How long will it take me to complete my course work?
That really is up to you. You can take as long or as quickly as you choose. Its up to you how much time and effort you put into your course work.

What if I dont wish to take an exam at the end of the course?
Then thats fine too, we have lots of students who just like to gain knowledge and do not necessarly want to take an examination. You will have the option at the end of your chosen course whether to take the exam or not.

How do I know if I have passed my exam?
Your examination will be marked and you will be notified of your results within 7 days. On successful completion of your exam you will receive your diploma within 12 days.  

What if I need extra copies of my diploma/certificate?
These can be requested by clicking on the Diploma/Certificate Request link. You can also order a School of Life Studies therapy badge from here.

What if I fail my exam?
We will notify you of your results and if you have not passed, you will be given the opportunity to re-submit your exam at no extra charge. Please note you will be able to read through your examination and take your time, you are in no hurry or have no time limit to complete this and if you have read and understood your course material then we doubt very much that you will have to re-sit.

How much does my Diploma/Certificate cost?
Most of our courses have the qualification included in the price of the course however, for those that do not and for taking your examination and getting your School Of Life Studies qualification accredited with the I.P.H.M International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine including marking of exam and issue of your Diploma/Certificate there will be a very minimal charge of £10 plus p&P You will then be able to offer your therapies to the public however we strongly recommend that you have adequate insurance if treating people.

How do I apply and pay for my Diploma/certificate?
you can order your diploma from our website. Use the pay now button then fill in the contact details, or if you prefer you can click here for more details  Request Qualification  and we shall then send you a payment request via email. Please note that your examination will only be marked on receipt of payment.

Can I then practice my therapy legally?
once you have passed any of our accredited courses you can legally practice your chosen therapy, however we strongly recommend that you take out adequate insurance  if working with the public, this is law in many countries and especially the UK. As a Life Study Student once you have passed your exam you will then be eligble to apply for membership to the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine. This will then offer you more crediability as a therapist and as a member of the IPHM you will be issued with a therapy badge and certificate to display on your wall or therapy room. You can get more details from www.iphm.co.uk

What about insurance?
We have recently become affiliated with Westminster Indemnity, a specialist insurance company that are offering Professional Indemnity and Public Liability cover to all of our members, at a discounted rate. (please note at the present time this is for our UK students only)

How can I pay for my course?
You can pay by paypal or credit and debit card. If you do not have a paypal account or a credit card we can arrange for you to do a bank transfer on request. Paypal is free for anyone to set up and is one of the most trusted methods of payment on the internet.