Becoming an attached centre is straightforward. All you need to do is get in touch and complete the relevant forms. You can become an approved centre in four simple steps:
Step One
Interested schools should visit their local British Council office and advise they are interested in becoming a CIE attached centre by submitting an expression of interest on the school’s letter headed paper.
Step Two
Complete the ‘CAS BC Application form’ provided by the British Council. Email or return to us along with a scanned copy of the government approval to operate as a school.
You may need to provide:
- a school prospectus or other promotional literature
- a list of all teaching staff, including names, qualifications, nationality, years at the school and subject expertise
- samples of both teachers’ preparation books and student papers
- a list of subjects and syllabuses offered at the school
- attendance records and lesson timetables.
British Council will invoice you for inspection fee payment. Note that schools must not make any payment to the British Council Trading Services Nigeria Limited bank account until the invoice is received.
Step Three
A British Council representative will inspect your school facilities to ensure they meet the registration quality standards and discuss your teaching approach. The approved inspector will need to speak with the school principal and be allowed to ask teachers and students questions as needed.
Step Four
The inspector will submit a report to the British Council. We will communicate the details to the appropriate board. If all goes well your school will be approved to start offering IGCSEs, O Levels and A-levels.
Once approved, your school must agree to accept periodic and unannounced re-inspection from British Council representatives.
You can download further information and British Council account details via “Becoming a CIE Attached School”
