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IAPcC MEMBERSHIP

IAPCC only accepts institutional members that are recognized and in good standing in their own country or region, and that conduct their educational operations in accordance with the IAPCC Codes of Ethics (PDF). IAPCC reserves the right to expel from its membership institutions that do not meet this criteria.
​Institutions that are already members of the following industry association may join IAPCC at a reduced membership rate:
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  • University Continuing Education Association (UCEA)
  • Career College Association (CCA), USA
  • ​National Association of Career Colleges (NACC), Canada
  • Independent Tertiary Education New Zealand (ITENZ)
  • Association of Private Schools and Colleges Singapore (APSC)
  • Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA)
  • Private Providers of Education, Training and Development (APPETD), South Africa, or
  • International Vocational Education and Training Association (IVETA).

There are four types of membership in IAPCC:

  • Educational Institutions (Full Membership)
  • Educational Authorities and Agencies (Observer)
  • Corporations (Associate Member).
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Benefits of Membership

The benefits of holding IAPCC membership include:
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  • ​Becoming part of a career education industry association on an international level
  • Opportunities for networking with people and institutions working in your industry
  • Use of the IAPCC Logo on your website, prospectus and other materials. Any member of the Association may use, as long as the member is in good standing, the official seal of the Association as a public identification of membership and commitment to the purposes, requirements, and standards of the Association;
  • Quality Assurance Certification. As a member of IAPCC, your organisation becomes eligible to voluntarily apply for and participate in IAPCC’s Accreditation and Quality Certification scheme
  • A forum through which members may exchange resources and joint venture opportunities
  • Independent complaints procedure and arbitration service
  • Exchange of credits and advanced standing students for students within the IAPCC education network
  • Annual International Career Education Awards Program
  • Code of Ethics and Conduct Framework.​

How to Join?

Candidate Institutions should fill out the Application for Membership Form (PDF) and submit it via email.

Joining Policy Statement

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It is the policy of the IAPCC that membership shall not be granted, nor maintained, by any school, institution, or educational provider that has been the subject of adverse legal findings, or whose Chief Executive Officer, senior executive, governing body member, or institutional leadership has been found liable for legal, regulatory, or ethical breaches. Furthemore all schools must have the legal authority to grant the credentials they grant in order to be considered for membership.

Dues

Annual Dues payable at the time of application are
€350 per annum for Regular Members. No joining fees are applicable.

Institutions that are members of the above-mentioned industry organisations receive a 25% reduction in annual dues.
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IAPCC
International Association of Private Career Colleges
IDE Number: CHE-301.670.771. REG
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