AIBS Online registration with the United Kingdom Register of
Learning Providers (UKRLP)
AIBS Online was verified against a recognised external source and
has been allocated a UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN):
10019462.
The UK Register of Learning Providers
is the Department for Education and Skills 'one-stop'
portal used by government departments, agencies, learners, and
employers.
The UK Register of Learning Providers is a “Managing Information
Across Partners” sponsored project which aims to allow the sharing
of information between Government Departments, agencies such as
the Learning and Skills Council, Jobcentre Plus, the Adult
Learning Inspectorate and learning providers.
AIBS Online received
Centre Approval from OCN
AIBS Online is a registered member
and Approved Centre of the
National Open College Network
(NOCN) providing NOCN accredited course University Preparation
Programme. The Centre Approval ensures students receive high
quality education from AIBS Online which undergoes rigorous
quality assurance procedures as
outlined here.
AIBS Online received OCN accreditation for the
University Preparation Programme
OCN
South East Region (OCNSER) has approved AIBS Online programme of
study entitled ‘University Preparation Programme’, as meeting the
academic and quality standards. This means that the programme is a
suitable progression route into United Kingdom university level
study. To see a list of just some United Kingdom Universities who
recognise the OCN accreditations please click
here.
The following chart illustrates the approximate equivalences
between credit framework levels and other forms of measuring
achievement.
AIBS Online University Preparation Programme =
Level
Three =
NVQ3 =
GNVQ
Advanced =
= A Level
OCNSER is a licensed member of the National Open College Network
which is approved by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority
to offer qualifications and accredited courses of learning in
England.
The standards of achievement on the University Preparation
Programme will be externally verified by a specially appointed
external verifier (referred to as Quality Reviewer). The Quality
Reviewer will sign off the achievement of individual students and
will report to OCN as the awarding body. Students will be issued
OCN and AIBS Online certificates to students for successful
completion.
The programme has been approved using the criteria for the
Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) which is currently under
development by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. This
means that the University Preparation Programme and any other
courses developed by AIBS Online will articulate with and be
compatible with the QCF.
AIBS Online received
Centre Approval from OCN 
