Accreditation Service for International Colleges (ASIC) is an independent, government-approved accreditation body specialising in the accreditation of schools, colleges, universities, training organisations and online and distance education providers, both in the UK and overseas. The ASIC accreditation is recognised by the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI), a part of the Home Office, as a qualifying requirement for UK institutions wishing to enrol international students (from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland) on the Short-term student visa for English language courses lasting between 6 to 11 months and Standard Visitor visa for study purposes for any course (including English language) up to six months.