Accreditation for tutoring and academic enrichment providers.
For tutoring providers that go beyond exam-cram — building structured programs in maths, English, science, or academic enrichment — YLEA offers an independent quality mark parents can trust.
Why get accredited
What accreditation does for your program
Differentiate from cheaper competitors
The tutoring market is crowded with unregulated providers. Accreditation shows serious structure and safeguarding.
Win partnership work
Schools, councils, and charities commissioning tutoring look for independent quality signals before choosing a partner.
Structured reviewer feedback
Get written feedback on curriculum design, learner outcomes, and evidence of progress from experienced reviewers.
What we assess
How the six standards apply here
Program design
How your tutoring pathway is structured across a term or year, not just single sessions.
Learning outcomes
Clear outcomes a learner will reach — not just 'improve confidence' generalities.
Delivery quality
Tutor experience, session design, and how learners are actively engaged.
Evidence of progress
How progress is measured and shared with learners and parents.
Safeguarding & staff conduct
DBS/background checks, safeguarding lead, and 1-to-1 conduct expectations.
Responsible tech use
How online-tutoring platforms, AI tools, and learner data are handled.
How to get accredited
A clear path from first submission to a public quality mark.
- Step 01
Submit your program
Share the tutoring pathway, subject, age range, and delivery format.
- Step 02
Independent review
Reviewers assess your submission against the six YLEA standards.
- Step 03
Badge & certificate
Approved programs receive the YLEA mark and certificate for your marketing.
Common questions
We only do exam prep — is that in scope?
Exam-only cram is out of scope. Structured tutoring programs with a defined pathway, learning outcomes, and evidence of progress are in scope.
Do you accredit online tutoring?
Yes. Online, in-person, and hybrid delivery are all in scope.
Do our tutors need specific qualifications?
No fixed qualification requirement — we look at tutor experience, session design, and safeguarding, not one specific credential.
Can we accredit our whole subject range at once?
Each distinct program is reviewed separately. Most providers start with their flagship pathway and add others as they grow.
Get your tutoring program YLEA-accredited.
Independent recognition for structured tutoring and enrichment. Start your accreditation application today.