What is APEL.Q?

APEL.Q (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning for Award of Academic Qualifications) is the award of academic qualifications to individual learners through the assessment of prior experiential learning toward a fully accredited degree offered by the university.

APEL.Q has been widely implemented in Europe and recently in Asia, a number of countries have recognized APEL.Q as an official process with national recognition and it is prioritized for development as an effective policy that serves for liberal education, labor mobility and lifelong learning.

APEL.Q allows professional individuals with no official academic degrees to convert their experiences into a degree. APEL.Q is claimed to be a strict, fair, transparent, accurate and cost-saving process.

In traditional training programs, the award of academic qualification is based on the competencies acquired from the training programs itself. However, APEL.Q is based on the reverse process using the national framework that the government publishes to evaluate an individual’s competency, thereby recognize and grant degrees. Degrees are granted from occupational associations and/or universities if they recognize the assessment procedure.

APEL.Q for the Level 6 Diploma in TESOL from the London Academy of Sciences (LAS)

APEL.Q for Level 6 Diploma in TESOL of the London Academy of Sciences (LAS) is executed using qualifications criteria published and recognized by the United Kingdom government and the London Language College (LLC).

Students can earn a Level 6 Diploma in TESOL degree in 3 months by following a 3-step process: (1) A portfolio listing and describing your working history and experience (Portfolios); (2) A Competency Assessment – End Point Assessment; and (3) Final Stage – Recognition and conversion into diploma. This saves 85% of study time and 95% of tuition compared to full-time study in Europe.

The London Academy of Sciences’ APEL.Q program is the world’s first independently implemented program, with published and accepted qualifications assessment criteria by the United Kingdom government and the London Language College (LLC).

The assessment criteria of APEL.Q TESOL are not only recognized by the UK government, but are also supported and recognized by major businesses and industry associations in the UK.

The complete qualifications framework used to evaluate APEL.Q TESOL of LAS was designed by the UK government in order to ensure recognition and effectiveness in the workplace, with the assistance of councils such as Cambridgeshire County Council, The Dean Trust Teaching school, Harris Federation, Leigh Academies Trust, Avonbourne Multi Academy Trust,, Lake Academies Trust, St John Vianney Primary School, Thames and Essex Primary SCITT, Ewell Grove Primary School, Skinners’ Kent Academy, Teach First, Cardinal Hume/Trinity Teaching School, Tenax Schools Trust, Harton Technology College, Turner Schools, UCET, Carshalton Boys College, West Hill Special School, EMLC Academy Trust, The Dales School, Lampard School, NASBTT, Middlesbrough Catholic School Partnership, Medway Teaching School Alliance, South Farnham Educational Trust.

To demonstrate competency under the UK National Competency Framework for English Teachers at Level 6 (Bachelor), applicants need to provide a set of documents and evidence (portfolio) for a completed English training program with:

A. The complete set of English teaching materials that they have made:

Syllabus:

Provide a complete syllabus with requirements according to the London Language College’s tutorial form. Candidates can use the currently used Sylabus if it is deemed to have all the required contents.

Teaching Plan:

Applicants provide a detailed teaching plan corresponding to Syllabus.

Teaching materials for teachers:

Applicants provide teaching materials. It can take any form. However, the teaching materials must be coherent with provided Syllabus.

Study materials for students:

Candidates provide materials that students will use to study. Learning materials can take any form. However, the learning materials must be coherent with provided Syllabus.

Assessment methods:

The teaching materials must state the assessment method, the grading method or any other method to prove that the student has met or failed to meet the training objectives. The assessment method must be directly related to the lecture listed in Syllabus.

B. A lecture session demo for at least 30 minutes.

The candidate provides a demo of an actual lecture for any of the modules listed in the submitted Syllabus. The actual lecture will be recorded for a minimum of 30 minutes. Actual lectures can be classroom training lectures or online training.

In addition to a demo of a lecture, the candidate will provide a description of the basic contents of the lecture, including:

• Detailed training plan for the lecture.
• Preparation and organization before class commencement.
• Attached detailed lecture slides.
• Attached teaching materials.
• Attached student materials.
• Activities will be carried out during the lecture.
• Methods to evaluate the success/failure results for the lecture.
• How to deal with problems in class.

1. Earn your Level 6 Diploma in TESOL within 3 months

• The APEL.Q process helps recognize accumulated experiences to transfer directly to the Level 6 Diploma in TESOL. Candidates could receive the final results within 03 months if they follow the program’s framework and provide appropriate documents.

