The official steps of the accreditation

General Framework of the Process

The IAQAC accreditation process is structured, transparent, adversarial, and based on verifiable evidence.

He guarantees:

  • The impartiality of the evaluations
  • The traceability of decisions
  • Respect for the principle of adversarial proceedings
  • The objectivity of the conclusions

The average duration of the process is between 1 and 6 months , depending on the complexity of the institution or program being evaluated.

Filing of Letter of Intent

The institution submits an official letter expressing its willingness to initiate an accreditation process.

This letter specifies:

  • The type of accreditation sought (institutional or programmatic)
  • The legal status of the establishment
  • The number of students and programs
  • The official contact details

After reviewing eligibility, IAQAC forwards:

  • The Application Guide
  • The applicable framework
  • The provisional timetable

Signing of the Procedural Agreement

A formal agreement is signed between IAQAC and the institution.

He defines:

  • The obligations of the parties
  • The calendar
  • Applicable fees
  • Privacy policy
  • Cancellation or suspension conditions

No evaluation can begin without this official agreement.

Institutional Self-Assessment

The institution produces a self-assessment report structured according to the 5 areas of the IAQAC Reference Framework.

This report must include:

  • Documentary evidence
  • Statistical data
  • Internal policies
  • Organizational charts
  • Minutes
  • Performance indicators

Self-assessment is a central step in the process.

 

Document Audit

IAQAC experts proceed to :

  • A thorough analysis of the documents provided
  • Compliance verification
  • Identifying strengths
  • Identifying non-conformities

A preliminary analysis report is prepared.

On-site Audit or Virtual Audit

An audit mission is being organized.

It includes:

  • Interviews with management
  • Interviews with teachers
  • Interviews with students
  • Infrastructure Tour
  • Verification of educational resources
  • Review of quality assurance mechanisms

A mission report is drawn up at the end of the visit.

Preliminary Report

The experts prepare a structured report including:

  • An analysis by domain
  • An evaluation of the criteria
  • Compliance points
  • Recommendations
  • Any potential non-conformities

This report is forwarded to the institution.

Contradictory Phase

The institution has a deadline to:

  • Presenting one’s observations
  • Provide clarifications
  • Provide additional documents
  • Challenge certain elements if necessary

This step ensures procedural fairness.

Council Decision

The International Scientific Committee is examining the complete dossier.

The decision could be:

  • Full accreditation
  • Conditional accreditation
  • Decision postponed
  • Reasoned refusal

The decision is made collectively , is reasoned , documented , and archived.

Official Publication

In the event of accreditation:

  • Assignment of a unique number
  • Issuance of the official label
  • Registration in the public register
  • Publication on the official website

Validity period: 1 year , subject to continuous compliance.

Post-Accreditation Follow-up

During the validity period:

  • Mandatory interim report
  • Notification of major changes
  • Possibility of a follow-up audit
  • Compliance monitoring

Failure to comply with commitments may result in: a formal notice , suspension or withdrawal of accreditation