Assessment Criteria & Quality Standards | IQEA

1. Institutional Legitimacy

Valid registration, accreditation, or licensing with local education authorities.
Clear governance structure and operational policies.
Compliance with national and international education regulations.

2. Academic Programs & Curriculum

Quality and relevance of academic or vocational programmes offered.
Curriculum aligns with national/international standards.
Evidence of student achievement and academic outcomes.

3. Faculty & Staff Competence

Qualified teaching staff with relevant credentials and experience.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and training.
Student-teacher ratio appropriate for quality learning.

4. Student Development & Outcomes

Programmes for holistic student growth (academic, co-curricular, vocational, or STEM).
Clear pathways for university progression or employment.
Evidence of successful alumni outcomes and student achievements.

5. Infrastructure & Resources

Adequate classrooms, labs, libraries, and IT facilities.
Support for blended or digital learning where applicable.
Safety, accessibility, and student welfare measures in place.

6. International Engagement & Readiness

Interest and capacity to engage in global programmes, student mobility, or international partnerships.
Willingness to adopt Alliance standards, training, and branding guidelines.

7. Governance, Policies & Ethics

Transparent policies for admissions, student welfare, anti-discrimination, and staff conduct.
Commitment to ethical practices and integrity in operations.

8. Innovation & Growth Mindset

Evidence of initiatives for academic innovation, vocational training, or STEM integration.
Willingness to upgrade programs and adopt best practices from global education trends.
Offer courses for individuals with special needs

9. Overall Reputation & Credibility

Positive standing in local and international education communities.
References, testimonials, or case studies supporting institutional credibility.

Note: Institutions that meet the above standards are shortlisted for full membership application and onboarding. The Alliance maintains a high-quality benchmark to ensure that all members represent excellence in education globally.

Membership Quality Standards Table

Assessment Area	Standard / Requirement	Evaluation Metrics
Institutional Legitimacy	Registered and accredited by relevant authorities	Valid licenses, registration documents, official accreditation certificates
Academic Programs & Curriculum	Programmes meet national/international standards and demonstrate student achievement	Curriculum alignment, programme diversity, student outcomes, graduation rates
Faculty & Staff Competence	Qualified, experienced, and continuously trained staff	Teacher qualifications, professional development records, student-teacher ratio
Student Development & Outcomes	Holistic student growth and clear progression pathways	Academic results, co-curricular activities, university placements, vocational outcomes
Infrastructure & Resources	Adequate facilities, technology, and student support systems	Classrooms, labs, libraries, IT access, safety, accessibility measures
International Engagement & Readiness	Capacity and willingness for global programmes & partnerships	Participation in exchange programs, international collaborations, alignment with Alliance standards
Governance, Policies & Ethics	Transparent and ethical policies in all operations	Admissions policies, anti-discrimination measures, staff & student conduct policies
Innovation & Growth Mindset	Commitment to continuous improvement & adoption of best practices	New programmes, STEM/vocational integration, innovative teaching methods
Reputation & Credibility	Positive standing locally and internationally	References, testimonials, alumni success stories, industry recognition

Scoring / Thresholds (Optional for internal use):

Each category is rated on a scale of 1-5
Institutions must meet a minimum cumulative score of 30/50 to qualify for membership.