Question to the Department for Education:

To ask Her Majesty's Government whether private colleges that offer higher education degrees will be rated as gold, silver or bronze in the same way as universities.

Private colleges offering higher education degrees can participate in the Teaching Excellence and Student Outcomes Framework (TEF) if they meet the eligibility requirements. From the 2019-20 academic year, TEF will be a condition of registration for providers with more than 500 students on higher education courses. Smaller providers, for whom the cost of participation might be disproportionate, may participate on a voluntary basis if they meet the eligibility criteria.