Accreditation and Recognition
Confidence. Clarity. Connection.
The British School of Excellence helps people communicate with confidence, build stronger relationships and feel at ease in professional and social settings. Our training brings together etiquette, emotional intelligence and practical skills that you can use in everyday life.
Professional recognition
The recognition attached to a programme matters. It tells you what has been reviewed and what you may receive when you complete your training. Please check the individual programme page for its current accreditations, certificates and eligibility requirements.
01ILM, a City & Guilds business
ILM is known for leadership, management and coaching development. Selected programmes at The British School of Excellence carry ILM recognition. Where this applies, the programme page explains the form of recognition and the certificate available on successful completion.
Read more about ILM
02The CPD Standards Office
The British School of Excellence is listed as an accredited training provider by The CPD Standards Office. Continuing professional development gives you a structured way to build your knowledge and skills throughout your career. Our provider listing shows the activities currently recorded by the accrediting body.
View our CPD Standards Office listing
03The Institute of Leadership
The Institute of Leadership offers professional membership, learning resources and development opportunities for people who lead or aspire to lead. Membership and the use of postnominal letters depend on the Institute’s eligibility rules. If a programme includes access to membership, we will state the terms on that programme page.
Explore The Institute of Leadership
04Provider of Training Excellence
Provider of Training Excellence focuses on the quality of training provision and the learner experience. We aim to make every programme well structured, relevant and useful beyond the classroom.
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05Recognition in 2025
Best of Best Review named The British School of Excellence “Best Etiquette & Emotional Intelligence School in the UK” in its 2025 awards. We value this recognition for work that helps people develop confidence, communicate thoughtfully and connect with others.
Read about the award
06Hero of Civility Award
Lady Arabella presents the Hero of Civility Award to Dr Philip Sykes, Founder of The British School of Excellence, on behalf of the Etiquette Africa Initiative. The award, given in June this year, honours Dr Sykes’ exceptional efforts in championing civility, emotional intelligence, and social harmony across Africa through his ongoing work and leadership. A moment of grace, respect and shared purpose.
Find the right programme for you
Whether you want to develop personally, strengthen your professional presence or train to teach others, we can help you choose a programme that fits your goals. Explore the course details to see what you will learn, how the training is delivered and which certificates apply.