Policies & Statements

Office for Students (OfS)

The Office for Students (OfS) is the regulator of English higher education. LFA is listed as a registered provider on the OfS Register. Being registered means LFA has demonstrated to the OfS that it: 

• Provides well-designed courses that meet recognised standards 
• Offers a high-quality academic experience for all students 
• Supports students from admission through to completion 
• Ensures students’ achievements are valued by employers or enable further study 
• Awards qualifications that hold their value over time, in line with recognised standards 
• Pays regard to guidance about how to comply with consumer protection law 
• Has a published student protection plan setting out the risks of course, campus or institution closure and how it will protect students’ interests in such an event 
• Has the financial resources to provide and deliver the courses advertised. 
   

Registration with the OfS has a series of ongoing general conditions, these include: 
 

• Publication of our ‘Access and Participation Statement’. 
• Publication of our ‘Student Protection Plan’. 
• Supplying of ‘transparency information’ as designated under the High Education and Research Act 2017 (HERA) to the OfS. 
• Participation in the National Student Survey (NSS). 

 

LFA Recruitment, Selection and Admissions Policy

This policy details how London Film Academy (LFA) aims to practice a clear, fair, explicit and consistent recruitment and selection procedure that encourages and supports successful students in their filmmaking endeavours. This Recruitment, Selection and Admissions Policy complies with relevant legislation and is guided by the principles outlined by the Ofs. 

The LFA Recruitment, Selection and Admissions Policy also includes the following procedures: 

• Recruitment and selection 
• Recognition of prior learning (RPL) 
• Induction 
• Tuition fee refunds and compensation 
• Student protection plan 

 

Access & Participation Statement

Our students are at the heart of everything we do at LFA, and we remain firmly committed to our values of inclusion, diversity and support for people from all walks of life. The film industry is challenging to access, and LFA has always taken an active role in encouraging participation and widening access for under-represented and disadvantaged students.

A key aim of LFA is to increase diversity within the film industry by broadening access to film education and supporting students throughout their studies. This approach brings meaningful benefits, including improved social mobility, student wellbeing and long-term success.

LFA continues to deliver high-quality education to students of all backgrounds, with strong representation across mixed ethnicities and an ongoing commitment to working towards greater gender balance.

Our Access and Participation Statement has been accepted as part of our registration conditions by the OfS. 

 

LFA Inclusion Plans

The aim of an Inclusion Plan is to facilitate the most rewarding and productive learning experience for all students. This policy is also a great way to inform potential applicants or enrolled students with Protected Characteristics (defined by the Equality Act, are disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity) what they can expect once they have declared their needs.  Read more about LFA Inclusion Plans.

At LFA, our doors are always open - should you have any questions please get in touch with our Admissions team on +44 (0) 20 7386 7711 or email admissions@londonfilmacademy.com.