2. Degree and assessment criteria are fully accredited and recognized

• All assessment criteria are published and recognized by the UK government.
• Assessment criteria are recognized in the workplace with the participation of various assessment councils from Cambridgeshire County Council, The Dean Trust Teaching school, Harris Federation, Leigh Academies Trust, Avonbourne Multi Academy Trust,, Lake Academies Trust, St John Vianney Primary School, Thames and Essex Primary SCITT, Ewell Grove Primary School, Skinners’ Kent Academy, Teach First, Cardinal Hume/Trinity Teaching School, Tenax Schools Trust, Harton Technology College, Turner Schools, UCET, Carshalton Boys College, West Hill Special School, EMLC Academy Trust, The Dales School, Lampard School, NASBTT, Middlesbrough Catholic School Partnership, Medway Teaching School Alliance, South Farnham Educational Trust.
• Receive a Level 6 Diploma in TESOL complies with the UK competency framework – RQF (Regulated Qualification Framework) and the European competency framework – EQF (European Education Framework). Level 6 Diploma is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree.

3. Saving 90% of study time:

Instead of full-time studying for 3 to 4 years in Europe, with the APEL.Q process for Master of Business Administration, you only have 02 activities as below:

• Activity 1: Submit Application form and Self Assessment to the LAS
• Activity 2: Provide evidence according to the guidelines (Portfolios) and submit it to the London Academy of Sciences.

4. Saving 95% on tuition fees

• You only have to pay 5% of the total tuition fees compared to the cost of studying and living as a full-time student in the UK. Please contact us for more details.

5. Transparent & No extra fees

APEL.Q is a completely fair and transparent procedure. We assure that no costs will be incurred without being announced.

Requirements for English teaching experience:

To apply for the APEL.Q, depending on the prior qualifications, candidates are required to have the corresponding number of years of experience according to the table below:

English requirements:

• Candidates having a TESOL certificate is prioritized for admission and is exempted from some processes in the application process. Note: LAS and LLC do not recognize TESOL certificates from non-accrediting or fake programs.
• Candidates graduating from Level 7 Diploma, Bachelor of English language, domestic and international English pedagogy does not need to prove English entry.
• If the above certificates are not available, a Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or equivalent or IELTS 5.5 or higher is required; Reading and Writing must be 5.5 or equivalent.

After the completion of the APEL.Q program, candidates will receive:

1. APEL.Q Assessment Report

APEL.Q Assessment Report is a document that evaluates candidates’s competency corresponding to Level 6 RQF (Bachelor). APEL.Q helps the LAS’s partner universities to recognize and accept candidates for conversion into a degree.

At the working environment, APEL.Q Assessment Report is also used to demonstrate the competency, the level of professional at enterprises, as well as a tool for human resource managers to evaluate employee performance.

Applicants cannot use the APEL.Q Assessment Report to transfer to other academic programs that are not recognized and authorized in writing by the LAS.

2. Level 6 Diploma in TESOL from London Language College

• Level 6 Diploma corresponds to a bachelor’s degree according to the British Competency Framework.
• Experience converted to 120 credits.
• Candidates can proceed to a Master of TESOL with LAS partner universities.

Level 6 Diploma in TESOL is awarded by London Language College according to the UK National Competency Framework – RQF and the European Competency Framework – EQF. Level 6 Diploma in TESOL of London Language College is not part of the Ofqual system of the UK government and is not subsidized by the government.

The assessment consists of the subsequent:

1. Application form Submission

• Submit your Application form
• The London of Academy of Sciences (LAS) will evaluate your application form.

2. Portfolios Submission

• The applicant provides evidence to demonstrate experience in teaching English with LAS guidance and support. If passed:

1. 1. Get APEL.Q Report from LAS.
   2. Convert LAS APEL.Q results to get Level 6 Diploma in TESOL from London Language College.

• If failed:

1. 1. Candidates have the right to resit 2 times.
   2. If still not successful, apply EPA refund policy.

During the EPA (End-Point Assessment) assessment, if the Board concludes that applicants do not meet the requirement, applicants still have many opportunities to add evidence and competence to pass the EPA.

Unsuccessful records will be divided into 2 groups: (1) Group needing additional evidence (Resit) and (2) Group needing additional capacity/knowledge (Retake).

1. For records requiring additional evidence (Resit):

• The maximum number of Resit times is 2 times.
• Resit fee for 1 time: 200 Pounds.
• If not, apply EPA refund policy when not reaching Resit 2 times.

2. For records with additional capacity requirements (Retake):

• The maximum number of Retakes is 1 time.
• Retake fee for 1 time: 300 Pounds.
• If not, apply EPA refund policy when not meeting Retake.

For more details, please refer to Resit and Retake process.

