Fee Structure
Transparent breakdown of ISDC qualification costs for the 2025–26 academic year. Fees are quoted in UK Pounds Sterling (GBP) and vary by region based on World Bank income classifications.
High-income economies
Upper-middle-income economies
Lower-middle & low-income economies
Centre Approval & Renewal
Approval granted for 5 years, renewable every 5 years.
Includes a non-refundable administrative fee of £200, deducted from any refund for unsuccessful applications.
External Quality Assurance (EQA) Fees
Standard and specialist verification rates.
Standard EQA
Specialist EQA
Specialist fees apply to Clinical Aesthetic Injectable Therapies and Occupational Health & Safety qualifications.
Learner Registration Fees
Regulated qualifications — register within 28 days of enrolment.
| Qualification | Region 1 | Region 2 | Region 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 3 Award (1–12 credits) | £100 | £75 | £55 |
| Level 3 Certificate (13–36 credits) | £125 | £100 | £75 |
| Level 3 Diploma (37–60 credits) | £150 | £125 | £100 |
| Level 3 Diploma (61–120 credits) | £250 | £200 | £150 |
| Level 4 Award (1–12 credits) | £125 | £100 | £75 |
| Level 4 Certificate (13–36 credits) | £150 | £125 | £100 |
| Level 4 Diploma (37–120 credits) | £250 | £200 | £150 |
| Level 5 Diploma (37–120 credits) | £250 | £200 | £150 |
| Level 5 Extended Diploma (240 credits) | £350 | £300 | £250 |
| Level 6 Certificate (13–36 credits) | £200 | £150 | £125 |
| Level 6 Diploma (37–120 credits) | £300 | £250 | £200 |
| Level 7 Certificate (13–36 credits) | £200 | £150 | £125 |
| Level 7 Diploma (37–120 credits) | £300 | £250 | £200 |
| Level 8 Diploma (180 credits) | On request | — | — |
Learner transfer fee: £50 (same across all regions). Late registration surcharge: £50 per learner.
Specialist Qualifications
Same fee applies across all regions.
Endorsed Learning Programmes (ELP)
Review and certification fees — same for all regions.
Review Fee per Programme
Certification Fee per Learner
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Same fees for all regions.
Certification, Replacement & Courier
Electronic certificates provided at no extra cost.
Courier charges may vary depending on destination, weight, and dimensions. Paper certificates can be ordered via the ISDC Digital Certificate Web Portal.