of Public Relations (IPR) Holders of Level 3 subjects with 2 years relevant experience inPublic Relations will be granted direct IPR Diploma entry
As well as the formal status provided by government and regulators, LCCI InternationalQualifications are also endorsed by a number of large employers and industrial associations.
The high value placed on the qualifications is attributable to their relevance to the modern business environment and to theirpractical applications.
LCCI IQs form a crucial part of corporate training schemes as well as skills auditing and recruitment programmes.
A wider listing of companies recognising and using EDI qualifications is in Appendix 3.
Corporate Partnerships
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Organisation Application of LCCI IQs
BASF, Oracle, (Latin America) Oracle and BASF use LCCI IQs in English Language to help assess and celebratethe effectiveness of in-company training schemes.This testing has been introducedto their operations across Latin America
Daimler-Chrysler (Italy) Daimler-Chrysler have introduced LCCI IQs in business English as the finalqualification in their in-company training schemes
FM Global (Brazil) FM Global has adopted English Language Skills Assessment (ELSA) to establish aminimum English language benchmark for recruitment and promotion purposes
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (Kuwait) The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has chosen Foundation EnglishLanguage Skills Assessments (FELSA) as its approved measure of internationalEnglish Language competency
Siemens (Germany) Siemens has incorporated LCCI IQs in Business English into their ManagementAccounting masters qualification in their training school Siemens Academy
Anglia Ruskin University
Aston Business School
Brunel University
Coventry Business School
De Montfort University (Leicester)
Durham Business School
Kingston University
Leeds Metropolitan University
London South Bank University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Northampton University College
Open University
Oxford Brookes University
St Mary's College
University of Aberdeen
University of Bath
University of Bournemouth
University of Bradford
University of Brighton
University of Bristol
University of Central England(Birmingham)
University of Central Lancashire(Preston)
University of Durham
University of East Anglia
University of East London
University of Exeter
University of Greenwich
University of Hertfordshire
University of Huddersfield
University of Hull
University of Kent at Canterbury
University of Lancaster
University of Leicester
University of Lincoln
University of Liverpool
University of London (Kings College)
University of London (Queen Mary)
University of London(University College)
University of Loughborough
University of Luton
University of Manchester
University of Middlesex
University of Newcastle
University of Northumbria
University of Plymouth
University of Portsmouth
University of Reading
University of Salford
University of Sheffield
University of Staffordshire
University of Sunderland
University of Surrey
University of Sussex
University ofWarwick
University ofWest of England(Bristol)
University ofWolverhampton
Westminster University
List of institutions of higher education accepting LCCI IQs as satisfying general or Englishlanguage specific entry requirements:
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Appendix I
Recognition byInstitutions of Higher Education
England
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Heriot-Watt University
Robert Gordon University
(Aberdeen)
University of Aberdeen
University of Abertay (Dundee)
University of Dundee
University of Edinburgh
University of Glasgow
University of Paisley
University of St Andrew's
University of Stirling
University of Strathclyde
Scotland
University of Glamorgan
University ofWales (Aberystwyth)
University ofWales (Bangor)
University ofWales (Lampeter)
University ofWales (Swansea)
Wales
Bond University
Chisholme Institute of Technical andFurther Education
Deakin University
Edith Cowan University
La Trobe University
RMIT University
Swinburne University
TAFE, New SouthWales
The Australian National University
University of Adelaide
University of Ballarat
University of Melbourne
University of New England
University of Newcastle
University of South Australia
University of Southern Queensland
University of Sydney
University of Tasmania
University of Technology, Sydney
Victoria University
Western Australia
Australia
Auckland University of Technology
Lincoln University
Massey University
University of Auckland
University of Canterbury
University of Otago
University ofWaikato
Victoria University
New Zealand
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Università Cagliari
Università Castellanza
Università Cosenza
Università degli Studi - Bologna
Università degli Studi - Brescia
Università della Calabria - Facoltà diIngegneria
