Joint Accreditation with IARC, Kyrgyzstan
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Joint accreditation is a comprehensive quality assurance process that is only available to current QAHE (International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education) accredited schools. This accreditation allows institutions to undertake a whole-school evaluation, going beyond the assessment of individual programmes.
The achievement of joint accreditation enables institutions to demonstrate the overall quality of their educational offerings, responsible management practices, and positive impact on stakeholders across the entire organization. This holistic approach to accreditation provides enhanced credibility and recognition for the institution's commitment to excellence in business education.
At International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE), we are proud to announce our dual accreditation partnership with the IARC/NIARS (Independent Institute of Accreditation, Rating and Certification) based in Kyrgyzstan.
IARC Recognition
IARC is the leading accreditation agency in the Kyrgyz Republic, providing institutional and program accreditation for higher and vocational education institutions. As an internationally recognized accreditation body, IARC's stamp of approval is a mark of quality and excellence. Created in 2019, the Institute carries out its activities in accordance with the Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Civil Code of the Kyrgyz Republic, the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Non-Profit Organizations", the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Education", the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On Science and the Fundamentals of State Scientific and Technical Policy" and other regulatory legal acts of the Kyrgyz Republic. IARC/NIARS obtained a license from the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic for educational programs in "Expert in the field of education," "IT," and "I&C" in 2021. The Institute has also fostered collaborations within the country, including a memorandum of cooperation and interaction with the Agency for Education Quality Control and Career Development in March 2022. Furthermore, an agreement was signed between NIARS and the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University in August 2022, focusing on independent accreditation of educational programs and conducting training seminars in areas such as "Industrial Engineering" and "Electronics and Electrical Engineering."
NIARS entered the register of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic - On May 16, 2022 The Independent Institute of Accreditation, Rating and Certification (NIARS) received recognition and entered the register of accredited agencies of the Kyrgyz Republic. In a significant development, the NIARS Research Department team developed methodologies for the formation of the national rating of colleges of the Kyrgyz Republic, which were duly registered in the State Register of Copyright Objects and the State Register of Computer Programs of the Kyrgyz Republic in 2023. These methodologies will play a pivotal role in assessing and evaluating the quality of colleges in the Kyrgyz Republic. Moreover, on July 4, 2023, NIARS PF became a full member of the International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). INQAAHE is a global association comprising over 300 organizations actively engaged in the theory and practice of quality assurance in higher education.
Benefits of Dual Accreditation
By obtaining dual accreditation from both QAHE and IARC, your institution gains several key advantages:- Enhanced Global Recognition: The combination of QAHE and IARC accreditation demonstrates your commitment to the highest standards of education and showcases your institution's global competitiveness.
- Streamlined Accreditation Process: The dual accreditation arrangement allows for a more efficient and coordinated accreditation process, saving your institution time and resources.
- Ongoing Validity: To maintain your IARC 5-year accreditation, your QAHE accreditation must remain in good standing. This ensures continual quality assurance and monitoring.
- Expanded Opportunities: The dual accreditation opens up new avenues for student and faculty exchanges, research collaborations, and international partnerships between your institution and IARC's network of member organizations.