Association of Colleges

The AoC International Charter:

The AoC International Charter (AoCIC) is a kite mark for those Colleges which have made a commitment to quality assuring and taking an ethical approach to all areas of their international activity and to making the global agenda an ‘agenda for all’ – staff, students and the local communities served by the College. The Department for Business Innovation and Skills, the British Council and UKCISA have expressed their support for the Charter and AoC will work closely with these and other national bodies to achieve its international recognition. 

The four principles of the AoCIC embody the goals and priorities of 'Globalisation, Meeting the Challenge:  An International Strategy for FE in England' [BIS, 2008]. 

  AoC International Charter

The Charter recognises that Colleges are involved in a variety of international activities, both as part of their business development planning and with the aim of equipping students, staff and local communities to meet the opportunities and challenges presented by the impact of global forces on their lives. The Charter framework aims to be a vehicle for:

• Benchmarking and quality improvement
• Strategic planning
• Capacity-building and peer support  

  Charter Information

AoC International Charter: members' log in

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For further information on the assessment process and what the International Charter could mean for your College see More about the Charter Framework and Award Process or for details how the scheme operates see the International Charter Guidance Handbook.  Please note that joining the scheme does not mean that the College needs to apply for external review immediately - each College will do this in its own time.  

Join the AoC International Charter scheme now

Promoting Excellence in International Education and Training

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Please contact us at with any enquiries/comments you have on the Charter.