ICEQC-ORG-2180:2026 — Tutoring and Test Preparation Applicability Module Status: Published Version: Edition 2026 ICEQC requirements for tutoring and test preparation applicability module. 1 Name 1.1 This document is ICEQC-ORG-2180, Tutoring and Test Preparation Applicability Module. 2 Purpose 2.1 This document establishes object-specific education quality requirements within a controlled ICEQC certification scope. 3 Certification boundary 3.1 Certification is voluntary, applies only to the stated scope and does not confer governmental authority, a licence, institutional recognition, academic equivalency, a ranking or approval of education content. 4 Conformity determination 4.1 Each applicable requirement shall be determined only as C or NC. NA requires confirmed objective non-applicability. Certification is prohibited while any applicable requirement is NC or any nonconformity remains open. 5 Remote assessment 5.1 Assessment is conducted remotely through controlled documents, data, interviews, demonstrations, independent sampling and suitable specialist evidence. ICEQC does not conduct routine on-site assessment. 6 Preparation service scope 6.1 The organization shall define the examination, admission, competition or learning target, learner group, delivery mode and responsibility boundary for each service. 6.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 6.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 6.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. 7 Diagnostic and starting-point determination 7.1 Where a diagnostic result affects placement or planning, the method and decision criteria shall be controlled and explained. 7.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 7.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 7.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. 8 Individual learning plan 8.1 Learning plans shall reflect the learner starting point, target, available period, stated workload and identified support needs. 8.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 8.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 8.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. 9 Current target information 9.1 Material information about the target process shall be controlled, dated, checked and corrected when changed. 9.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 9.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 9.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. 10 Teaching and practice design 10.1 Teaching and practice shall address the declared outcomes without representing unauthorized access, prediction or guarantee. 10.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 10.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 10.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. 11 Practice material integrity 11.1 Practice materials shall be lawfully controlled, versioned and distinguished from live, confidential or unauthorized materials. 11.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 11.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 11.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. 12 Practice assessment and feedback 12.1 Practice assessment shall use stated criteria and provide timely feedback that supports the learner's next action. 12.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 12.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 12.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. 13 Tutor competence and allocation 13.1 Tutors shall have verified subject, target-process, educational and safeguarding competence appropriate to assigned learners. 13.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 13.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 13.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. 14 Result and admission claims 14.1 Result, improvement, admission and success claims shall be defined, reproducible, time-bounded and accompanied by material limitations. 14.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 14.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 14.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. 15 Learner wellbeing and pressure 15.1 The service shall identify and respond to unreasonable workload, harmful pressure, distress and material learner-support needs. 15.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 15.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 15.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. 16 Minor learner communication 16.1 Communication with minors shall use authorized channels, suitable visibility, consent and escalation controls. 16.2 Application — Applies wherever a learner within scope is a minor. 16.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 16.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. 17 Conflicts and prohibited conduct 17.1 The organization shall prevent conflicts, unauthorized assistance, impersonation, confidential-material misuse and conduct capable of undermining an external process. 17.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 17.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 17.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope. --- ICEQC certification is voluntary and does not constitute governmental authorization, institutional licensing, programme accreditation, degree recognition or academic equivalency.