How we work with Independent Institutions
Although the majority of our courses have been designed such that they can be completed through independent study, many of our students choose to benefit from additional tuition and support from institutions within their own country. The type of support provided varies, but can include full-time classes, part-time classes, and occasional revision sessions. In addition to access to tuition and pastoral support, by studying at a local institution, students can gain access to a range of facilities, and opportunities to network with other University of London International Programmes students.
Teaching institutions have played and continue to play a central role in the ongoing development of the University of London International Programmes in two main ways. Firstly, the support they provide has been a key factor in the success of many of our students. Secondly, they have helped the University of London International Programmes to grow and to provide access for a greater range of students.
In recognition of the importance of such institutions, the University of London has introduced a framework which provides a more formal basis for such relationships. This framework, known as the ‘Institutions Policy Framework’ recognises institutions that meet a set of specific quality criteria. Under this framework institutions are awarded either Affiliate Centre or Registered Centre status:
- In order to be recognised as an Affiliate Centre, an institution must demonstrate a sustained commitment to developing high standards in respect of the teaching, support and administration.
- In order to be recognised as a Registered Centre, an institution must have acceptable standards for the purpose of supporting students of the University of London International Programmes in preparing for their examinations.
To gain recognition, an institution would need to apply for admission to this framework. This would normally happen after the institution has several years of successfully suporting students registered with the University of London International Programmes.
However, we appreciate that for many institutions, the ongoing support of the University of London is crucial during their development stage. As such, a key aspect of the recognition process is the candidacy phase. Once an institution enters this phase of the recognition process, it receives a range of support from the University of London International Programmes, including access to study materials and the appropriate Virtual Learning Environment, and marketing support.
If you are interested in providing support for students registered with, or would like to have existing support formally recognised by the University of London, please contact:
Dr Tangjie Ward
Head of Institutions and Global Development
University of London International Programmes
Stewart House,
32 Russell Square,
London
WC1B 5DN
Tel.: +44 (0) 207 862 8325
Fax: +44 (0) 207 862 8383
Email: tangjie.ward@london.ac.uk