Internationally Recognised for Educational Quality
Our programs are certified by Education Alliance Finland — a globally respected authority in learning quality evaluation.
What is Education Alliance Finland?
Education Alliance Finland (EAF) is a prestigious Finnish organisation dedicated to assessing educational products and services through the lens of pedagogical research. Leveraging Finland's world-leading educational expertise and evidence-based methodologies, EAF delivers impartial quality evaluations for learning solutions across the globe.
Finland consistently ranks among the top nations in global education performance indicators. An EAF certification therefore represents one of the most meaningful endorsements of educational quality available internationally.
All of Squid Academy's core educational programs have undergone a comprehensive independent assessment and have been awarded EAF's Certificate of Quality — confirming alignment with the highest pedagogical standards.
Verify Our AccreditationA Seal of Educational Excellence
Our curriculum received an "Excellent" classification following a thorough, multi-dimensional evaluation — validating that our programs satisfy the most rigorous international benchmarks for teaching effectiveness and learner outcomes.
Pedagogically Grounded
Every learning pathway is built on established educational science, ensuring teaching methods translate into measurable student development.
Relevant & Captivating
Course material connects directly to students' passions, delivering applicable, real-world competencies through engaging contexts.
Purposefully Structured
Learning goals are precisely defined, with a progressive framework that guides learners through each stage of their development.
What This Means for Your Institution
This certification provides external validation of our educational standards and reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional esports education.
Independent Assurance
This certification serves as a neutral, third-party endorsement of the program's educational integrity and instructional quality.
World-Class Benchmarks
Learners benefit from a curriculum evaluated against the most demanding international educational frameworks and standards.
Validated Learning Impact
The program has been independently confirmed to deliver effective skill-building and measurable learner progress.
Language & Accessibility Standards
All program materials are written to defined English language standards, calibrated by audience and program level, so that learning stays accessible while delivery remains confident and consistent.
MSPC, Modern Sport Pathways & Competition
Schools
eCourse materials, Student Learning Guides, in-class resources
Keeps learning accessible for mixed-ability classrooms, English-language learners, and students new to esports education, without compromising the quality or rigour of what is being taught.
Teacher Delivery Guides, Lesson Plans, delivery notes
Supports confident, consistent delivery by non-specialist educators who do not need a background in esports to teach effectively.
These standards apply across all Essential-tier Game Modules and Role Stacks within the MSPC framework.
BOE, Business Of Esports
Universities
eCourse materials, Student Learning Guides, in-class resources
Keeps learning accessible across mixed-ability cohorts and English-language learners while matching the academic rigour expected at degree level, where the majority of students enrol from outside esports-specific backgrounds.
Lecturer Delivery Guides, Lesson Plans, delivery notes
Supports confident, consistent delivery by academic staff and industry practitioners, enabling non-specialist lecturers to teach effectively without a background in esports.
These standards apply across all modules and phases within the BOE degree pathway, from the Summer Elective through Terms 1 to 3.
MYG, Mind Your Game
Schools & Universities
eCourse materials, Student Reflection Worksheets, Lesson Handouts, Student Glossaries, in-class resources
Keeps learning accessible for mixed-ability classrooms, English-language learners, and students new to gaming and wellbeing education, while still allowing the programme to introduce core concepts such as dopamine, flow, tilt, neuroplasticity, and emotional regulation with accuracy and depth.
Class Slides and Scripts, Teacher Workshop Guides, Module Overviews, Teacher Glossaries, delivery notes
Supports confident, consistent delivery by non-specialist educators who do not need a background in gaming, esports, or psychology to teach effectively. Every session is built to be read aloud and followed step by step.
These standards apply across all thirteen modules within the MYG framework.
PTG, Play The Game
Esports Centers & Academies
eCourse materials, Student Learning Guides, in-class resources
Keeps learning accessible for mixed-ability sessions, English-language learners, and players new to structured esports training, without compromising the quality or rigour of what is being taught. It also supports the program's built-in age adjustment, where the same content is delivered with simpler language for younger players and competitive framing for older ones.
Coach Navigation Index, session structures, delivery notes
Supports confident, consistent delivery by certified coaches running adaptive sessions, VOD reviews, and scrimmage debriefs across mixed-skill groups.
These standards apply across all Game Modules and program themes within the Play The Game framework, covering Valorant, League of Legends, and Counter-Strike 2.
EEC, Esports Educator Certification
Educators
Module handbooks, scenario assessments, practical task briefs, rubrics, style guide
Supports confident, consistent delivery by non-specialist educators who do not need a background in professional teaching or esports to engage with the material. Every module is structured to be read, applied, and taught step by step, with plain language used throughout, including when introducing concepts such as backward design, gradual release, psychological safety, transferable skills, and the facilitator stance.
Answer keys, facilitator notes, educator code of conduct, safeguarding guidance, program overview
Equips the people marking, overseeing, and issuing the certification with the precision and clarity the standards require, without assuming a background in formal education or accreditation.
These standards apply across all fourteen modules within the EEC framework, and are maintained through the quarterly update cycle so that refreshed content meets the same accessibility level as the original material.
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