Excellence, recognised in youth learning.
YLEA, Youth Learning Excellence Accreditation, is an independent quality mark for structured programs that demonstrate clear educational value, age-appropriate delivery, safe learning practices, and measurable learning outcomes.
- Standards
- 6
- Categories
- 7+
- Countries
- 20+
YLEA Accredited
An independent quality mark
An independent quality framework for structured youth learning.
YLEA is designed for organisations that teach young people through structured, intentional programs, not casual activities. Accreditation recognises that a program has clearly defined outcomes, thoughtful sequencing, and evidence of genuine learning.
As an initiative by CPD International Group, YLEA brings the discipline of professional accreditation to youth education, in a form that is warm, practical, and appropriate for learners aged roughly 6 to 18.
Built for serious youth learning providers.
YLEA recognises programs across a wide range of disciplines that share one thing in common: a commitment to real learning.
Coding academies
Robotics and STEM academies
AI programs for kids and teens
Public speaking academies
Leadership and entrepreneurship programs
Youth camps and enrichment providers
Six standards that define excellent youth learning.
Standard 01
Program structure
Clear scope, sequencing, and structured learning hours designed for the target age group.
Standard 02
Learning outcomes
Defined outcomes that describe what learners will know and be able to do.
Standard 03
Age-appropriate delivery
Materials, activities, and pacing that fit the cognitive and social stage of learners.
Standard 04
Teaching and engagement
Qualified facilitation and evidence of active, meaningful engagement.
Standard 05
Evidence of learning
Rubrics, formative checks, projects, or assessments that surface real progress.
Standard 06
Safeguarding and ethics
Safe learning practices, clear conduct policies, and responsible use of technology.
Signal quality. Grow with confidence.
- Independent recognition of educational quality
- The YLEA badge, certificate wording, and public recognition
- Structured feedback from experienced reviewers
- A framework to strengthen curriculum design over time
A trusted mark you can look for.
- A trusted signal that a program has been independently reviewed
- Confidence in age-appropriate delivery and safeguarding
- Clarity about learning outcomes and structured learning hours
- Confidence that a program has been independently reviewed
How accreditation works.
A clear, structured review from account creation to public recognition.
- Step 01
Create an account
Providers register in the YLEA portal to begin an application.
- Step 02
Submit program details
Share your program scope, audience, and delivery model.
- Step 03
Upload materials
Curriculum, learning outcomes, sample lessons, and safeguarding policies.
- Step 04
Independent review
The YLEA committee assesses your program against the six standards.
- Step 05
Feedback or approval
You receive detailed feedback, revision requests, or accreditation.
- Step 06
Recognition
Approved providers receive the YLEA badge, certificate, and public recognition.
An initiative by CPD International Group.
YLEA is delivered by CPD International Group, an organisation dedicated to quality frameworks in learning and professional development. YLEA extends that discipline into structured youth learning worldwide.
- Independent review by experienced educators
- Consistent standards applied internationally
- Transparent process with clear feedback
- Ongoing recognition through the YLEA quality mark
Bring the YLEA mark to your program.
Start your application today. Our team will guide you through each step of the review.