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Incorporating the National Christian Schools’ Certificate (NCSC)

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
As from 1st January 2007 the ICCE Registration fee has been increased to £150. This fee covers initial registration, the ICCE Manual and Training Pace, ongoing administration and advice, telephone and email help line, website updates, regular Information Sheets, the Science Project CD, the RoA folder, Test moderation, and research into QCA recognition. From now on there will be an additional fee of £15 for each Certificate issued, payable at the time of Certificate application.

STATEMENT REGARDING EQUIVALENCY OF ICCE CERTIFICATES
Some of our statements in the ICCE Manual and on our website have been reworded. It has been drawn to our attention that our explanation of the equivalency of our certificates with NQF levels is not appropriate. We apologise for any misunderstanding this has caused. It was not our intention to claim formal or official recognition of their value.  Whilst internally, with the help of academics and specialists we have estimated the value of the ICCE certificates we do not claim any formal or official approval. We are pursuing recognition of our certification and have recently had an early dialogue meeting with the QCA. We value your prayers as we make the changes necessary to pursue this route.

In order to register on the ICCE you must be a member of TEACH (The European Academy of Christian Homeschoolers) or a CEE Ltd registered School using the full ACE curriculum. This Certificate is of a similar standard to GCSE's and A levels and is accepted by many Colleges and Universities in the UK.

Points to follow regarding ICCE registration:

For more details of latest changes to the Manual please see the NCSC/ICCE Update sheets which have been sent out to every School and Homeschool and are posted on the website.

IMPORTANT - it is essential that parents maintain up-to-date and accurate records for each of their children registered for the certificate. These records (from PACE 1085 in all core curriculum subjects) must be kept on the appropriate ACE forms (i.e. the Supervisor's Progress Card). In addition, the actual PACE tests of children registered on the ICCE must be sent in to the ICCE board at the end of each academic level. Please be warned, without these records, no ICCE certificates can be issued.

The International Certificate of Christian Education was set up to give recognition to work completed over a number of years by secondary pupils using the ACE curriculum. With the appropriate ICCE certificate, ACE graduates need never return to state schools to gain college and university entrance qualifications. A board of Christian leaders and teachers control the ICCE.

The International Certificate of Christian Education (formerly National Christian Schools’ Certificate) has been available in the UK for several years and is being accepted by colleges and universities in this country and abroad, as an alternative to the usual GCSE and GCE 'A' level route.

What is the ICCE?
The International Certificate of Christian Education is a Christian alternative to secular qualifications and is recognized by a growing number of employers and universities in the UK and elsewhere. The UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) UK Qualifications Handbook includes details of the ICCE (formally NCSC). Providing formal recognition of the work completed by children on the ACE curriculum, five levels of certificate are offered.

The Basic Certificate
(Replaces the NCSC Foundation Certificate)
This course is only for pupils with special educational needs. It covers the basic curriculum including English, mathematics, science, history, geography, information technology and Bible study. It is a record of all the work achieved by the pupils, regardless of level and replaces the ‘Leaving Certificate’ previously offered by CEE Ltd. An Achievement Certificate may still be obtained from the School or TEACH.

The Foundation Certificate
 (A new qualification)
The Foundation is designed to meet the needs of lower attaining pupils. It may also be suitable for pupils joining the ACE programme late in their educational career, who do not have the time to complete the ICCE general certificate.

The General Certificate
(Replaces the NCSC Level 1 Certificate)
The General Certificate was originally designed for those who expect to leave school at 16. However, experience has shown that many pupils are joining the ACE programme late in their educational career, often with significant educational deficiencies. As a consequence, the General Certificate is often awarded to pupils who are 17 or older. It should be noted that the ICCE programme is based on the completion of the course, not the age of the pupil.

The Intermediate Certificate
(Replaces the NCSC Level 2 Certificate)
The Intermediate Certificate is intended for those who wish to follow further education or professional courses. The Nursing and Midwifery Admissions Service (NMAS) has accepted the NCSC Level 2 Certificate for entry to pre-registration courses. It has also been accepted by the armed forces for entry on officer training courses.

The Advanced Certificate
(Replaces the NCSC Level 3 Certificate)
The Advanced Certificate is intended for those who wish to go into higher education or study professional courses at Christian or secular colleges and universities.

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