Accreditations
27 July 2023 2026-08-13 13:12Accreditations
Academic relationships
Our Accreditors & Partners
Explore the universities, awarding organisations and quality bodies connected with Caspian School’s academic provision.
Working with established organisations
Academic relationships that support student progression
Our course portfolio includes programmes associated with universities and recognised awarding organisations. Each course page explains its qualification, awarding arrangement and current status.
Please note that programme availability, awarding arrangements and validation status vary by course. Always review the relevant course page for current and complete information before applying.
Accreditors & partners
Organisations connected with Caspian
Universities, awarding organisations, regulators, services and professional bodies play different roles. The label on each card explains the nature of the relationship.
University relationships
Review the relevant course page for the current award, validation and delivery arrangement.
University of Derby
Selected Caspian programmes are connected with the University of Derby. Review the individual course page for the current award and delivery arrangement.
Visit the University of Derby →
University of West London
Course availability and validation status can change. Please use the relevant course page to confirm the latest University of West London arrangement.
Visit the University of West London →Awarding organisations
Qualification titles and levels are confirmed on the individual course page.
Pearson
Caspian offers selected programmes leading to Pearson qualifications, including BTEC Higher National provision where shown on the course page.
Visit Pearson Qualifications →
NCFE
Selected technical and professional programmes at Caspian lead to NCFE qualifications. Current titles and levels are listed in the course directory.
Visit NCFE →
NCC Education
NCC Education is a UK awarding body and a global provider of British education, with qualifications in areas including business and computing.
Visit NCC Education →Regulation, services & memberships
These organisations support regulation, funding, quality, student protection, recognition and professional standards.
Office for Students
Caspian School is registered with the Office for Students in the approved (fee cap) category. Provider details can be checked on the OfS Register.
View Caspian on the OfS Register →
Student Loans Company
The Student Loans Company administers student finance services across the UK. Eligibility and funding depend on the student, course and current rules.
Visit the Student Loans Company →
Quality Assurance Agency
QAA is the independent quality body for UK higher education. Caspian displays its current QAA membership badge and publishes further quality information.
Read Caspian’s QAA information →
Advance HE
Advance HE works with higher education institutions to support teaching, learning, leadership, equality and effective governance.
Visit Advance HE →
OIA
The Office of the Independent Adjudicator operates the independent student complaints scheme for higher education in England and Wales.
Visit the OIA →
Matrix Standard
The Matrix Standard is the international quality standard for organisations that deliver information, advice and guidance services.
Visit the Matrix Standard →
UK ENIC
UK ENIC is the UK National Information Centre for the recognition and comparison of international qualifications and skills.
Visit UK ENIC →
REC
The Recruitment and Employment Confederation represents the UK recruitment industry and promotes professional standards and good practice.
Visit REC →Quality & standards
Clear information about every course
Accreditation, awarding and validation arrangements are specific to individual programmes. Caspian aims to explain these arrangements clearly so that applicants and students can understand who awards the qualification and the status of the course.
For full details, review the current course page or contact the School before making an application.
Explore policies and quality information →Before you apply
How to check an awarding arrangement
Use these three checks to make sure you are reading the current information for your chosen programme.
Open the course page
Check the course title, level, awarding organisation, campus, fees and current intake information.
Read the status carefully
Look for any wording about validation, approval, availability or other conditions connected with the programme.
Ask if you are unsure
Contact the admissions team before applying if you need clarification about an award or academic relationship.
Your next step
Find the right course for you
Explore current programmes or contact the Caspian team for guidance about qualifications, awarding arrangements and applications.
