Ascentis Wins Two Prestigious FAB 2024 Awards!

We are delighted to announce that Ascentis has achieved an incredible milestone at the FAB 2024 Awards! At the prestigious ceremony held on 25th November at the Marriott Hotel in Leicester, Ascentis proudly walked away with the Innovation of the Year and Awarding Organisation of the Year.

These accolades underscore our unwavering dedication to excellence, innovation, and making a meaningful impact in education.

Awarding Organisation of the Year

Being named Awarding Organisation of the Year is a tremendous honour. This recognition reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality qualifications and providing unparalleled support to learners and educators across the UK.

Innovation of the Year

In collaboration with Metaverse Learning, we were thrilled to receive the Innovation of the Year award. This achievement highlights our drive to lead the education sector with cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches, ensuring we remain at the forefront of educational advancements. This collaboration saw the launch of new immersive technology to transform English language learning, which is available to all Ascentis ESOL centres.

Ascentis Wins Two Prestigious FAB 2024 Awards!

“We are so proud of our partnership with Ascentis and this award is testament to the innovation that can come from a pioneering AO and a deeply collaborative approach to building state of the art technology. The immersive learning being generated is already changing the lives of learners and we‘ve only just begun in our joint quest to transform assessment. Watch this space!” 

-Jason Holt CBE, Co-founder and CEO

 A Year to Celebrate

Adding to the excitement, we are delighted to share that 2025 marks Ascentis’ 50th anniversary. Winning these awards as we approach this landmark year makes the achievement even more special. It’s a testament to our legacy of excellence and our ongoing mission to transform education.

Our Purpose

As a registered educational charity, our sole purpose is to provide the highest level of service to all our customers. We are committed to offering clear progression routes that empower learners to climb the ‘qualifications ladder’ and achieve their lifelong aspirations.

The FAB Awards, now in their 9th year, celebrate the exceptional contributions of awarding organisations and their employees to education and skills development in the UK. For more details about the FAB Awards, visit the official FAB Awards website.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the finalists and winners and express our gratitude to the Federation of Awarding Bodies for recognising our efforts. Here’s to a future of continued success and innovation as we look forward to celebrating five decades of impact in education!


"We are incredibly honoured to receive the Innovation of the Year award alongside Metaverse Learning and to be named the Awarding Organisation of the Year at the Federation of Awarding Bodies awards. This recognition is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and innovative spirit of the entire Ascentis team. We are committed to continuing our mission of providing high-quality educational opportunities and making a positive impact in the lives of learners. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on out journey so far!"

-Phil Wilkinson, Ascentis Group CEO 

Ascentis Wins Two Prestigious FAB 2024 Awards!
Ascentis Wins Two Prestigious FAB 2024 Awards!
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