About EBC
Accreditation - opens more doors to TEFL jobs
An officially accredited course
- Click here to see the accredited EBC INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE in TESOL course programme on the Ascentis web site.
- The course is written to QCF level 4 standards.
- The Ascentis course programme code is CA ICTESOL4.
- Written or verbal confirmation of authenticity can be obtained by contacting the accreditation department via email
or by telephone at
+44 1524 845 046 (outside the UK)
01524 845 046 (inside the UK)
- Ascentis is listed on the British Council Website as a recognised examination board.
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EBC
is a recognised Ascentis centre |
EBC's registered centre number is 684 |
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The EBC International TEFL Certificate course has been accredited as being at NQF level 4 by Ascentis (OCNW) a National Awarding Body.
See EBC's recognised centre entry on the Ascentis College List
Ascentis (OCNW) is a National Awarding Body, approved by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) and is licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA).
- The QCA and QAA are both British Government organisations
- The QCA oversees the National Awarding Bodies
- The QAA ensures that higher education qualifications are of a sound standard
Up to 15 academic credits
The EBC International Certificate in TESOL (accredited by Ascentis) is worth 15 academic credits. As with all accredited qualifications, you should check with your receiving institution regarding their credit transfer criteria.
Why is accreditation important to you?
Answer:
- Quality training
- Access to more TEFL jobs
Quality training
Our EBC International Certificate in TESOL award meets British Council requirements for those teaching in its accredited schools.
The EBC International Certificate in TESOL is a proven, top-quality certificate and one of a select few
that is good enough for a world-famous institution like the British
Council.
Our accredited status also means that the quality of our course is independently checked regarding:
- the syllabus we use
- our course manuals
- the qualifications and experience of our tutors
- the quality of our training centre
- the content of our web site
Access to more TEFL jobs
Many more doors will be open to you regarding TEFL jobs. The British Council is a case in point. You can only work for them if you have a qualification, like the EBC International Certificate in TESOL, that meets their minimum teaching qualification requirements.


