Holding ourselves accountable.

We hold ourselves accountable with annual surveys of learners and alumni These are an opportunity for learners to provide feedback and for us to ensure that we are continuing to meet the needs of our stakeholders.

We have active members in 44 countries, with centres located in 30. Our largest markets are in sub-Saharan Africa, the Caribbean and Africa Each market has its own characteristics. The biggest single age group is 21. Despite their young age, the majority of our learners are working with just 13% able to study full-time

Going on to a Bachelors was the planned next step for 51%, We also have significant numbers of older learners (33% age 30 or older) who are studying ABE to enhance their career or become better at their job This often includes people who have degrees in other areas but who feel the business management expertise developed by ABE qualifications would help them in their management role The female gender bias is 67%

2024 highlights

High levels of satisfaction: Our learners are at all ages and stages of their career and our qualifications appeal to people in hugely varied circumstances, hence their international portability Our 2024 student recommendation score is 97% , with learners and alumni saying ABE has made them more confident that they can achieve their long-term goals

Growth in our global reach: New college accreditations have grown by 90% year-on-year New operations have begun in Rwanda, India, Nepal, Singapore, Pakistan, Thailand and Cambodia

New benefits for ABE learners: opportunities afforded by being part of the Institute of Leadership (IoL) were realised this year when we were able to offer free studying membership of IoL to all ABE students, plus a discounted offer for alumni who, on achieving ABE Level 5, automatically qualify for Member status

UtilisingThe Institute of Leadership expertise, we were proud to launch the ABE Level 5 Diploma in Business Management and Leadership

The qualification addresses the need for a contemporary skills-focused approach to modern leadership underpinned by a solid knowledge of business strategy. Other new qualifications are in the final stages of development for launch in Q1 2025.