What is NCFE?

  • NCFE is a registered education charity and also a national awarding body.
  • NCFE can be traced back Northern Union of Mechanic’s Institute in 1848.
  • In 1920 the institute provided exams for colleges schools and other centres under the name Northern Counties Technical Examination Council.
  • In the early 1990s the institute was renamed as National Centre for Further Education.

Why choose NCFE?

  • NCFE aim 'to promote and advance the education and training of young persons and adults'.
  • NCFE have over 300,000 learners who choose NCFE to help them move their careers forward.
  • Add value to your CV with key skills that are required by employees.
  • NCFE qualifications are regulated by:
    • Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England.
    • The Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council.
    • Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

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