BGA has several universally-recognised accrediting bodies, depending on the location and programme.

Edexcel: Edexcel is one of the accrediting bodies for our education curriculum, in addition to subjects offered at both International GCSEs and A Levels. They offer qualifications through Pearson, UK's largest awarding organisation offering academic, vocational, and work-based learning qualifications.

ATHE: The Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE) is the accrediting body for some curricula depending on your country of residence, but it is also the accrediting body for our Business & Management and Computing courses. ATHE is regulated by The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) and is listed on Ofqual's Register of Regulated Qualifications. The qualifications are also aligned with other international frameworks worldwide and listed on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for England and Wales.

CATHSSETA: Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality and Sport Sector Education and Training Authority (CATHSSETA) is the accrediting body for our Wellness course, and is one of the 21 Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) established under the Skills Development Act in 2001. 

Unique Pathway

UP Degrees hold esteemed accreditations, ensuring the highest quality of education and global recognition. Business & Management and Computing Science programmes are fully accredited by the Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE), aligned with international frameworks and offering pathways to bachelor's and master's degree programmes. Sports and Leisure qualifications are accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE) of South Africa, while the Education programme is offered through the Cambridge Assessment International Education, providing teachers with the Cambridge International Certificate and Diploma in Teaching & Learning.