About Us

VISION

QAHE envisions a world where high‑quality, inclusive, and equitable education is accessible to all. We promote a strong global culture of academic and institutional accreditation that strengthens established institutions and supports emerging ones. Through internationally aligned quality assurance practices, we help education providers enhance their programs, expand opportunities for learners, and contribute to sustainable development in line with SDG 4.

MISSION

QAHE’s mission is to deliver internationally benchmarked accreditation and quality assurance services based on globally recognized standards. Our accreditation framework follows key international guidelines, including ISO/IEC 17011:2017 and ISO/IEC 17040:2005, ensuring that institutions meet rigorous criteria for academic quality, governance, and continuous improvement. We support education and training providers worldwide in strengthening their systems, enhancing credibility, and achieving excellence.

OBJECTIVE

QAHE advances global quality assurance in education and training through stronger accreditation practices, international cooperation, and support for institutions in improving academic standards and learner outcomes. We promote access to quality education, lifelong learning, and global recognition for institutions and learners. Through collaboration and internationally recognized standards, QAHE supports education systems worldwide and promotes inclusive quality education aligned with SDG 4.

QAHE is a leading international quality assurance and accreditation body whose frameworks incorporate rigorous evaluation. This helps to maintain the highest international standards in the policies, practices and procedures of QAHE-accredited education providers and intuitions. This helps to build confidence and trust for learners of these providers and institutions who can be assured of QAHE’s dedication to the highest international standards and benchmarks

