ECAQA Partners

In March 2026, the Eurasian Center for Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education and Healthcare signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education (USA). International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE), registered in the United States, is an independent, private and international organization.

QAHE has been assessed and found to conform to the requirements of ISO 9001: 2015 (Quality Management System), ISO 29990 (Non-formal Education and Training Services Management System), ISO/IEC 17011:2017 (requirements for the competence, consistent operation and impartiality of accreditation bodies assessing and accrediting conformity assessment bodies), ISO/IEC 17040:2005 (the general requirements for the peer assessment process to be carried out by agreement groups of accreditation bodies or conformity assessment bodies), ISO 20000:2018 (Service Management System) and ISO 27001:2013 (Information Security Management System).

The QAHE Accreditation is specifically designed to suit various settings, including universities, colleges, schools, training organizations, and online/distance education providers. With its huge network and recognition from worldwide organizations, QAHE accreditation status signifies your institution’s commitment to quality education which is in compliance of international standards. The Memorandum aims to promote cooperation through consultations, information exchange, and joint activities in the field of higher education quality assurance and related academic initiatives, including the accreditation of educational institutions, the evaluation of academic programs, and the development of new educational concepts.