Why Choose An Eaquals School?

When you choose an EAQUALS school you can be sure of the following:

Legal requirements: All legal requirements are scrupulously checked during EAQUALS inspections. EAQUALS members are committed to exceeding minimum standards in all areas, including client welfare, health and safety, and staff pay and conditions. All EAQUALS schools are accredited by the appropriate national agency in countries where such agencies exist; EAQUALS membership is a commitment to providing added value.

Truthfulness: All information published by an EAQUALS school is scrupulously checked in EAQUALS inspections. EAQUALS members are committed to providing clear, accurate and complete information about all aspects of the courses and services offered.

Teaching: Effective, well-planned and enjoyable teaching by well-qualified, trained staff with access to extensive teaching resources. All EAQUALS members have observation and teacher development programmes. All teachers are observed and evaluated in EAQUALS inspections.

Curriculum: A tried and tested teaching/learning system with a clearly defined curriculum. Objectives and assessment are based upon the Common European Framework of Reference. Balance and variety in the programme are assured.

Appropriate Standards: The EAQUALS quality standards that are used for self-assessment and as inspection criteria are industry-specific: they have been developed by language teaching specialists over many years. Unlike most quality management schemes, including ISO schemes, the EAQUALS scheme covers not just processes and documentation but also what happens in reality. The focus is on the school-in-action, the experience of clients – not the school-in-theory.

External Quality Control: The existence of internal quality assurance systems is verified and all aspects of the school are rigorously controlled during EAQUALS inspections. All EAQUALS schools undergo a thorough two day inspection by two independent inspectors every three years in relation to very detailed quality criteria covering all aspects of the operation. The only comparable scheme, worldwide, is the British Council’s English in Britain scheme.

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