The London Academy of Sciences has amended this policy for its APEL.Q applicants. The policy applies when applicants do not pass the APEL.Q process and do not want a Refund. The policy helps guarantee that APEL.Q applicants won’t lose any tuition fee payments they have made. The informant aspects to know are:

• Applicants can transfer 100% of the tuition fee that they have made, including the Application Fee, into any programme at LAS’s partner universities.
• Applicants can choose any major/ programme in the system of LAS’s partner universities. The new major/ programme can be different from the previous APEL.Q major/programme.
• Applicants can choose any programme that LAS’s partner universities have.
• LAS’s partner universities include:

1. The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U). Click HERE for more information
2. The Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation (SIMI). Click HERE for more information
3. The London Language College (for TESOL programmes only). Click HERE for more information

According to the UK government, candidates must be solely responsible for the entire APEL.Q process. However, the London Academy of Sciences (LAS) understands that with support from the LAS and local partners, the process of providing evidence will be more accurate, time-saving and easier for professional councils to evaluate.

Our local partner will support you during APEL.Q process and Capstone Project. There is no additional cost incurred, please kindly notice that your work should be done by yourself, the LAS’s local partner will not take over all your work. In addition, it is compulsory to be honest in every process, otherwise we will immediately terminate your APEL.Q application without reimbursement of any costs when we found false or inaccurate competency proofs in your application.

There is an information connection through the LAS’s End-Point Assessment (EPA) system between the LAS’s APEL.Q assessment council for candidates to apply at LAS’s partners in Europe, ASEAN, Africa, MENA region and China. Candidates can only submit 01 APEL.Q application at a time and cannot submit in more than one country.

The LAS’s local partner will help you to:

1. Consult the APEL.Q process;
2. Help you self-evaluate your qualifications successfully before submitting your APEL.Q application;
3. Provide complete information such as regulation, competency standard and liability disclaimer.
4. Provide documents that are signed and committed by yourself before proceeding the APEL.Q process.
5. Instruct to prepare APEL.Q forms.
6. Instruct to submit Portfolios and proofs.
7. Instruct End-Point Assessment.
8. Explain for the LAS and partner universities in case that the provided evidence is in different languages and in misleading or confusing proofs translation.
9. Have a tutor for Capstone Project during study and do Capstone Project with University.

Local scientific partners will only support you, absolutely not take over your work.

No support fee:

Local partners do not charge support fees from candidates. APEL.Q candidates do not incur any additional fee for activities.

No commitment of the contents that are not under authority:

According to EU regulations and those regulations related to transparency, unfair competition, both the LAS, the partner universities and local partners shall not commit anything that is not under their authority. Please refer to disclaimer for more information.

The APEL.Q process consists of two stages and each stage is independently responsible by The London Academy of Sciences (LAS) and London Language College (LLC). The responsibility of LAS will end after successful transfer of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) results to LLC and seeking the recognition from the LLC. After LLC has recognized the EPA results, the candidate officially becomes a student of LLC to be recognized results.

Depending on the LLC event schedule, candidates can participate in the graduation ceremony held in Europe or other locations chosen by LLC. Graduation ceremony attendance fees and additional related fees will be paid by the candidates and excluded from the APEL.Q tuition fee.

In case candidates are unable to attend the graduation ceremony, the degree and diploma from the LAS and LLC will be delivered to the local partner. Candidates can come to the local partner’s office to pick up their degree.

Level 6 Diploma according to the RQF (Regulated Qualification Framework) competency framework corresponding to Bachelor’s level in the UK. The London Language College’s Level 6 Diploma in TESOL is a private, professional qualification, not part of the Ofqual system, nor is the London Language College Level 6 Diploma in TESOL eligible to get government grant.

According to international practice, admission to a Master’s degree at schools from Level 6 Diploma will depend entirely on the decision of the receiving school or university. The commitment to proceed to a Master’s degree only applies when the university has an agreement with the London Language College (LLC). Universities which London Language College has direct accreditation agreements include:

• The Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation (SIMI).
• The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U).

After students graduated Level 6 Diploma in TESOL from London Language College, they can proceed to a Master’s degree with the above two (02) universities. This list can be expanded according to the route of cooperation and mutual recognition between the London Academy of Sciences and the partner universities.

Besides the two aforementioned universities, due to the absence of a direct agreement, London Language College, London Academy of Sciences and all local partners do not commit to being able to transfer or study with other universities. Please check the information carefully before participating in the program.

Candidates after graduating from Level 6 Diploma in TESOL when continuing to study for a Master of TESOL or another major from a partner university of London Language College, will be able to transfer the entire APEL.Q cost and reduce it directly to the tuition fee of the Master’s programme.

