General Information

The Board has considered that the following countries have their own well-established accreditation and registration body. Having been satisfied that the qualification standards and accreditation parameters of these accreditation bodies are comparable to or higher than those of an equivalent programmes in Hong Kong, the Board in principle recognizes the qualifications led by the social work programmes accredited by that accreditation body. With the exclusion of those acquired through distance education or off-shore programme and subject to any further specifications for individual countries, the Board recognizes the non-local social work qualifications which are accredited by:

Australia

The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) 
Web Site: www.aasw.asn.au
Email: aaswnat@aasw.asn.au  

Canada

The Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) 
Website: www.caswe-acfts.ca
Email: accred@caswe-acfts.ca  

United Kingdom

England

The Central Council for Education and Training in Social Work (CCETSW) (closed on 30 September 2001)
The General Social Care Council (GSCC) of England (closed on 31 July 2013) 

The Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) 
Website: www.hpc-uk.org
Email: education@hpc-uk.org

Northern Ireland

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) 
Website: www.niscc.info 
Email: info@niscc.n-i.nhs.uk

Scotland

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)  
Website: www.sssc.uk.com
Email: enquiries@sssc.uk.com

Wales

The Care Council for Wales (CCW) 
Website: www.ccwales.org.uk
Email: info@ccwales.org.uk

United States

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

Web Site: www.cswe.org
Email: accred@cswe.org