Accreditations & Affiliations

ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Schools)

ASIC (The Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities) is an independent international educational standard assessment agency based in the United Kingdom.

ASIC is an independent, government approved accreditation body specialising in the accreditation of schools, colleges, universities, training organisations and online and distance education providers, both in the UK and overseas.

In addition, ASIC is a member or affiliate of the following organizations:

Council for Higher Education Accreditation International Quality Group

Council for Higher Education Accreditation International Directory

European Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ENQA) affiliate member

European Distance and E-learning Network (EDEN)

NAFSA: Association of International Educators

British Quality Foundation (BQF)

OTHM Awarding Body

OTHM is a UK based Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual (Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) and recognised by Qualifications Wales. It has a network of delivery centres around the world which includes the Step In Education to deliver their qualifications. Click here to know about  OTHM Qualifications.

OTHM is also a full member of Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB), the trade association for vocational awarding bodies in the UK which represents the interests of over 110 awarding bodies by liaising with key stakeholders, including the regulators, government departments and funding agencies.

OTHM has established strong academic relationships in the UK and overseas to ensure that OTHM qualifications are globally accepted by all academic institutions. We provide numerous OTHM Qualification courses at Step In Education, at all levels.

The local and international recognition has enabled OTHM graduates to enhance their employability skills as well as allowing them to join degree and/or Master top-up programmes.

University of Chichester

The University of Chichester is a public university with campuses based in the city of Chichester and the nearby coastal resort of Bognor Regis. Its heritage stretches back into the nineteenth century when, in 1839, Bishop Otter College was established. London College of Professional Studies provides Master of Business Administration (MBA) full time and MBA Top Up in association with University of Chichester.

The University of Chichester has 14 departments, with specialisms including Humanities, Sport, Musical Theatre and Education. Since 2013, both campuses have seen major expansion-led building works.

The MBA (top-up) is validated and awarded by the University of Chichester and delivered by OTHM. Step In Education is committed to provide excellent education.

London Graduate School

London Graduate School is a dynamic institution that offers flexible degree and masters top-up programmes which are designed for students to gain knowledge and skills for a fast changing and complex world.

LGSGlobal partnered with University of Chichester to ensure that all programmes are of the highest standard. LGS programmes are delivered using a blended learning approach and a fully resourced virtual learning environment along with access to experienced academic team.

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