Unaccredited institutions of higher education are colleges, trade schools, seminaries, and universities which do not have formal educational accreditation.

In 1998, the facility sought formal accreditation for its children's services as the Barbara Bush Children's Hospital at Maine Medical Center.

"They entered on tourist visas and then sought formal accreditation," said Alistair Scrutton, Reuters's editor for Latin America.

By April 2001, the organisation had in place an access agreement, which meant formal accreditation could be granted.

Training is also conducted in a number of trades with formal accreditation gained on completion.

Mrs. Hale is seeking formal accreditation for her program.

Others are relatively new and are either in the process of being accredited or else have no formal accreditation.

Only the chef, Michael Hicks, lacks formal accreditation.

NST piloted the QBS and was one of the first companies to apply for, and receive, formal accreditation.

Jordan is well on its way toward formal accreditation.