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Become an Approved Provider

Getting started with Ascentis is simple. If you’re new to delivering Ascentis qualifications, the first step is to become an approved provider. This straightforward process ensures you’re set up to offer our high-quality qualifications with confidence.

Once approved, you’ll gain access to our full range of flexible, innovative qualifications—supported by expert guidance, world-class customer service and comprehensive resources to help your learners succeed.

Already an Approved Provider?

If you’re already an approved provider with Ascentis and you’re looking to offer more of our qualifications, all you need to do is complete the Qualification Approval Form below.

How To Apply

This process is straight forward and you just need to:

  • product-catalogue
    Product Catalogue

    Step 1 – View our 2025/26 Product Catalogue

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  • centre-recognition-guidance
    Centre Recognition Guidance

    Step 2 – Read the Centre Recognition Guidance (Ofqual, CCEA or Qualifications Wales Regulated Provision)

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  • centre-recognition-form
    Centre Recognition Form

    Step 3 – Complete the centre recognition form (Ofqual, CCEA or Qualifications Wales Regulated Provision)

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  • Ascentis Centre Agreement

    Step 4 – View the Ascentis Centre Agreement – Terms & Conditions

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Ascentis approved centres benefit from

  • access-over-400

    Access to over 280 cutting-edge qualifications at no additional cost

  • dedicated-team

    A dedicated team to support you and your staff throughout the year

  • clear-progression-benefit

    Clear progression pathways to further learning, employment, or Higher Education

  • range-of-resource

    A range of resources including tutor-led resources, online resources, workbooks, videos and much more

  • no-minimum-learner

    No minimum learner registrations enabling flexibility to suit demand

  • free-internal-assessor

    Free Internal Assessor and Quality Assurance courses

  • access-to-login

    Access to the Login area on the Ascentis website which includes useful documents and guidance

  • free-regional

    Free Regional Quality Meetings and Webinars

  • free-verification

    Free Verification(s)

  • subject-specialist

    Subject Specialist External Quality Assurers

  • e-certificates

    E-certificates in addition to traditional paper certificates at no additional cost

  • qualifications-eligible

    Qualifications eligible for funding under the ESFA and Advanced Learner Loans

Why Join Ascentis

Additional Centre Recognition Guidance

All of the above is included with the centre recognition fee. We also charge an annual centre retainer fee which enables us to continue to offer high level of products and services to our customers. Please refer to the Product Catalogue.

Centre Recognition for ESOL
International Centres
Qualifications Wales Policy Statement
Partners and Accreditations