Dr Edward Collins-Hughes

Hon. Professor of Practice

ISO Certifications
International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE), registered in the United States, is an independent, private and…
National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education & Research, Republic of Moldova (ANACEC)
In August 2023, QAHE has reached an MOU with the National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research, the Republic…
National Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Quality in Higher Education
The National Agency of the Republic of Slovenia for Quality in Higher Education (NAKVIS), also known internationally as the Slovenian…
Consejo para la Acreditación de la Enseñanza del Derecho A.C.
The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre‑Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) is pleased to announce the signing of a…
Sapattuu Bilim, Agency for Accreditation of Educational Organizations and Programs Kyrgyz Republic
In November 2023, International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) has entered into a significant Memorandum…
Agency for Accreditation of Educational Programs and Organizations, Kyrgyz Republic (AAEPO)
In February 2023, we are very delighted to announce that we have reached an MOU for reciprocal recognition with Agency for…
Accreditation and Rating International Agency (ARIA)
The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the…
Independent National Accreditation Agency “Elbaasy”, Kyrgyz Republic
In July 2023, Independent Accreditation Agency “Elbaasy”, Kyrgyz Republic and International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) collaborate…
Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA)
QAHE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) to enhance quality…
The Agency for Quality Assurance in Education “EdNet”, Kyrgyz Republic
In same month, we have reached a Memorandum of Understanding with The Agency for Quality Assurance in Education “EdNet”, Kyrgyz Republic. EdNet…
Independent Kazakhstan Center of Accreditation, Kazakhstan
Non-profit institution "Independent Kazakhstan Center of Accreditation" (hereinafter referred to as the Center) is an organization with the status of…
Eurasian Centre for Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education and Health Care (ECAQA)
ECAQA is widely acknowledged as the first specialized accreditation body for medical, pharmaceutical, nursing, and public health education in the…
The Accreditation Council for Education, Indonesia (ACE)
The Accreditation Council for Education, Indonesia (ACE) is an esteemed independent accrediting agency that plays a crucial role in ensuring…
International Confederation of Higher Education (ICHE) / CONIES Confederacion Internacional de Educacion Superior, Austria
QAHE is an Institutional Membership of International Confederation of Higher Education (ICHE). Institutional Members are Quality Assurance Agencies, Accreditation Agencies, Professional…
The Directorate for Research, Planning, and Funding, Republic of Macedonia
The Directorate for Research, Planning, and Funding (DRPF: https://drpf.edu.mk/), an Intergovernmental Organization founded in 2016, has signed a significant Memorandum…
Public Foundation “Independent Accreditation Agency “BILIM-STANDARD” of Kyrgyz Republic
The Independent Accreditation Agency 'BILIM-Standard' is recognized by the National Accreditation Council of the Ministry of Education and Science of…
The Independent Institute for Accreditation, Rating, and Certification (IARC/NIARS)
On 23 November 2023, the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) and the Independent Accreditation…
Agency of Quality and Rating Accreditation (AQRA), Kyrgyz Republic
QAHE has signed an MOU with the Agency of Quality and Rating Accreditation (AQRA), Kyrgyz Republic. AQRA is a reputable…
Brazilian Association of Distance Education (ABED)
The Brazilian Distance Education Association (ABED) is a non-profit scientific association founded on June 21, 1995. With over 30 years…
The Association of the Universities of Asia and the Pacific
QAHE has been officially listed as a partner of the Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP). QAHE…
Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA)
The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) institute is proud to announce a strategic partnership…
International Association for Biblical Education (IABE), USA
QAHE has reached an MOU with International Association for Biblical Education (IABE). IABE’s accredited institutions shall be eligible for our accreditation. International…
All Pakistan Private Schools’ Federation
The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) is pleased to announce the signing of a…
Tamilnadu Council for Open and Distance Learning (TCODL, INDIA)
The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) is pleased to announce the signing of a…
National Industrial Safety Council of Nigeria (www.niscn.gov.ng)
International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National…
Certification Association “Russian Register”
We are pleased to announce that QAHE has reached an MOU with the Certification Association "Russian Register", St. Petersburg, Russian Federation…
Uzbekistan Teachers of English Association (UzTEA)
The Uzbekistan Teachers of English Association (UzTEA) is a non‑profit professional association founded in the mid‑1990s that empowers English teachers…
Mercosul Accreditation Agency (MACCA), Brazil
QAHE has signed an MOU with MACCA and received a Certificate of Recognition from the Agency. The Mercosul Accreditation Agency…
Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS)
QAHE has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS) to enhance educational…
Technology and Human Association (TEKINDER), Turkiye
Technology and Human Association (TEKINDER) and the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) are pleased…
The Information Systems Security Association, Egypt Chapter
We are delighted to announce that the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) has entered…
E-Learning Quality Network (ELQN)
International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) is proud to announce that we have been awarded…
International Conference on Reviewing and Improving the Quality Assurance System in Higher Education (RIQASHE)
The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is excited to announce the signing of a…
Society for Community Strengthening and Promotion of Education, Balochistan (SCSPEB)
Since November 2023, QAHE and Society for Community Strengthening and Promotion of Education, Balochistan (SCSPEB) collaborate to elevate educational quality…
World Storage Education (WSE), Canada
By signing an MOU with World Storage Education, Canada (WSE), QAHE further expands its horizon to Blockchain storage and different world standard…
International Association of Coaches, Therapists & Mentors (IACTM)
The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with…
National Accreditation Commission of Schools and Colleges (NACSC)
The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is pleased to announce the signing of a…
Distance, Open and e Learning Practitioners’ Association of East Africa (DOLPA-EA)
DOLPA-EA is a professional organization dedicated to ensure that education is recognized as a human right and that all those…
Indian Economic Trade Organization (IETO)
We are excited to announce that the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (QAHE) has officially…
All India Association of Industries (AIAI)
The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is excited to announce the signing of a…

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"QAHE is a leading international quality assurance and accreditation body whose frameworks incorporate rigorous evaluation. This helps to maintain the highest international standards in the policies, practices and procedures of QAHE-accredited education providers and intuitions. This helps to build confidence and trust for learners of these providers and institutions who can be assured of QAHE’s dedication to the highest international standards and benchmarks"

Dr Edward Collins-Hughes

Hon. Professor of Practice