Talk:Accreditation Council for TESOL Distance Education Courses

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I have reinstated this page after it was vandalised, reduced to nothing and then removed by Wiki moderators. ACTDEC is certainly noteworthy, having been around for some years and widely known within its industry as an accrediting body for distance TESOL courses. Simon Winn-Smith (talk) 14:40, 3 October 2008 (UTC) Please refer to www.daveseslcafe.com for reliable source data on the adverse publicity cited from a number of contributors

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This article needs some context. For example: In which country is this organisation based? What is the jurisdiction of this organisation?

It also needs some independent third-party references to both its existence and its notability. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Beeswaxcandle (talk • contribs) 08:01, 31 October 2008 (UTC) It is a matter of fact that actdec has been widely criticised for accrediting its own courses as was set up by eurolink schools for that purpose Please view and scan daveseslcafe for verification  Try putting in eurolink and actdec and see what comes up  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Marysoloman (talk • contribs) 12:00, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

ACTDEC Secretary on critical remarks
Criticism of ACTDEC has been entirely unfounded. The above comment "accrediting its own courses" simply doesn't make any sense! ACTDEC is an accrediting body - accrediting courses is its sole purpose. Why do anonymous "keyboard warriors" persist in writing libellous tittle-tattle about a legitimate accrediting body? One must assume they represent the interests of unaccredited schools who enjoy finding dubious ways to level their playing field. There are close historical ties with Eurolink Courses due to Brian Winn-Smith being a driving force behind both organisations but to concentrate on this detracts from what Brian and Bill Lee attempted to achieve by founding ACTDEC many years ago.

It is incredible that some people believe an accrediting body can be set up, promote itself with advertising and by attending conferences, take on the work of accrediting schools all to act as some disguise to benefit just one course provider. There are easier ways of marketing. This idea is deeply offensive to those who have put work into making ACTDEC a success, and to those other members of ACTDEC, who should enjoy the benefits of accreditation - their courses are proven to be of worth, unlike the majority of distance programmes available today.

To suggest that the QCDA doesn't recognise accrediting bodies is just beyond the pale. Please do some research, phone the QCDA and enquire about ACTDEC's lengthy application process or about what the QCDA's role in education is. Simon Winn-Smith (talk) 12:20, 1 February 2010 (UTC)