Seven domains. Thirty-eight standards.

Institutional structure, policy implementation, strategic planning, and leadership effectiveness.

• 1.1 Formal governance charter or equivalent foundational document. ◆ Critical
• 1.2 Clear delineation of decision-making authority across institutional roles.
• 1.3 Current, measurable strategic planning documents under active review.
• 1.4 Leadership personnel hold qualifications appropriate to their roles.
• 1.5 Governance body meetings at defined intervals with maintained records.
• 1.6 Formal institutional self-evaluation and improvement mechanisms.

Curriculum relevance, rigour, and alignment with programme objectives and international benchmarks.

• 2.1 Current, formally approved curriculum documentation for all programmes. ◆ Critical
• 2.2 Minimum three-year curriculum review cycle in operation.
• 2.3 Defined, measurable, and publicly disclosed programme learning outcomes. ◆ Critical
• 2.4 Delivery modalities appropriate to the qualification level and learner context.
• 2.5 Documented, enforced, and accessible academic integrity policies.
• 2.6 Active mechanisms ensuring curriculum relevance to sector and professional standards.

Staff competence, credentials, professional growth, and teaching effectiveness.

• 3.1 Faculty qualifications commensurate with the programmes they deliver. ◆ Critical
• 3.2 Verified and audit-ready faculty credential documentation.
• 3.3 Formal performance appraisal system applied to all instructional staff.
• 3.4 Documented professional development support for all faculty.
• 3.5 Faculty-to-student ratios appropriate to delivery model and scale.

Academic support systems, library and technology infrastructure, and learner accessibility provisions.

• 4.1 Formally established and staffed academic advising and support services.
• 4.2 Current, accessible library and information resources sufficient for programme requirements.
• 4.3 Technology infrastructure meeting delivery modality requirements.
• 4.4 Independently administered learner grievance and complaint procedures.
• 4.5 Accessibility provisions compliant with applicable legal requirements.

Methods for evaluating student performance, programme outcomes, and institutional impact.

• 5.1 Assessment policies defining methods, criteria, and moderation procedures.
• 5.2 Validity and reliability reviews of assessment instruments at defined intervals.
• 5.3 Student achievement data collected, analysed, and used for programme improvement.
• 5.4 Graduate outcomes tracked against stated programme learning objectives.
• 5.5 External moderation or benchmarking applied where appropriate to the qualification level.

Policies, disclosure accuracy, and adherence to legal and ethical obligations across all operations.

• 6.1 Current legal registration and authorisation to operate. ◆ Critical
• 6.2 Accurate published materials and marketing claims. ◆ Critical
• 6.3 Data protection and learner privacy policies compliant with applicable law.
• 6.4 Formally adopted and enforced anti-fraud and anti-corruption policies.
• 6.5 30-day material change notification to INEAA.
• 6.6 Accurate representation of INEAA accreditation status in all communications.

Resource management, risk mitigation, and institutional sustainability throughout the accreditation period.

• 7.1 Audited or independently verified financial statements available for review. ◆ Critical
• 7.2 Demonstrated financial capacity to complete all enrolled learner programmes.
• 7.3 Risk management policies identifying key risks and mitigation strategies.
• 7.4 Business continuity provisions documented and tested regularly.
• 7.5 Transparent, consistently applied fee and refund policies.