International Education Accreditation - What It Is and What It Isn't

Key Takeaways for Attendees:

What Accreditation Is :

• A structured and rigorous process for ensuring educational quality and institutional credibility.
• A means to facilitate credit transfer and academic mobility for students.
• A powerful tool to enhance an institution's global reputation and market positioning.
• A catalyst for continuous improvement in academic and administrative practices.
• A contributor to institutional research capacity building.
• A gateway to international academic and industry partnerships.

What Accreditation Is Not :

• Not an awarding body or a degree-granting authority.
• Does not guarantee employment or university admissions.
• Not a one-time checkbox; it's an ongoing commitment to excellence.
• Not a universal, one-size-fits-all standard - context matters.
• Not a substitute for internal quality assurance mechanisms.
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• What to Expect from a Trustworthy Accrediting Body

In light of past experiences shared by many institutions, we'll also explore the core qualities of a reliable accrediting organization:

• Clarity and openness about accreditation standards and criteria
• Rigorous yet fair evaluations
• Delivery of constructive, actionable feedback
• A commitment to ongoing support beyond the initial accreditation
• Transparent decision-making throughout the process
• Alignment between initial promises and actual follow-through
• Above all, a true accrediting body should be accountable to the institutions it serves