Accreditation Programs
Elevate your institution's credibility through ICIES accreditation.
Choose Your Accreditation Path
ICIES offers three specialized accreditation programs tailored to different institutional needs.
Institution Accreditation
Full accreditation for educational and training institutions
Program Accreditation
Accreditation for specific educational programs
Professional Certification
Individual professional certifications
How Accreditation Works
Our rigorous, transparent process ensures institutions meet the highest global standards.
Application
Submit institutional profile and documentation
Review
Comprehensive document and evidence analysis
Site Visit
On-site assessment and stakeholder interviews
Evaluation
Committee deliberation and recommendation
Decision
Board approval and credential issuance
Accreditation Lifecycle
Six distinct stages from application through renewal, each designed with transparency and rigor.
Application
Submit institutional profile and supporting documentation
Eligibility Review
Initial assessment of requirements and documentation completeness
Audit
Comprehensive on-site assessment and stakeholder interviews
Decision
Committee deliberation and board approval determination
Registry
Publication in ICIES accredited institution registry
Renewal
Ongoing compliance monitoring and triennial review cycle
Application
Submit institutional profile and supporting documentation
Eligibility Review
Initial assessment of requirements and documentation completeness
Audit
Comprehensive on-site assessment and stakeholder interviews
Decision
Committee deliberation and board approval determination
Registry
Publication in ICIES accredited institution registry
Renewal
Ongoing compliance monitoring and triennial review cycle
Readiness Self-Assessment
Answer these 10 questions to evaluate your institution's accreditation readiness.
Has your institution established a documented governance structure with clear accountability?
Do you have implemented quality management systems aligned with international best practices?
Are you conducting regular self-assessments and maintaining compliance documentation?
Does your institution have defined learning outcomes and assessment mechanisms?
Have you established stakeholder engagement processes including student, faculty, and industry input?
Do you maintain transparent financial management and resource allocation policies?
Has your institution implemented ethics and integrity frameworks?
Are you prepared to demonstrate evidence of institutional effectiveness across programs?
Do you have a process for continuous improvement and strategic planning?
Can you provide evidence of successful graduate outcomes and employer satisfaction?
Timeline
- Application: 2 weeks
- Review phase: 4-6 weeks
- Site visit: 1-2 weeks
- Decision: 2-4 weeks
Costs
- Application fee: Available upon request
- Assessment & audit: Available upon request
- Annual maintenance: Available upon request
- Transparent pricing
Benefits
- Global recognition
- Enhanced reputation
- Market advantage
- Continuous improvement support
Ready to Start Your Accreditation Journey?
Join hundreds of accredited institutions worldwide demonstrating excellence.