The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) has been featured in a recent article published by Sangri Times on Daily Hunt, titled “Vocational Training Accreditation Helps Institutions Earn Global Recognition.”

The article highlights the growing importance of external quality assurance for vocational and skills-based training providers. It notes that employers increasingly seek job-ready graduates and that students and families want reliable courses. In this context, the piece positions QAHE accreditation as a practical way for training institutes, colleges, and skills providers to demonstrate quality, build trust, and gain broader international recognition.

According to the article, QAHE’s review process examines key areas such as course content, teaching staff, practical facilities, student support, and overall programme management. For vocational programmes, particular attention is given to hands-on learning, relevance to industry needs, and support that helps learners complete their studies and enter the workforce. The article also emphasises that accreditation is an ongoing process, with regular reviews helping institutions keep pace with changing job market requirements.

The feature further underscores the international dimension of QAHE accreditation. It points to QAHE’s network of partners—including FIBAA in Germany, ECAQA in Kazakhstan, NAKVIS in Slovenia, and agencies in Moldova, Indonesia, Brazil, Ghana, and the Kyrgyz Republic—as well as the possibility of dual accreditation through the Independent Accreditation and Rating Council (IARC). These connections, the article suggests, can help institutions attract international students and strengthen confidence among overseas employers.

In addition, the article notes that QAHE accreditation can enhance institutional visibility through website listings and media updates, support continuous improvement, and assist smaller or newer providers in establishing a clearer quality reputation.

QAHE welcomes this recognition and remains committed to supporting vocational and professional training institutions that seek credible, independent quality assurance. Institutions interested in learning more about vocational training accreditation are invited to visit www.qahe.org.
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The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is pleased to announce the publication of its latest research paper, World Quality Assurance in Education Across Levels and Its Compatibility with Artificial Intelligence Development.

Prepared by the QAHE Research Committee, the paper provides a comprehensive examination of global quality assurance systems spanning pre-tertiary, vocational, higher education, and lifelong learning, and analyses how these systems can remain robust and relevant amid the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence.

Drawing on established international frameworks—including the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG), INQAAHE International Standards and Guidelines, UNESCO guidance on generative AI, and ISO standards for educational organisations—the research maps the evolution of external and internal quality assurance while exploring AI applications in personalised learning, assessment, administrative efficiency, and predictive analytics.

The paper addresses critical challenges such as assessment validity, algorithmic bias, data privacy, fairness, and academic integrity. It argues that quality assurance and AI are not inherently incompatible; rather, they can reinforce one another when AI is governed through human-centred, transparent, and accountable frameworks that preserve educational purpose.

Key contributions include an integrative model for QA agencies and institutions, practical recommendations for embedding AI governance within existing standards, and specific implications for QAHE’s own accreditation and enhancement work across educational levels.

The full research paper is now available for download.

Institutions, educators, quality assurance professionals, and policymakers are invited to engage with the findings as they navigate the dual priorities of maintaining educational excellence and responsibly integrating emerging technologies.
For more information, visit www.qahe.org.

The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is pleased to announce that Dr Francis O. Akenami has been awarded the Honorary Professor of Practice in Regulatory Writing and Scientific Publishing.

The title recognises professional practice in the preparation of regulatory and scientific documents. Dr Akenami holds a PhD in Neuropathology and Clinical Chemistry from the University of Helsinki, an MSc in Chemical Pathology from University College Hospital, Ibadan, and a BMLS from the University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt.

He has worked as a scientific and regulatory writer at Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals (2013–2017) and as Senior Medical Writer and Senior Clinical Scientist at Merck Pharmaceuticals (2017–2019). Since 2019 he has founded and directed THINKCZAR LLC, preparing clinical overviews, ICH Module 2.7 and Module 4 documents, protocols, clinical study reports, investigator brochures, and responses to health-authority questions. Since January 2023 he has served as Managing Editor of the Spartan Medical Research Journal, overseeing peer-review operations and publication standards.

Earlier posts include research and teaching roles at the University of Helsinki, The Rockefeller University, and the Hospital for Special Surgery / Weill Medical College of Cornell University. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Nigeria, and a member of the American Medical Writers Association.

