About Us

ICS (International Correspondence Schools) is the world's largest and most experienced distance learning organisation. In 1890 the first student was enrolled on a formal course and International Correspondence Schools was incorporated in the USA in 1901. ICS was a pioneer in teaching skills by home study, presenting the opportunity to learn while earning and to relate study to everyday work. Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible, allowing busy people to get the skills, training and education they want, in a way that offers them complete flexibility.

We’ve been helping people achieve their goals for well over 100 years. In 1890 we pioneered a new way to learn, allowing people to study in their own homes. Today, from our head office in the centre of Glasgow, Scotland, we follow the same principles, but modern technology, including e-mail and the Internet, makes learning even more effective and convenient.

Over 13 million people have benefited from our learning techniques, and today we offer over 150 courses, covering a variety of subjects. We give you the flexibility to learn at your own pace, where and when you want, with the reassurance of total support from ICS staff every step of the way.

We team up with a large number of professional bodies to provide qualifications that are respected and widely recognised. We offer qualifications accredited by the University of East London, Napier University, Edexcel, Microsoft, CIPD, Aset, City and Guilds – to name only a few.

ICS is part of Cengage Learning, which provides learning solutions to businesses and institutions, as well as individuals. This means we have access to the latest, most effective ways to study – as well as a wealth of experience that we can use to continually improve what we can do for you.

Company registration number: LONDON 898 213