The British Accreditation Council, the accrediting body for the British Council, has inspected and accredited since 1992. Some extracts from the recent report in 2005 are:

“There are two specialist technology areas – a modern computer suite and an excellent Multi-Media Centre, equipped with high specification Apple computers, a good range of software (including Filemaker Pro) and video/data projection.”

“Timetabling and other aspects of academic administration were handled with great efficiency, and the inspectors considered that the relatively small administrative team provided excellent support to the academic and pastoral work of the College.”

“Work in arts and humanities subjects was marked by imaginative teaching which involved the students in very willing active participation.”

“The College has a very active social programme including a College Revue, sports and an annual trip abroad.”

“Work produced in the Art Centre was outstanding in both its quality and the range of media used.”

“Twenty-four classes were observed, involving twenty-one teachers. Almost without exception the classes were of a very good or excellent standard.”

“Students were extremely positive in their assessment of the teaching they received at the College, in relation both to the classroom activities and to the help they were given outside the classroom.”

The college is likely to be inspected by the BAC later this year.