Study Program Accreditation
Study Program Accreditation
ISASAHE study program accreditation checks and approves the quality of educational programs in the Adult & Higher Education Institution. This voluntary process involves a detailed review to make sure the study programs meet the International Swiss Accreditation Services for Adult & Higher Education (ISASAHE) standards.
International Swiss Accreditation Services for Adult & Higher Education (ISASAHE) study program accreditation process includes a self-assessment by the institution, followed by a review by ISASAHE Accreditation Board. The Accreditation Board evaluates the study program against the International Swiss Accreditation Services for Adult & Higher Education (ISASAHE) standards.
Criteria for Study Program Accreditation
Study Program Structure
The study program structure should be comprehensive, effective and meets the needs of students and stakeholders.
Study Program Learning Objectives
The study program should have clearly stated learning objectives, outlining the knowledge, skills and competencies students will acquire during the study program. The learning objectives should be aligned with current needs and trends of the respective industries.
Curriculum
The study program curriculum should be aligned with industry standards, incorporating theoretical knowledge and practical hands-on learning.
Faculty Qualifications
The Adult & Higher Education Institution’s faculty should have relevant qualifications, expertise and experience in their respective fields. ISASAHE recommends maintaining a balance between experienced faculty and industry experts to provide a diverse and enriched learning environment.
Note: Faculty should possess a degree higher than the degree program in which they are teaching unless it can be demonstrated that there is proper professional experience at the graduate level.
Course and Faculty Evaluations
The Adult & Higher Education Institutions must collect feedback from students about their courses, and students should evaluate the faculty teaching those courses.
Study Program Accreditation Process
Step 1: Submit the Membership & Institution Accreditation Eligibility Application Form
The Adult & Higher Education Institution must submit the online membership and institution accreditation eligibility form to gauge eligibility. Once Accredited Institution status is achieved the Adult & Higher Education Institution may proceed with further accreditation.
Step 2: Review ISASAHE Criteria for Study Program Accreditation
These criteria serve as a guide throughout the study program accreditation process.
Step 3: Prepare the Self-Assessment Report Form for the Study Program Accreditation
Complete the required sections of the self-assessment report form and provide detailed information on how the institution’s study program meets each study program accreditation criteria. Include supporting documents, such as program structure and learning objectives documentation, course outlines, course plans, faculty CVs/resumes and academic credentials.
Step 4: Submit the Self-Assessment Report Form for the Study Program Accreditation to the Accreditation Board.
ISASAHE Accreditation Board will review the self-assessment and all required documents. After the review the Accreditation Board will either grant accreditation or may ask the Adult & Higher Education Institution to update the self-assessment form and/or provide more documents and resubmit.
Step 5: Receive Study Program Accreditation Outcome.
The Adult & Higher Education Institution will receive a letter with the outcome of the accreditation.
Sample of Accredited Study Program Badge
Sample of Accredited Study Program Certificate
Membership & Institution Accreditation Eligibility
Application Form
If your Adult & Higher Education Institution hasn’t applied for membership and institution accreditation eligibility, please fill in and submit the membership & institution accreditation eligibility application form.
After submitting the Membership & Institution Accreditation Eligibility Application Form, please send a copy of the certificate of incorporation / registration document and any other document showing that the institution is legally allowed to offer academic or vocational training in the country they are registered in to accreditation@isasahe.org
Study Program Accreditation
Self-Assessment Report Form
Upon receiving Accredited Institution status the Adult & Higher Education Institution may apply for study program accreditation by sending the study program accreditation self-assessment report form and required documents to accreditation@isasahe.org
Our accreditation team is available for consultation and support.
