VAT in the education sector: Core principles and overview

A practical overview of how VAT operates across different education sectors.

Overview

Stay ahead of the ever-evolving VAT landscape in the education sector with this comprehensive three-part CPD course

Designed for flexibility, each session can be booked individually to target your specific training needs, or combined at a discounted rate for a complete, in-depth learning experience.

Course agenda:

VAT in the education sector CPD series:

09:00 – 12:00 Session 1: Core principles and overview

13:00 - 15:00 Session 2: VAT in academies

15:30 -17:30 Session 3: VAT in private schools

To book the full course, please click here: VAT in the education sector CPD series

Session 1: Core principles and overview

VAT is complex in the education industry, and this first session is an overview of all the different ways VAT works in all the different education sectors. Think academies, private schools, not-for-profit providers, vocational training providers, businesses and private tuition; they all face very different VAT rules, and even experienced accountants can struggle to apply them correctly. This training is designed to highlight the differences between the different VAT treatments, giving you practical, actionable guidance for every type of educational institution and organisation.

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· Brief overview of the VAT rules for non-business education providers and private schools

· The nuances of the VAT treatment for education provided by eligible bodies including charities and other not for profits

· The VAT treatment of vocational training

· Partial exemption basics

· Provision of education to overseas students under the place of supply of service rules including online events and the new rules from 01.01.2025

· The application of the private tuition VAT exemption and VAT registration issues

· VAT avoidance schemes in the education sector

Simone Hurst

Simone Hurst is an accomplished speaker and VAT consultant of many years standing. She began her VAT career as the youngest ever direct entrant Executive Officer in HM Customs & Excise working as a VAT Inspector before moving on to manage an in-house VAT practice for a firm of accountants in Yorkshire and then working for one of the Big 4 firms. She now runs her own independent VAT practice, and has done for 26 years, dealing with every sort of VAT query you can possibly think of.

The webinar handout material will be available on the webinar platform when you log in to view the session.

If you wish to view or download handout materials, before starting the webinar, they will also be available through your document library on https://events.accaglobal.com

Price

Price (excluding VAT) 70 GBP

Location

United Kingdom

Date & time

15 July 2026, 09:00 - 12:00

Enquiries

Email enquiries UKCL@accaglobal.com

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