Fee structure

Registration fees (for new members)

This fee is paid only once when you first register with ABE, and includes the first year's annual subscription. Level 4 Diploma Level 5 Diploma Level 6 Diploma Level 6 Extended Diploma Level 7 Diploma 35 50 150 100 200

Annual subscriptions
To keep your membership in force during your time with us, you must renew your membership every year by paying an annual subscription fee. Level 4/5 Diploma - Student Level 6/7 Diploma - Associate (AMABE) Level 6 Extended Diploma Full Member (MABE) Fellow Member 25 30 30 40 50

Examination fees (for students sitting exams in the UK, Eire and EU)
Level 4 Diploma Level 5 Diploma Level 6 Diploma Level 6 Extended Diploma Level 7 Diploma 30 per unit 40 per unit 45 per unit 40 or 45 per unit (refer to exam form) 100 per unit (examination or assignment)

Examination fees (for students sitting exams outside the UK, Eire and EU)
Level 4 Diploma Level 5 Diploma Level 6 Diploma Level 6 Extended Diploma Level 7 Diploma 20 per unit 33 per unit 38 per unit 33 or 38 per unit (refer to exam form) 75 per unit (examination or assignment)

Miscellaneous fees
Late examination fee Exam transfer fee (including medical transfer) Exemption fee for Level 4 units Exemption fee for Level 5 units Exemption fee for Level 6 units Replacement results notification slip Transcript request of exam history Replacement Certificate fee 10 per unit 15 30 per unit 40 per unit 45 per unit 10 per session 10 per transcript 25 per award

All fees are in UK Pounds Sterling (GBP) ABE reserves the right to make alterations to fees at its discretion

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How to study
One of the key benefits to studying with ABE is the flexibility of its programmes, meaning that you can choose the pathway of your qualification and the pace at which you achieve it.
The examination sessions happen twice a year, in June and December. Each ABE programme is made up of a number of units and you can decide to study several units simultaneously and opt to sit multiple exams in the same session, potentially gaining a qualification after the one session; or you can concentrate on each unit individually and spread your learning and examinations over several sessions. As a guideline, we recommend that students sit no more than 5 exams in any one session so they have ample time to prepare for each unit.

Studying with a college

Most students opt to study ABE programmes via an accredited college and with more than 400 colleges in over 80 countries worldwide, there is a lot of choice on offer. The colleges over a range of flexible study options, which can include standard classroom teaching or a more blended approach of classroom and self-study or distance learning; whereas a few others offer distance learning exclusively. Whether you wish to study full-time or part-time, there will be an option for you. To search our full list of accredited colleges, click here

Self-study

Self-study is also a very popular option with our students. ABE provides comprehensive online resources which are available in the Members Area section of our website. Once you have registered with ABE and become a member, you will be able to access this area of the site and review the resource materials there. (More information on these resources can be found below).

Student support

ABE provides all its students with the following: A thorough explanation of the QCF examination structure, detailing how the exams are constructed so that you know what to expect when you turn over your paper.

A comprehensive syllabus which is available for every unit of every programme. It clearly breaks down the learning outcomes that you will be assessed on either by examination or, in the case of the Level 7 Diploma, written assignment.

There are lecture guides to accompany every syllabus, which offer tips from the examiner as to how the units should be taught and where the focus is for each learning outcome. For a student studying by themselves, this is incredibly useful as it gives an insight into how to approach each topic of learning.

Past question papers and suggested answers can be downloaded for review.

Recommended reading lists are available for every unit of every programme at Levels 4, 5 and 6 and there is one inclusive list for the Level 7 Diploma.

Furthermore, Study Manuals are available to purchase online or order for every unit in the Business Management and Human Resources Management programme at Levels 4, 5 and 6.

There are a host of helpful articles and information relating to the examinations, which include: Research skills Study Tips Plagiarism Using the Harvard Referencing System Understanding Command Words

Finally, all members receive a copy of the Student Focus magazine, past copies of which can also be found online in the Members Area. It contains relevant information about examinations, courses and colleges, plus articles, news and study tips from examiners. For more information on these resources, how to use them and where to find them, click here to download the How to Study ABE flyer.