During the Accreditation Process

Programs that have met the eligibility requirements for TCB UK  accreditation and completed advanced preparation/assessment may begin with the accreditation process. This 18-month process is summarized below (including due dates):

Request for Evaluation (RFE)
An RFE submission is due January 31st of the year in which a review is desired. RFEs should always be accompanied by official transcripts and Requests for Approval (RFAs) if the program is outside of the U.K.

Self-Study Report
One Self-Study Report per program is due July 1st following the submission of a Request for Evaluation. One copy should be submitted to TCB UK  Headquarters by July 1st and one copy should be provided to each review team member following the team chair’s instructions.

On-Site Visit
On-site visits are typically scheduled between September and December in the same year of an RFE submission.

Due Process Response Period
The 30-day due process response period takes place after the on-site review is completed and well before the commission decision-making meeting in July. TCB UK  sends the institution a Draft Statement containing a section for each program reviewed. The institution has 30 days to provide information on actions the programs have taken to resolve any shortcomings the team identified at the conclusion of the on-site visit.

Decision and Notification
Each team chair presents his/her team’s findings to the respective commission in July. A Final Statement will be prepared based on the review team’s findings, the program’s responses, and the responsible accreditation commission’s decision. The Final Statement is sent to the institution by August 31st.