"Validation" is a collaborative academic process, where one degree-awarding institution (in this case a UK university), verifies that a second institution's infrastructure, programme, systems and staff are of appropriate level to offer a programme of studies leading to the UK university's degree. The partner is required to adopt all UK requirements and systems.

Such cooperation is desirable for:
- UK private colleges not having their own academic degrees;
- international higher education institutions lacking their own degree-awarding rights;
- international institutions seeking additional degrees;
- institutions seeking to enhance their competitive standing by adding a UK qualification.

Our consultancy offer covers:
- identification of programme needs of applicant institution;
- finding an appropriate UK university partner;
- integrating UK-specific requirements (quality assurance, assessment, etc);
- development of degree documentation;
- management of the validation process;
- development of processes, units and documentation, necessary for operation of a UK degree;
- (optional) continued support post-validation, to assure fulfilment of UK-partner's requirements.

Additionally, we offer extensive management consulting to institutions in their foundation phase or early start-ups, needing:
- creation of organisational structures;
- development of processes and procedures (academic, administrative, research);
- development of academic documentation;
- development of quality assurance systems;
- performance-oriented strategic management.

For an informal discussion about cooperation, please contact Mr. Michael Reed