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 and Rating Agency, Kyrgyz Republic (IARC/NIARS), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish reciprocal recognition and strategic collaboration. 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. 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.