Universities that directly accept Level 6 Diploma in TESOL from London Language College to proceed to Masters include:

• The Swiss Institute of Management and Innovation (SIMI). See more HERE
• The Université Libérale de Paris (Paris-U). See more HERE

The entire qualifications framework is used to evaluate APEL.Q for the Level 6 Diploma in TESOL program recognized by the Cambridgeshire County Council, The Dean Trust Teaching school, Harris Federation, Leigh Academies Trust, Avonbourne Multi Academy Trust,, Lake Academies Trust, St John Vianney Primary School, Thames and Essex Primary SCITT, Ewell Grove Primary School, Skinners’ Kent Academy, Teach First, Cardinal Hume/Trinity Teaching School, Tenax Schools Trust, Harton Technology College, Turner Schools, UCET, Carshalton Boys College, West Hill Special School, EMLC Academy Trust, The Dales School, Lampard School, NASBTT, Middlesbrough Catholic School Partnership, Medway Teaching School Alliance, South Farnham Educational Trust.

APEL.Q competency for Level 6 Diploma in TESOL program in accordance with the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF):

UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)

General information

• The APEL.Q process is based on the government’s recognized competency, but the process does not belong to and not a part of the UK government.
• Partner university recognizes the LAS’s APEL.Q process but does not involve or redirect the assessment process. LAS will appraise the APEL.Q process and make decisions according to the specific criteria. Partner university will only admit and recognize the result when the LAS finalizes the APEL.Q Assessment Report.
• The APEL.Q results (recognized by the LAS) and other attached documents, diploma, certifies are used as a guideline for partner university to recognize candidate’s qualification corresponding to the equivalent training programs in order to transfer to the final stage Capstone Projects to save time and cost. APEL.Q results from the LAS are not working certification, title recognition, diploma or equivalent documents.
• Partner university will award the degree for participants. The LAS will not award the degree, academic qualifications of any kind.
• Diploma issued by the LAS (if any) is a professional certifies, not academic qualification. It is used as a transition purpose to partner universities. The diploma issued by the LAS does not belong to the Ofqual system and is not allowed to transfer to other universities.
• Candidates are not allowed to use APEL.Q Assessment Report to transfer to other universities that do not belong to the partner university system or officially recognized university/institute by the LAS.
• After being recognized by the partner university, the candidate is now a formal student at the partner university and is admitted to the Capstone Projects stage. Candidates are obliged to comply with the provisions of the partner required during doing the Capstone Projects and other related obligations before and after the graduation. The LAS’s responsibilities will end once the candidates receive a confirmation letter which recognizes them as formal candidates from the partner university and participate in doing the Capstone Projects from the partner university and when the learner drop out of the APEL.Q process.
• Neither LAS nor the partner university undertakes anything that is not under their jurisdiction and decision-making right; is not responsible for the usage and the recognition of the diploma in the workplace and that country, job promotion, immigration opportunities, job opportunities, … after graduation.
• The LAS has the right to terminate APEL.Q results immediately without reimbursing any costs when the candidate violates the provisions signed before applying to the APEL.Q process.
• If candidates provide fake, false or inaccurate information in APEL.Q application, the LAS and partner university has the right to terminate the result (both APEL.Q result and awarded diploma if any). In this case, the LAS and partner university will not reimburse any costs, any additional fee (if any) of any kind. Candidates must be totally responsible for all risks and damages caused by those fake, false and inaccurate information.
• Partner university has the right to terminate the student conduct, do not issue diploma/degree or terminate issued diploma/degree if candidate violates the provisions signed, as well as violations of academic integrity during or after the study program and doing Capstone Projects stage.
• The LAS reserves the right to accept or not to accept candidates’ APEL.Q application.
• The conventional time for the whole procedure is 06 months, only guaranteed when candidates submit a complete application, Portfolios and ensure to complete the End-Point Assessment and Capstone Projects on time. Those who do not comply with the predetermined time frame will not receive a graduation confirmation letter and/or Diploma within 06 months. Candidates will receive a graduation confirmation letter within 01 month from the date of Capstone Projects result and the Diploma will be delivered to the authorized representative office in that country within 02 months. The time to receive a degree will depend on the issuance process, issuance time, printing time and delivery time of the university and express delivery company.
• The APEL.Q process tuition fee will exclude fees related to graduation ceremony (if any), diploma delivery fee and other additional fee that are not related to the APEL.Q process.
• APEL.Q registration fee is non-refundable in any circumstances.

Candidates are encouraged to check and research sufficient information from reliable sources before applying to the APEL.Q procedure from the LAS.

The London Academy of Sciences (LAS) and partner university will not commit as following:

• No commitment that participating in APEL.Q process is qualified and can take part in the program’s final stage from the partner university if candidates do not meet the standards and regulations.
• No commitment that participating in the final stage is able to get the degree/diploma if candidates do not meet the academic standards, financial obligations and related regulations from the partner university.
• No commitment about the degree/diploma usage process after the partner university issued, including the recognition in the workplace and the country where the degree is used.
• No commitment about immigration, job promotion, easy to get a job, student visa or tourism before/during/after graduation and get a diploma/degree.

The LAS and its partners do not commit to anything beyond their jurisdiction.