The eight steps
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Approval follows a clear sequence, with the requirements and decision made visible at every stage. LAI reviews the school, its assessment arrangements and the people responsible before learners are registered.
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Apply
A digital centre application form captures the school’s details, the accredited programmes and subjects it intends to offer, and the people responsible.
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Evidence
The school provides a short, defined evidence set so LAI can confirm it can deliver and host assessment securely.
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Inspection / review
LAI reviews the application and evidence against published criteria, with a centre visit or remote review where needed.
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Decision
Approval (with a centre number), approval with conditions, or a clear explanation if not yet ready.
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Onboarding & training
Staff are onboarded through Nexus and prepared to deliver.
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First registrations
The centre confirms readiness and enters its first learners.
Recognitions
The Recognition Standard.
LAI gives its own awards through programmes accredited by City & Guilds. LAI works with academic partners, including the University of Greenwich, for teacher training, professional development and capacity building at LAI-approved schools. LAI accredited programmes hold IBCC equivalency in Pakistan, and an ECCTIS review is in progress. Recognition varies by country, institution, programme and applicant profile. See Recognition & Benchmarking for detail by market.