What is a QE School?

QE schools are carefully selected from the best Independent English language schools in English speaking countries.

They are renowned for their quality and reputation, and offer a choice of general and specialised courses in desirable locations around the world.  All schools are independently owned and managed. They are not part of a chain and each school has its own unique character.  We check feedback from students and agents to make sure that students are happy with their courses.

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The benefits of being a QE School

As a Quality English School, you’ll benefit from exclusive promotional opportunities, participation in international events and workshops, and inclusion in the QE global marketing campaigns that highlight your school’s excellence.

Our benefits include:

• have the right to use the Quality English brand in their marketing 
• have direct access and introductions to our network of carefully selected and vetted, active Quality Agents
• have the opportunity to join our Outbound marketing Missions; a day of face-to-face meetings with active agents who understand our schools
• have access to our agent lists and reports from Missions and other international education fairs
• are represented by experienced QE staff at selected international workshops
• can join the QE ‘Village’ at key international workshops; a useful way to allow your school to be associated with similar independent schools
• have a presence on our interactive website
• are listed in our annual brochure; a useful reference tool for agents
• receive QE promotional materials including the QE Penguin, plaque, certificate and posters
• benefit from a range of discounts and offers from our trusted corporate partners
• have the opportunity to network and learn at the annual QE conference

How to apply for a QE License

Before starting your application, we would kindly ask you to make sure that your school fulfils the below requirements:

• has been in operation for at least three years
• has accreditation from the accreditation board in the country in which it operates
• is privately-owned, independent and not part of a chain
• regularly receives excellent feedback from students and agents
• is dedicated to providing quality tuition, support and care to its students
• is located in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Malta, USA, Canada or South Africa