Pre-Launch — Express Interest

Prove your quality.
Once.
To every school.

We're building an accreditation platform that lets providers demonstrate their standards once and have it recognised by every international school — no more duplicate paperwork, no more chasing 40 different EVCs.

The Quality Framework

From application
to accreditation.

Most providers receive their final decision within 5–6 weeks of completing the Self-Evaluation Form.

01
Day 1

Register & Setup

Create your account and complete your organisation profile in 15 minutes.

02
Week 1–2

Complete SEF

Work through the 9-step Self-Evaluation Form at your own pace. Auto-save as you go.

03
Instant

AI Review

Instant AI scoring per section with clear pass/amber/fail feedback and improvement guidance.

04
Day 14–20

Submit

Sign the declaration and submit. A TripTrust assessor is assigned within 3 working days.

05
Week 3–5

Expert Review

Trained assessors review flagged items and may request additional evidence or clarification.

06
Week 5–6

Certified

Receive your certificate, badge assets, and documentation pack builder access.

The Quality Framework

Eight domains.
Every one grounded in evidence.

The TripTrust Quality Indicators (QI) framework defines the minimum standards a provider must demonstrate across eight domains before accreditation is granted. Each domain is derived from the documented failure patterns in our public risk casebook. This is not a checklist — it is an evidence-based accountability standard.

Document Verification

All submitted documents are assessed for authenticity, currency, and relevance. Out-of-date policies do not satisfy requirements.

Compensating Measures

Where legal requirements differ by jurisdiction, providers must demonstrate compensating controls of equivalent protection.

Assessor Sign-Off

No domain may be marked satisfactory by AI alone. Every domain requires human assessor review and a documented rationale.

Casebook Cross-Reference

Assessors are briefed on casebook incidents relevant to each domain. Known failure modes are actively tested in the review.

QI 1Risk Management

What accreditation requires

  • Written activity risk assessments for all programme components
  • Staff competence records and instructor qualification verification
  • Emergency response procedures and rehearsal evidence
  • Incident reporting and post-trip review documentation

Casebook Evidence

Failure at QI 1 is the most common contributing factor in fatal incidents in the casebook. In three documented cases, activity risk assessments either did not exist or were not shared with supervising staff.

QI 2Safeguarding

What accreditation requires

  • Up-to-date child safeguarding policy aligned to local law
  • Criminal records checks for all staff with unsupervised access
  • Designated safeguarding lead with documented training
  • Whistle-blower and reporting pathway documentation

Casebook Evidence

Four cases in the casebook involve confirmed or alleged abuse by provider staff. In each case, criminal vetting had not been conducted or records were not retained.

QI 3Food Safety

What accreditation requires

  • Food safety management system (HACCP or equivalent)
  • Allergen policy and communication procedures
  • Evidence of supplier food safety compliance
  • Staff food hygiene training records

Casebook Evidence

Two casebook incidents resulted in hospitalisation from food-related illness. Neither provider had documented allergen procedures.

QI 4Transport

What accreditation requires

  • Vehicle safety inspection records and licensing documentation
  • Driver qualification and experience verification
  • Third-party transport operator vetting procedures
  • Student transport briefing and supervision protocols

Casebook Evidence

Transport is a contributing factor in three fatal or serious injury cases in the casebook, including two where third-party vehicles were used without vetting.

QI 5Education Quality

What accreditation requires

  • Programme learning outcomes and curriculum mapping
  • Instructor subject-matter qualifications and CPD records
  • Student assessment and feedback mechanisms
  • Evidence of programme review and continuous improvement

Casebook Evidence

Deficiencies at QI 5 were a secondary factor in two cases where schools were misled about the educational value or accreditation status of programmes.

QI 6Communication & Governance

What accreditation requires

  • Organisational structure and accountability documentation
  • Data protection policy and processing records (GDPR or equivalent)
  • Third-party sub-contractor vetting and contractual requirements
  • Parent and school communication protocols

Casebook Evidence

QI 6f (third-party vetting) is the single most common gap across the casebook, appearing in six separate incidents. Providers routinely outsource activities to unvetted local operators.

QI 7Overseas Travel

What accreditation requires

  • Destination-specific travel risk assessment using government-issued guidance
  • Group travel insurance with minimum cover thresholds
  • Medical and health screening procedures
  • Crisis management plan including evacuation procedures

Casebook Evidence

Three cases involving international travel demonstrate the consequences of inadequate country-level risk assessment, including one evacuation failure during civil unrest.

QI 8School Documentation

What accreditation requires

  • Pre-trip information pack for school review
  • Parent consent and medical disclosure forms
  • Emergency contact and escalation documentation
  • Post-trip incident summary and near-miss reporting

Casebook Evidence

Schools cannot fulfil their duty of care without documentation from providers. QI 8 formalises this responsibility and creates an auditable record for use in any subsequent inquiry.

Cases:

Compliance and Duty of Care

TripTrust accreditation does not replace a school's own due diligence obligations. It provides a verified, independently-reviewed record that a provider has met an evidence-based standard across all eight domains. In the event of an incident, accreditation status, the evidence submitted, and the assessor's documented rationale are all retained and available for disclosure to insurers, regulators, or courts. The framework is openly published and may be cited in school procurement policies, safeguarding procedures, or governance documentation.

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