Qualification fees and funding options
| Qualification | Training provider fees | AAT one-off registration fee (UK students)* | Assessment fee per unit | Total units | Total assessment fees | Standard qualification fee (total assessment fees + registration fee) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping | £150–£800 | £46 | £38 | 1 | £38 | £84 |
| Level 1 Award in Business Skills | £150–£800 | £46 | £38 | 1 | £38 | £84 |
| Level 2 Certificate in Accounting | £600–£2,000 | £180 | £63, and synoptic fee £68 | 3, and 1 synoptic unit | £257 | £437 |
| Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping | £150–£900 | £68 | £63 | 2 | £126 | £194 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping | £150–£900 | £94 | £63 | 2 | £126 | £220 |
| Level 3 Diploma in Accounting | £900–£2,000 | £235 (reduced to £101 for AAT bookkeeping members) | £63 | 4 | £252 | £487 |
| Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting | £1,000–£3,000 | £251 (reduced to £117 for AAT bookkeeping members) | £66 | 5 | £330 | £581 |
| Qualification | Training provider fees | AAT one-off registration fee (UK students)* | Assessment fee per unit | Total units | Total assessment fees | Standard qualification fee (total assessment fees + registration fee) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping | £150–£800 | £47 | £39 | 1 | £39 | £86 |
| Level 1 Award in Business Skills | £150–£800 | £47 | £39 | 1 | £39 | £86 |
| Level 2 Certificate in Accounting | £600–£2,000 | £186 | £65, and synoptic fee £70 | 3, and 1 synoptic unit | £265 | £451 |
| Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping | £150–£900 | £70 | £65 | 2 | £130 | £200 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping | £150–£900 | £96 | £65 | 2 | £130 | £226 |
| Level 3 Diploma in Accounting | £900–£2,000 | £243 (reduced to £103 for AAT bookkeeping members) | £65 | 4 | £260 | £503 |
| Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting | £1,000–£3,000 | £257 (reduced to £117 for AAT bookkeeping members) | £68 | 5 | £340 | £597 |
* The one-off registration fee outside the UK will vary depending on where you live, as follows.
International registration fees
If you're in Bahrain, Botswana, Malaysia, Myanmar or Seychelles, you'll pay the fees above, except the one-off registration fee, which is determined by which country you're in.
If you live in any other country outside the UK, the fees above apply to you in full.
Fees applicable until 31 August 2025
| Qualification | Bahrain | Botswana | Malaysia | Myanmar | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping | £46 | £46 | £46 | £46 | £46 |
| Level 1 Award in Business Skills | £46 | £46 | £46 | £46 | £46 |
| Level 2 Certificate in Accounting | £63 | £157 | £0 | £0 | £157 |
| Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping | £26 | £26 | £0 | £0 | £26 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping | £53 | £94 | £0 | £0 | £94 |
| Level 3 Diploma in Accounting | £63 | £63 | £0 | £0 | £63 |
| Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting | £126 | £73 | £0 | £0 | £73 |
| Qualification | Bahrain | Botswana | Malaysia | Myanmar | Seychelles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Award in Bookkeeping | £47 | £47 | £47 | £47 | £47 |
| Level 1 Award in Business Skills | £47 | £47 | £47 | £47 | £47 |
| Level 2 Certificate in Accounting | £65 | £162 | £0 | £0 | £162 |
| Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping | £27 | £27 | £0 | £0 | £27 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping | £55 | £96 | £0 | £0 | £96 |
| Level 3 Diploma in Accounting | £65 | £65 | £0 | £0 | £65 |
| Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting | £129 | £75 | £0 | £0 | £75 |
Exemption fees for assessments
See the guidance on the Exemptions for AAT qualifications and recognition of prior learning page. You may not have to sit all AAT assessments if you can provide evidence that you have a relevant qualification from an external awarding body.
| Qualification | Fee per unit assessment exemption (until 31 August 2025) | Fee per unit assessment exemption (from 1 September 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 Certificate in Accounting | £63 | £65 |
| Level 2 Certificate in Bookkeeping | £63 | £65 |
| Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping | £63 | £65 |
| Level 3 Diploma in Accounting | £63 | £65 |
| Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting | £66 | £68 |
Financial support
You might be entitled to a fully funded AAT qualification, reduced fees or financial help to cover the costs of registration, assessment fees, books, and other course materials.
Funding support is available for all AAT qualifications across levels 1 to 4 depending on your age, location, and financial situation.
All accounting apprenticeships are fully funded, and the employer may also pay for the AAT qualification costs as part of your programme of study.
To find out more about funding for AAT studies, use our training provider search and contact them about relevant funding and financial help.
Other financial support and training loans
England: apply for an Advanced Learner Loan or for Level 3 qualifications, check your eligibility for the Free Courses for Jobs scheme
Scotland: Student Awards Agency Scotland
Northern Ireland: Financial help for adult learners
See all AAT fees in PDF
Download these PDFs for a list of all fees involved when you study an AAT qualification.
The AAT Bursary
We're delighted to be able to offer a bursary to financially disadvantaged people, giving them the opportunity to change their lives with an AAT qualification.
Applications will next be open in early 2026.
Student loans
Students may be eligible for loans to cover tuition fees and living costs, and those with a child, disability or an adult dependant may qualify for extra funding. Full-time or part-time study is eligible, although the types and amounts of student finance received will depend on where you live, and the type of course.
To find out more visit the GOV.UK student finance section.
The over-24s may be able to apply for the 24+ Advanced Learning Loan, which covers course fees for Level 3 and 4 qualifications (AAT Advanced and Professional levels respectively).
The 24+ Advanced Learning Loans Bursary Fund offers financial support to help cover childcare and living costs. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, check out the GOV.UK 24+ Advanced Learning Loan section.
Refunds policy
All refund requests should be made in writing and include supporting evidence.
Refunds will only be made, in accordance with our refunds policy, once the initial payment has cleared into AAT’s bank account and will only ever be made to the person who made the initial payment.
