Britannia School of Academics

Britannia School of Academics: online vocational training for education professionals

Britannia School of Academics is a British online training provider aimed at education professionals. Its catalogue is organised into categories such as Education and Training, Teaching Assistant, Early Years and Childcare, Assessor, IQA/IV, EQA/EV, Advice and Guidance, Preparation for Work, and Health and Social Care. The school presents itself as a provider of vocational training courses in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications and levels offered

The offer includes Focus Awards qualifications at different levels, from Level 2 to Level 5, with classroom-based and online options. Featured qualifications include the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF), the Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills) (RQF), the Focus Awards Level 3 Award in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education (RQF), the Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF), the Focus Awards Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Teaching Assistant), the Focus Awards Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF), the Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF), the Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training and the Focus Awards Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training.

The site notes that the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills) will soon replace the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, and encourages enrolment on the current qualification before the change.

Learning pathways and bundles

In addition to individual courses, the school offers pathways and bundles such as the QTLS Pathway (with and without English and Maths), the Leaders in Education Pathway (Levels 5, 6 and 7, and Levels 6 and 7), the Education and Training Specialist, the Teaching Assistant (all levels), the SIA Complete Package and the Unlimited Courses option. The Assessment Only Route and a Work Placement service are also offered.

Prices and payment methods

The catalogue shows prices for several courses, with the option of monthly instalment payments. Published examples include the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF) at £129, the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE and Skills) (RQF) at £999, the Level 3 Award in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Education (RQF) at £349, the Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF) at £399, the Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (Teaching Assistant) at £199, the Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF) at £349, the Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment (RQF) at £119, the Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement (RQF) at £199, the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (RQF) at £279, the Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) at £199, the Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices (RQF) at £449 and the Level 4 Award in Understanding the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) at £229.

Student profile and career outcomes

The school targets its courses at those who wish to become a teacher, teaching assistant, assessor or quality assurance officer. Its stated aim is to give students the best chance of future employment, with free career guidance and advice. Training is delivered online, with study materials and specialist tutors.

Teaching team

The team includes profiles such as Iqbal Ahmad, Saheed Arinola Ayinde, Rahaman Hasan, Francis Fitzgerald, Hasan Apat and Coral Bishop. The team's academic interests include teacher training up to postgraduate level, assessment and quality assurance, and management and leadership training. Some members hold qualifications such as an MBA in Accounting and Finance from the University of East London, a BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance, an MSc in International Business Management from the University of Gloucestershire, as well as teaching credentials such as Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Level 3 Education & Teaching Training (E & T/PTLLS) and Level 3 Training, Assessment, & Quality Assurance (TAQA).

Additional activities and resources

The school runs a blog and organises virtual and in-person events, including badminton, table tennis and chess tournaments, as well as a blog writing competition. It also publishes student testimonials highlighting the support of tutors and the quality of the feedback received.