The Honorary Professor of Practice is an honorific title of QAHE. It is not a salaried chair, not a licence to practise as a professor, and not an academic degree. It records recognition of documented professional practice in regulatory writing and scientific publishing.

QAHE congratulates Dr Francis O. Akenami on the award.

For further information, visit www.qahe.org.

The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) has been featured in a USA Today press release titled “Private Institutions Seek Second International Quality Review Amid Rising Cross-Border Demand,” published on 14 October 2026. The release is available at https://www.usatoday.com/press-release/story/50433/private-institutions-seek-second-international-quality-review-amid-rising-cross-border-demand/.

The release reports that private schools, colleges and online providers already registered with national authorities are increasingly requesting an additional international review of their operations. QAHE’s institutional review examines legal identity, admissions, assessment, complaints handling, and the consistency between public information and actual provision. The same criteria are applied to campus-based and fully online providers. Committees request a registration extract, programme overview, study regulations, assessment policy, complaints procedure and quality-review log. Application materials are available at https://www.qahe.org/accreditation-membership-form/.

QAHE has listed more than 400 institutions, with listings and renewals published on its website at https://www.qahe.org/. The association reports more than twenty memoranda of understanding with quality-assurance bodies and education organisations, detailed at https://www.qahe.org/partnership-and-recognition/. These include arrangements with the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC) in Moldova, the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) in Germany, the Eurasian Centre for Accreditation and Quality Assurance (ECAQA) in Kazakhstan, and the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization.

Amb. Prof. Dr Stéphane NARCIS, QAHE Honorary President, is quoted as saying: “QAHE plays a vital role in strengthening global education quality, enabling institutions and professionals to benchmark, improve, and excel on an international stage.” Dr. Davide Morelli, QAHE Honorary Head Auditor, has noted that through QAHE’s international framework, institutions worldwide can strengthen their quality practices and connect with global best practice communities.

The release also records that QAHE awarded Preah Sihamoniraja Buddhist University (PSBU) in Phnom Penh, Cambodia the Excellence in Education Award 2026–2027 on 5 October 2026. PSBU, established in 2004 and under the supervision of Cambodia’s Ministry of Cult and Religions, already holds accreditation from the Accreditation Committee of Cambodia (ACC). QAHE first accredited PSBU in March 2024 and later renewed its institutional listing.

The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is proud to announce that the Centre for International Advanced and Professional Studies (CIAPS) has officially achieved QAHE accreditation. This milestone highlights CIAPS’s ongoing dedication to maintaining high-level academic standards and delivering rigorous professional education.

As a renowned international center dedicated to advanced learning, professional development, and strategic research, CIAPS offers innovative programs designed to bridge the gap between theory and practical industry demands. Through this accreditation review, CIAPS has successfully demonstrated its compliance with QAHE’s rigorous global benchmarks in institutional management, curriculum delivery, and student support services.

This accreditation further solidifies CIAPS’s reputation as a progressive hub for professional growth and higher education excellence. QAHE warmly congratulates the leadership, faculty, and staff of CIAPS on this achievement and looks forward to supporting their continued impact on global education standards.

Campus WEPHI, previously known as USIG Genève, has renewed its accreditation with the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE). The renewal reflects the institution’s continued commitment to quality assurance and to maintaining high standards in its educational activities.

QAHE’s accreditation process reviews institutional practices and their alignment with the association’s quality standards. Through this renewal, Campus WEPHI reaffirms its dedication to ongoing development and to providing a strong educational experience for its students and community.

QAHE congratulates Campus WEPHI on renewing its accreditation and looks forward to continuing its relationship with the institution.

The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is pleased to announce that Bradford Academy of Health Professionals has successfully renewed its institutional accreditation with QAHE. This renewal reflects the academy’s continued commitment to quality, professionalism, and institutional standards in healthcare education, as well as its ongoing alignment with QAHE’s expectations for accredited institutions.

