#1 ESOL Provider
Multi-Award Winning Charity
Supporting Over 200k Learners A Year
Established in 1975
Dedicated Customer Support Team
Leading Access Validating Agency
Recognised by Ofqual, QAA and CCEA
#1 ESOL Provider
Multi-Award Winning Charity
Supporting Over 200k Learners A Year
Established in 1975
Dedicated Customer Support Team
Leading Access Validating Agency
Recognised by Ofqual, QAA and CCEA
#1 ESOL Provider
Multi-Award Winning Charity
Supporting Over 200k Learners A Year
Established in 1975
Dedicated Customer Support Team
Leading Access Validating Agency
Recognised by Ofqual, QAA and CCEA

About Us

Creating Life-Changing Opportunities Through Education

Ascentis is an award-winning provider of innovative qualifications for education, training, and business in the UK and overseas. Since 1975, we’ve been committed to exceptional customer service and creating life-changing opportunities for all.

We’re driven by openness, trust, and a shared passion for removing barriers to success. With a ‘can-do’ attitude and rigorous quality assurance, we deliver responsive, high-impact services that meet the needs of learners and providers alike.

Our Vision: Creating life-changing opportunities for all.

Our Mission: To enable learning through innovative education and exceptional customer service.

“Our skilled and dedicated staff are based nationwide, and I believe passionately in our Mission and Vision.”
— Phil Wilkinson, Group Chief Executive Officer

Why Choose Ascentis

There are several reasons for choosing Ascentis as your awarding body:

Many of our qualifications are eligible for funding under the ESFA and Advanced Learner Loans
We have dedicated Customer Support Assistants who will be assigned to you as your named point of contact
We offer clear lines of progression to further learning, employment, or Higher Education

Ascentis is distinctive

Ascentis is distinctive in that it is both:

An Awarding Organisation, regulated by Ofqual, CCEA and Qualification Wales
An Access Validating Agency for Access to Higher Education Diplomas, licensed by the Quality Assurance Agency

We have a portfolio of user-friendly qualifications which include Access to Higher Education Diplomas, Community Interpreting, Construction, Digital Skills, Employability, English & Maths Skills, ESOL, Education & Training and Short Online Qualifications (SOQs).

We have thoroughly enjoyed our first year with Ascentis. There has been support of a high quality throughout the academic year

Our Awards

Below you can read about a number of awards that have been won by Ascentis.

Creating life changing opportunities for all

About The Ascentis Group

The Ascentis Group, which includes Ascentis Awarding Organisation and International Dyslexia Learning Solutions Limited (IDL), works together to support diverse learners through high-quality, accessible education. Since 1975, we’ve been dedicated to delivering innovative qualifications that open doors for learners of all backgrounds. As an award-winning provider, we combine cutting-edge qualifications with expert support services to help every learner achieve their full potential.

About IDL – Supporting Pupils Worldwide

International Dyslexia Learning (IDL) provides award-winning, multi-sensory software that helps improve literacy and numeracy for primary and secondary school pupils. Developed with SEN experts and trusted by over 4,200 schools worldwide, IDL is the UK’s number one SEN app for teachers—boosting skills, building confidence, and supporting Ofsted requirements.
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