Università di Bari - Facoltà diEconomia
Università di Genova
Università di Messina
Università di Padova
Università di Perugia - Facoltà diIngegneria
Università di Roma Tor Vergata
Università di RomaTRE
Università di Udine - Facoltà diEconomia
Università di Verona- Facoltà diEconomia
Università Ferrara
Università Lecce
Università Palermo
Università Parma
Università Potenza
Università Reggio Calabria
Università Salerno
Università Terni
Università Torino
Università Trento
Università Treviso
Università Udine
Università Varese
Università Venezia
Italy
Institute of Business Executives
Multimedia University
Taylor’s College
Universiti Industri Selangor
Universiti Tenaga Nasional
Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (Unitar)
Malaysia
Higher School of Hotel Services andCatering Business in Poznan
Higher School of Hotel Services andTourism in Czestochowa
Higher School of Tourism and HotelServices in Gdansk
Higher School of Tourism and HotelServices inWarsaw
The Polish Open University/Warsaw
Warsaw School of Economics (SGH)
Warsaw School of Social Psychology
Poland
Management Development Institute Singapore Institute of Management
Singapore
University of Johannesburg
South Africa
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Appendix 2
Recognition byProfessional Bodies
Association of Business Executives
Association of Chartered CertifiedAccountants (ACCA)
Association of InternationalAccountants
Association of Medical Secretaries,Practice Managers, Administratorsand Receptionists (AMSPAR)
Association of Taxation Technicians
British International Freight Association
CAM Foundation Ltd
Chartered Institute of ManagementAccountants
Chartered Institute of Marketing
Chartered Institute of Personnel andDevelopment
Chartered Institute of Purchasingand Supply
Chartered Management Institute
Institute for the Management ofInformation Systems
Institute of AdministrativeManagement
Institute of Financial Accountants
Institute of Leadership andManagement
Institute of Legal Executives
Institute of Packaging
Institute of Public Relations
Institute of Qualified PrivateSecretaries
Institute of Sales and MarketingManagement
International Association of Book-keepers
International Association of BusinessComputing
NCC Education Services
The Institute of Logistics andTransport
The National Association ofLicensed Paralegals
The following professional associations exempt holders of relevant LCCI InternationalQualifications from their entry requirements:
Full details of the inter-relationship between International Qualifications and these bodies can be obtained by contacting theEDI Customer Service and Relations team:
T: +44 (0)8707 202 909
Professional Associations
Appendix 3
Corporate Partnerships
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ABB
AGF Brazil,
Arriva Trains
Babcock
Banco Central
Banco do Brazil
Bardella
BASF
Baur-Versand
Bayer
BerlinerWasserbetriebe
BEWAG (BerlinerElektrizitaetswerkeAG)
BMW
Bosch, Campinas
BP Oil Ltd
Bradesco/BCN
Bradford and SonsLtd
British Nuclear FuelsLtd
Bryson Montgomery
Circa Ltd
Commerzbank
CVT
CWT
DaimlerChrysler
Danfoss
Degussa
Dekra
Deutsche Bahn
Deutsche Bank
DeutscheBundeswehr
Deutscher Herold
Dresdner Bank
Drumcar ParkEnterprises
Endaim Ltd
Ernst &Young
Federal Express
First Essex
First Manchester
First PLC
First Worcester
FM Polska
Freemans PLC
Giroflex
Glaxosmithkline
Goldwell
Grampian CountyFood Group
Hardings Coaches
Herlitz
Hewlett Packard
Hochtief
IBM
Johnson’s Coaches
Korn & FerryInternational
KPMG
Kredyte Bank
Lafarge Polska
Lothian Buses
LuftHansa
Mannesmann
Marco Polo
Mars
Martins e SalviaAdvogados
Mercedes-Benz
Mercia Partnership
Mike De CourceyTravel
Motorola
National Bank ofPoland
Opel
Oracle
Principles
Provident
PZU
Readymix
Robert Bosch
Roehm
Ruhrkohle
Sabre
Sachs Automotive
Sainsbury’s
Schering
Selfridges PLC
Siemens
Sihl
Sony
Sparkasse
Stagecoach Bluebird
StagecoachWestScotland
TelekomunikacjaPolska S.A
The Royal Bank ofScotland
Thyssen
TMD Friction UK Ltd
Travel West Midlands
Trent Barton Buses
Tutogen
Unilever
Universal Music
Universa-Versicherung
Volkswagen do Brazil
Wella
Wyevale GardenCentres PLC
The employers listed below use LCCI International Qualifications as a component in theircompany training and HR practices:
Employers
Telephone: +44 (0)8707 202 909Email: [email protected]: +44 (0)2476 516 505
Education Development InternationalInternational House, Siskin Parkway East, Middlemarch Business Park,Coventry, CV3 4PE, United Kingdom
www.lcci.org.ukEDI awards the LCCI International Qualifications across the major business disciplines.
The initials LCCI and the words LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANDINDUSTRY are (registered) trade marks belonging to The London Chamber ofCommerce and are used under licence.
LCCI International Qualifications are awardedby Education Development International
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