Accreditation

Course Accreditation

Independent evaluation and quality recognition for individual TEFL and TESOL courses. Demonstrate that your specific program meets the ATS quality standard.

Course-Level Recognition

What Is Course Accreditation?

While institutional accreditation covers an entire provider organization, ATS Course Accreditation focuses on an individual TEFL or TESOL program. It confirms that a specific course — its design, content, assessment and delivery — meets the ATS quality benchmarks for that course type.

Course accreditation is suitable for providers who offer a single course, wish to accredit selected programs within a larger catalog, or who are building toward full institutional accreditation over time.

Each accredited course receives its own ATS course accreditation mark and registry listing, which learners can verify independently.

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Courses eligible for ATS accreditation

  • TEFL certificate courses (100hr, 120hr, 150hr+)
  • TESOL diploma and advanced programs
  • Online and blended TEFL courses
  • In-person TEFL intensive programs
  • Specialist TEFL courses (Young Learners, Business English, EAP)
  • TEFL trainer development programs
What Is Evaluated

Course Evaluation Criteria

ATS course evaluation focuses on five core quality dimensions applicable to the specific course type and delivery mode.

Curriculum Design

Learning outcomes, syllabus structure, content coverage, CEFR alignment and progressive skill development.

Teaching Practice

Practical teaching component, observed hours or simulation, feedback framework and reflective practice elements.

Assessment Integrity

Assessment methods, marking rubrics, grade descriptors, moderation and certification validity.

Delivery Quality

Tutor or trainer qualifications, contact hours, learner engagement approach and course navigation (for online).

Learner Support

Pre-course information, orientation, learner guidance during study, feedback mechanisms and completion support.

Institutional vs Course

Course Accreditation vs Institutional Accreditation

FeatureCourse AccreditationInstitutional Accreditation
ScopeIndividual courseWhole organization
Standards coverageCourse-relevant standardsAll 8 ATS standards
Best forSingle programs, building toward institutionalEstablished multi-course providers
Registry listingCourse-level entryOrganizational entry with course list
Badge typeATS Accredited Course badgeATS Accredited Provider badge
Validity2–3 years1–5 years (level-dependent)
Providers with both institutional and course accreditation may display both marks. Course accreditation may count toward institutional accreditation evidence when applying subsequently.

Get Your Course ATS Accredited

A quality-recognized TEFL or TESOL course stands out in a crowded market. Start your course accreditation application today.

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