Scotland's national awarding body — delivered here in Bangkok.
International College, Siam University, is an approved centre delivering SQA Advanced Qualifications, awarded by Qualifications Scotland.
Qualifications Scotland — formerly the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) — is the awarding body for the qualifications we deliver here at Siam. The qualifications keep the "SQA" name, so you'll graduate with an SQA Advanced Diploma or SQA Advanced Certificate, issued by Qualifications Scotland.
Qualifications Scotland is an international leader in education and qualifications development with over 30 years' experience. It designs and delivers trusted qualifications for schools, colleges, higher education institutions and employers, working closely with industry experts to make sure its qualifications give people the skills and recognition they need for their next steps in learning or work. These qualifications give you the practical skills to do a job and the knowledge to succeed in a changing world.
Your qualification is measured against a recognised credit and level system, and checked by independent organisations — so employers and universities anywhere in the world can understand exactly what you've achieved.
Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework — the Scottish framework that sets your qualification's level and credit points. It's how we measure how advanced your studies are and how much work they represent.
A way of comparing SCQF levels to the qualification frameworks used in England, Wales and across Europe — so someone outside Scotland can see where your qualification fits.
Independent organisations that assess overseas qualifications and confirm to universities and employers — in the UK, North America and beyond — what your qualification is equivalent to.
An independent body that checks the quality of how the qualification is taught and assessed, adding a further layer of assurance on top of Qualifications Scotland's own checks.
International College (ICO), Siam University is a Qualifications Scotland approved centre. Approval for the SQA Advanced Diploma in Business was granted on 10 June 2026.
As a delivery centre within a full university established in 1965, we bring together two advantages that a standalone institute cannot: the academic infrastructure and faculty of a recognised Thai university, and the international credibility of a Qualifications Scotland award. Students study in an English-medium, international environment and, on completion, can proceed directly into the Siam University degree programme or transfer abroad.
International College, Siam University
Bangkok, Thailand
Approval date: 10 June 2026