The London Institute of Actuarial Studies (LIAS) is structured to ensure academic rigour, professional alignment, and long-term institutional stability. Our governance framework reflects established UK higher education norms.
The Academic Board is the supreme academic authority of the Institute. It is responsible for the oversight of academic standards, the approval of curricula, and the maintenance of assessment rigour.
Its remit includes:
LIAS operates with a clear commitment to the standards set by the UK's Office for Students (OfS) and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA). While maintaining operational independence, our policies on admissions, complaints, and academic misconduct are modelled on the UK Quality Code for Higher Education.
All academic provision at LIAS is subject to a rigorous quality assurance cycle. This includes annual programme monitoring, periodic reviews, and the systematic collection of student feedback.
External examiners are appointed to provide an impartial view of the Institute’s assessment standards. They confirm that awards are comparable to those of other UK higher education institutions and ensure that the assessment process is fair and transparent.