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. Some students take up to year some students complete in a matter of weeks. (we do however recommend that your courses be completed within 12months)

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 apply for my exam and how is it sent?
When you are ready for your exam simply email us your request. Your exam will be sent to you as an attachment within 24hrs.  You will complete the exam and return it to us as an attachment .

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 or certificate either as an attachment or hard copy within 12 days.  

What if I need extra copies of my diploma/certificate?
These can be requested by clicking on the qualification Request link.  You can order extra copies of either pdf or hard copy.

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 and will be sent to you via pdf so that you may print it off at home, 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  charge of £12.50 for a pdf copy or £20.00 for a hard copy including p&p.  If you have purchased your course from our website your qualification is  included and you have the option if you would prefer it to  be sent as a hardcopy instead of pdf to  upgrade and have your qualificaton posted out to you . Please note there is an upgrade fee of £10 for this service. 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?
All our courses purchased from the website now include your diploma/certificate which will  be sent to you as a pdf file so you may print it off at home. (see above)  However if you would like to upgrade or would like copies of your diploma posted out to you then please click on the Qualification Request Page.

Do I have to do any case studies?
You will be expected to complete at least one case study. This will help consolodate your learning and will be marked as part of your exam.  You can also visit the Student Library which offers videos and practical tips that will be helpful to you during your studies.

Do I have to attend a workshop?
Because our students are worldwide, we do not hold workshops for our students and as our course material is so precise we are confident you will be proficient in your chosen therapy when you have completed your studies. However if you are undertaking any form of massage course or hopi ear candling, then we strongly recommend that you attend a practical day before working with the public. If you would like a recommendation of workshop providers in your area we will do our best to assist.

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 is the Student Library? Our student library has been set up especially for you. Here you will find helpful training videos relevant to your chosen course. You will also find further reading and products that you may find helpful. Details of the library will automatically be sent with your course material  (we are currently updating the new library and this will be available to enter soon)

How is my course work sent to me? When you make payment for your course you will receive an email from us with your course files attached within 24hrs. If you order your course on Cd Rom this will be posted out to you within 48hrs of payment. You will still be sent an introduction email within 24hrs confirming your payment and choice of course/courses.

What are my payment options? Because paypal is the one of the safest and most secure methods of payment on the internet we recommend payment through this channel. You may also pay by credit or debit card. If you do not have a paypal account you can still make payment by credit or debit card by clicking on the payment button, you will then be asked to select your preferred method of payment. Should you prefer to pay via bank transfer this can be arranged on request.