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Ideal Schools
Ideal Schools specialise in home study (distance learning) training in Bookkeeping and Accounting subjects including computerised bookkeeping and Payroll Management courses.

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AAT Courses
AAT Qualified Bookkeeper (AATQB)

AAT Accounting Technician
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AAT Courses
The AAT work across the globe with around 130,000 members in more than 90 countries. Members are represented at every level of the finance and accounting world, including students, people already working in accountancy and self-employed business owners.

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Why Ideal Schools
ICB Bookkeeping Courses
Self Employment Course Packages

ICB Level 2 Certificate - Affiliate Membership (AfICB)

ICB Level 3 Certificate - Associate Membership (AICB)

ICB Level 4 Certificate - Full Membership (MICB)

ICB Diploma Qualifications (Payroll, SAT & Level 4 Diploma)
Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Courses
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers
The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers (ICB) was established to provide a series of professional qualifications which reflect the needs of businesses and the aspirations of people seeking to enter the profession. It exists to represent bookkeepers at all levels to promote the professionalism of bookkeepers to businesses, government and the general public.

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Sage Courses
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Sage Courses
SAGE is acknowledged as such a leading accounting software package, easy to operate and wide in use.

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Bookkeeping Career
Bookkeeping Career & Support
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Accreditations
Accreditations and Awards

College & Student Successes

ICB LUCA Awards (2016) - Tutor of the Year

We are all very proud that Scot has become the third IDEAL tutor to be presented with this prestigious award.

Scot Van den Akker

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ICB LUCA Awards (2016) - Student of the Year

When joining Ideal Schools in October 2015 he had a clear goal of qualifying by the summer of 2017. Since then, not only has he completed his original training package....

Terry Ramm

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ICB LUCA Awards (2016) - Best Large Practice

Our association with Michelle goes back many years and during this time she has shown a first class dedication in her study, carrying this forward with focused determination as she set up her very successful practice, ValueAdd Business Solutions.

Michelle Smith (ValueAdd Business Solutions) - Best Large Practice

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ICB LUCA Awards (2016) - Most Effective use of Social Media

Our private Facebook group pages also take away the feeling of isolation that can sometimes be felt with home study, providing the chance to communicate with other students and tutors, creating a true feeling of community. The huge success of these groups is a great credit to all involved.

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ICB Student of the Year 2015

Alison Duncan

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ICB Outstanding Achievement Award 2014

On Wednesday 19th November 2014 the ICB held their annual awards dinner. At the end of the evening, two special LUCAs were announced.

Al Vanden Akker

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BKN Training Provider of the Year 2013

On 2nd October 2013, for the third year in a row, we are delighted to have been awarded the BKN Training Provider of the Year award. As our college was founded in October 1983 we could not have asked for a better start to our 30th Anniversary celebrations.

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ICB Tutor of the Year 2013

For the second year in a row, one of our tutors has been awarded ICB Tutor of the Year, which is further proof that our tutorial services are of the highest quality. Brian McVean received his award on Monday 9th December from HRH Prince Michael of Kent at the very impressive Lancaster House, London.

Brian McVean

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BKN Training Provider of the Year 2012

On 2nd October 2012 we were delighted to hear that we’d been awarded the BKN Training Provider of the Year 2012 award, for the second year running,

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ICB Tutor of the Year 2012

On Tuesday 6th November 2012 we watched with great pride as our tutor, Jo Tester-Wilson, was awarded the ICB LUCA award for Tutor of the Year 2012. In her years tutoring for Ideal Schools Jo has shown a fantastic enthusiasm for her work, sharing her knowledge and experiences with students and helping them achieve their exam successes with flying colours.

Jo Tester-Wilson

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ICB Student of the Year 2012

We are absolutely delighted to announce that our student, Edward Brenninkmeijer, has been awarded the ICB LUCA award for Student of the Year 2012, at ICB Awards dinner held at the Savoy Hotel, London, this November. This is the third year running that an Ideal Schools student has won this award, which should give hope to all students starting out on the studies.

Edward Brenninkmeijer

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BKN Training Provider of the Year 2011

On 1st November 2011 we were delighted to be awarded the BKN Training Provider of the Year award. We are honoured to receive this valuable recognition for the hard work put in by all our tutorial and administrative staff. Our sincere thanks go to all those who voted for us.

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ICB Student of the Year 2011

In November (2011) ICB hosted another very successful conference, which included an awards dinner, where two of our students were nominated for Student of the Year. Mr Moolchand Dubey and Mrs Leisa Turnbull should be very proud of themselves to have been shortlisted in the final 5, from thousands of students.

Moolchand Dubey

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ICB Student of the Year 2009/10

This year, as well as winning the Provider of the Year award, we were delighted to have involvement in the Student of the Year category. The story of Shirley Atterbury is one that should inspire us all. In spite of a serious illness, Shirley used her studies to help her through her treatment, and still managed distinction passes. It was a pleasure to meet her at the dinner, and I don’t think anyone could argue that her award was fully deserved.

Shirley Atterbury

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ICB Training Provider of the Year 2009/10

The night of Thursday 26th of November 2009 was a very special night indeed for all involved with Ideal Schools. Part of the highly successful ICB International Conference involved an awards dinner where we received the ICB Tuition Provider of the Year award and one of our students, Shirley Atterbury, won the Student of the Year award.