CambriLearn Accreditation

Your child's qualifications count. Everywhere.

Accredited by Cognia and Pearson Edexcel. Registered with SACAI and the IEB. Approved by the NCAA. Every certificate your child earns is identical to one from a traditional school.

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Cognia & Pearson Edexcel
Internationally accredited institution & examination centre
SACAI & IEB
Registered for Umalusi-accredited national examinations
NCAA Approved & Eligible
Courses count toward US college sports eligibility
CambriLearn Credentials

Five credentials. One school.

Internationally accredited, nationally registered, and NCAA approved. Every qualification your child earns is independently certified and universally recognised.

98%
University acceptance
$25M+
Scholarships earned
80,000+
Students educated
20+
Years of experience
Accredited By
Cognia
International Accreditation Body

Cognia is an independent, non-profit organisation that evaluates schools against international quality standards. CambriLearn underwent a comprehensive review of our academic programmes, teacher qualifications, student support, and learning resources. Cognia accreditation is recognised in over 80 countries.

What this means for your child

Your child is part of an internationally accredited institution. Their education meets the same quality benchmarks applied to accredited schools worldwide.

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Pearson Edexcel
International Examination Body

Pearson Edexcel offers internationally recognised International GCSE and International A Level qualifications in over 190 countries. CambriLearn is an accredited Pearson Edexcel centre. Students sit official Pearson examinations and receive certificates issued directly by Pearson.

What this means for your child

Your child's certificates come from Pearson, not CambriLearn. Universities worldwide cannot distinguish these from certificates earned at any other Pearson centre.

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Registered With
SACAI
South African Assessment Body

SACAI is an examination board accredited by Umalusi. CambriLearn is registered with SACAI to offer the National Senior Certificate (NSC) pathway.

What this means for your child

Your child can enter for SACAI examinations, quality-assured by Umalusi. The NSC certificate is accepted by all South African universities.

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IEB
Independent Examinations Board

The IEB is accredited by Umalusi and recognised for rigorous academic standards. It is the examination body used by most established private schools in South Africa.

What this means for your child

Your child can enter for official IEB examinations, widely respected by South African universities and recognised globally.

Approved By
NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association

CambriLearn is both NCAA Approved and NCAA Eligible. Student-athletes can count their CambriLearn coursework toward NCAA eligibility requirements for US college sports participation.

What this means for your child

If your child is a student-athlete aiming for a US college sports scholarship, their CambriLearn education counts. No need to switch to a traditional school.

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How We Compare

Not all online schools are equally accredited

Most online schools hold one credential, sometimes none. CambriLearn holds five independent credentials across three tiers.

Credential
CambriLearn
Typical online school
International accreditation (Cognia)
Pearson Edexcel examination centre
SACAI registered (Umalusi-accredited NSC)
IEB registered
NCAA approved (US college sport eligibility)
Multiple curriculum pathways (5+)
Certificates issued by examination body (not school)

Based on publicly available accreditation data for online schools in South Africa, the UK, and internationally.

Why It Matters

What accreditation means for your family

University Acceptance

Certificates come from the examination body, not the school. Universities worldwide accept them without distinction.

Global Recognition

Cognia accreditation covers 80+ countries. Pearson Edexcel qualifications are recognised at universities on every continent.

Quality Assurance

Independent evaluators verify our teachers, courses, support systems, and learning outcomes on an ongoing basis.

Same as Traditional School

Your child's qualification is identical to one from a brick-and-mortar school. No asterisk, no distinction, no disadvantage.

CambriLearn student
5
Credentials
100+
Countries
80K+
Students
Common Questions

Accreditation FAQs

Is CambriLearn an accredited online school?
Yes. CambriLearn is accredited by Cognia and Pearson Edexcel, registered with SACAI and the IEB, and approved by the NCAA.
What is the difference between accreditation, registration, and approval?
Accreditation (Cognia, Pearson Edexcel) means CambriLearn has been independently evaluated and meets international quality standards. Registration (SACAI, IEB) means students can enter for official examinations quality-assured by Umalusi. Approval (NCAA) means courses count toward US college athletics eligibility.
Does CambriLearn offer International GCSE and A Level qualifications?
Yes. As an accredited Pearson Edexcel centre, CambriLearn offers International GCSE and International A Level qualifications. Certificates are issued by Pearson and accepted by universities in over 190 countries. View our Pearson Edexcel curriculum.
What does SACAI registration mean?
SACAI is accredited by Umalusi, the quality council for education in South Africa. CambriLearn's registration allows students to enter for accredited NSC examinations accepted by all South African universities. View our SACAI certificate.
Is CambriLearn registered with the IEB?
Yes. The IEB is accredited by Umalusi and widely regarded for its rigorous academic standards. IEB qualifications are accepted by all South African universities and recognised internationally. View our IEB curriculum.
Will universities accept my child's qualifications?
Yes. Certificates are issued by the examination body (Pearson Edexcel, SACAI, or IEB), not by CambriLearn. Universities cannot distinguish between a CambriLearn student and any other candidate from the same examination body.
Can my child play college sports in the US?
Yes. CambriLearn is both NCAA Approved and NCAA Eligible. Student-athletes can count their coursework toward college sports eligibility requirements.
Are online school qualifications the same as traditional school qualifications?
Yes. The certificate is issued by the examination body, not the school. Whether your child studied at CambriLearn or at a traditional school, the certificate is identical. No asterisk, no mention of "online," no distinction of any kind.
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