Bradford Academy of Health Professionals, based in London, offers a range of healthcare programmes, including Fellowships, Master’s degrees, and Postgraduate Diplomas. The academy uses an assignment-based approach and operates on a flexible three-semester system covering Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. The renewal process confirms that the organisation continues to meet QAHE’s institutional quality-assurance framework, which reviews aspects such as programme structure, learning support, and continuous improvement.

Institutional accreditation is a quality-assurance review of the provider as an organisation. It does not constitute authority to grant academic degrees or professional licences, does not replace recognition by national regulatory bodies or professional councils, and does not automatically extend to every individual programme title. Prospective learners and employers are encouraged to verify the current listing and details on www.qahe.org.

QAHE congratulates Bradford Academy of Health Professionals on the renewal of its institutional accreditation and looks forward to continuing the relationship.

The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is pleased to announce that the Asian College of Teachers (ACT) has successfully renewed its institutional accreditation with QAHE. This renewal reflects ACT’s continued commitment to quality, professionalism, and institutional excellence in teacher education and training, as well as its ongoing alignment with QAHE’s standards for accredited institutions.

Asian College of Teachers is a teacher training provider offering a range of programmes, including Montessori teacher training, TEFL/TESOL courses, early childhood education, special education, and related professional development options. Delivery formats include in-class, live online, and online learning. The institution maintains partnerships with schools across Asia and supports graduates through placement assistance. The renewal process confirms that ACT continues to uphold principles of quality assurance, operational integrity, and continuous improvement that are central to QAHE’s institutional accreditation framework.

Institutional accreditation is a quality-assurance review of the organisation as a provider. It does not constitute authority to grant academic degrees, does not replace recognition by national regulatory bodies, and does not automatically extend to every individual course title offered by the institution. Prospective learners and employers are encouraged to verify the current listing and details on www.qahe.org.

QAHE congratulates the Asian College of Teachers on the renewal of its institutional accreditation and looks forward to continuing the relationship.

The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is pleased to announce that Omega Bible University, also known as The University of the Supernatural, has successfully renewed its institutional accreditation. This renewal reflects the institution’s continued commitment to quality, professionalism, and institutional standards in faith-based education, as well as its ongoing alignment with QAHE’s expectations for accredited institutions.

Omega Bible University is a Christian institution that integrates academic study with spiritual formation. It offers programmes through a hybrid model that includes online learning, remote learning, in-campus learning, and territorial research. The institution’s stated mission centres on preparing leaders grounded in Christian principles for ministerial, professional, and societal roles. The Nigeria office is located at Km 132 Benin/Okene Express Way, Auchi, Edo State. The renewal process confirms that the institution continues to meet QAHE’s institutional quality-assurance framework, which reviews aspects such as programme structure, learning support, and continuous improvement.

Institutional accreditation is a quality-assurance review of the provider as an organisation. It does not constitute authority to grant academic degrees or professional licences, does not replace recognition by national regulatory bodies, and does not automatically extend to every individual programme title. Prospective learners and partners are encouraged to verify the current listing and details on www.qahe.org.

QAHE congratulates Omega Bible University on the renewal of its institutional accreditation and looks forward to continuing the relationship.

The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is pleased to announce that New Community has successfully renewed its institutional accreditation with QAHE. This renewal reflects the organisation’s continued commitment to quality, professionalism, and institutional standards in public health and development training, as well as its ongoing alignment with QAHE’s expectations for accredited institutions.

New Community, based in Parakou, Benin, provides continuous training, research support, and professional networking for practitioners in public health, development, and humanitarian sectors, with a focus on strengthening capacity across Africa. The organisation offers specialised training programmes, facilitates communities of practice, and promotes evidence-informed approaches tailored to local contexts. The renewal process confirms that New Community continues to meet QAHE’s institutional quality-assurance framework, which reviews aspects such as programme design, delivery, learner support, and continuous improvement.

Institutional accreditation is a quality-assurance review of the provider as an organisation. It does not constitute authority to grant academic degrees or professional licences, does not replace recognition by national regulatory bodies, and does not automatically extend to every individual programme title. Prospective learners and partners are encouraged to verify the current listing and details on www.qahe.org.

QAHE congratulates New Community on the renewal of its institutional accreditation and looks forward to continuing the relationship.