Become a Gatehouse Awards Approved Centre

We’ll support you throughout the approval process and beyond.

What’s the process?

1

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR CENTRE APPROVAL

Select either a UK Centre or International Centre application form below, as appropriate.

2

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR QUALIFICATION APPROVAL

You must apply for at least one qualification approval.

3

GAIN APPROVAL AND START DELIVERING GA QUALIFICATIONS

We’ll support you throughout the approval process and beyond.

Usually, centre approval process takes up to 20 working days (subject to GA receiving all relevant information and the centre facilitating an approval visit, where required). Once your approval is granted, we will send you your approval confirmation and access to The Ark, GA’s online Candidate Management System. Becoming a GA Approved Centre is subject to meeting the GA Centre Approval Criteria. Centre Approval is renewable annually.

Why choose Gatehouse Awards?

Recognised by employers, colleges and universities worldwide

24/7 access to the Candidate Management System

Outstanding customer service and professionalism

Dedicated GA contact for help and advice when you need it

Fast results and certification

Innovative secure E-Certificates

Regular updates and training events for centres

Competitive prices for the highest quality and value for money

UK Centre Approval

For schools, colleges and training providers in the UK. Centres in the UK should complete and submit the following forms in order to apply for approval.

Application for Centre Approval Form
Application for Qualification Approval Form

International Centre Approval

For schools, colleges and training providers outside the UK. If your centre is outside the UK, you must contact GA first to confirm that approval is available in your country. Please state the country you are based in and the qualifications you want to offer, as there may be an alternative process to follow.

Confirmed with GA that you should apply via our website? Complete and submit the following forms in order to apply for international approval.

Application for Centre Approval Form
Application for Qualification Approval Form

What happens next?

Once your approval is granted, you'll receive confirmation of the approval and full support and guidance on all aspects of qualification administration, delivery and quality assurance.

Information & Guidance

Information and guidance for GA approved centres is available on our Centre Support page.

Centre Support

View our Qualifications

View details of all GA qualifications on our Qualifications pages or in our Product Catalogue.

GA Product Catalogue and Fees List 2024-25 V1.6

View our Services

Propose new qualifications for endorsement or regulated qualification development.

Qualification Development Endorsement Scheme

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