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Independent international accreditation body
AccredoAccredo International
Est. accreditation body · 40+ countries

Accreditation that stands behind the certificate

Accredo accredits universities, colleges, schools, and online institutions against standards aligned with the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance (ESG) — through inspection, evidence, and a four-year cycle of continuous improvement.

Apply for accreditationSee the 8-stage process

The Accredo International is an independent accreditation body operating internationally. Accredo evaluates educational institutions and programmes through documented evidence and on-site or virtual inspection, awards accreditation for four years, and supports accredited members with annual monitoring, free monthly webinars, and continuous-improvement guidance.

4 yearsAccreditation cycle
40+Countries served
400+ yearsCombined inspector experience
ESG-alignedStandards framework
3–6 monthsProcess duration

What does Accredo accredit?

Accredo operates twelve accreditation routes, so an institution applies for the review that matches what it actually does — rather than being squeezed into a one-size-fits-all scheme.

Institutional

Universities

Campus, online, and hybrid universities — institutional, faculty, or programmatic routes. Teaching-focused institutions are welcome; Accredo does not require a research profile.

University accreditation →
Institutional

Colleges & training centres

Further-education colleges, corporate training providers, and language centres, including English-only providers.

College accreditation →
Institutional

Schools

K-12, international, and bilingual schools — curriculum, safeguarding, staffing, and learning environment.

School accreditation →
Digital

Online institutions

Fully online and hybrid providers, assessed on platform quality, learner support, assessment integrity, and outcomes.

Online accreditation →
Programme-level

Programmes

Individual academic programmes reviewed against industry and professional standards, with international credit equivalence attached.

Programmatic accreditation →
Individual

Teachers & lecturers

Individual educator credentialing that verifies qualifications, classroom competence, and professional development.

Teacher accreditation →

Also available: research accreditation, religious institutes, recruitment agencies, affiliate accreditation for institutions already accredited elsewhere, candidacy status for new institutions, and Accredo membership.

How does Accredo accreditation work?

The process is an eight-stage cycle — from registration to award and ongoing monitoring. Every stage produces written feedback, so the review improves the institution whether or not it passes first time.

  1. RegisterCreate an institutional account and complete the registration form.
  2. Scoping callAn online knowledge-exploration session establishes your context, scale, and readiness.
  3. Self-evaluation & documentationSubmit the application and evidence against the ten Accredo Standards.
  4. Desk reviewInspectors assess documentation and request clarifications.
  5. InspectionOn-site or virtual inspection: teaching observation, facilities, interviews with staff and students.
  6. Report & decisionA written report with graded findings goes to the Accreditation Board for decision.
  7. AwardAccreditation is awarded for four years, with certificate and registry listing.
  8. Monitor & improveAnnual monitoring, an action plan, and reaccreditation in year four.

Read the full inspection process

Why do institutions choose Accredo?

Standards you can read

The ten Accredo Standards are published in full, aligned with the ESG framework used across the European Higher Education Area. You know exactly what inspectors assess before you apply.

Improvement, not just judgement

Every inspection produces actionable written feedback. Accredited members receive annual monitoring, free monthly webinars, and support with QS Stars, ISO alignment, and IVETA membership.

Built for real institutions

Teaching-focused universities, single-campus colleges, online academies, and faith-based institutes are assessed for what they are — with fees quoted in writing, up front, for the full four-year cycle.

Common questions about Accredo

What is Accredo?
The Accredo International is an independent international accreditation body. It evaluates and accredits universities, colleges, schools, online institutions, training organisations, and individual educators worldwide against standards aligned with the European Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ESG). Accreditation is awarded for four years, with annual monitoring and a full reaccreditation review at the end of each cycle.
Is Accredo accreditation recognised internationally?
Accredo aligns its standards with the ESG framework referenced by EQAR and accredits institutions across more than 40 countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Because education regulation is national, the weight given to any voluntary international accreditation varies by jurisdiction — we encourage every applicant to confirm local requirements with their national regulator, and our team can advise on how Accredo accreditation complements national approval.
How long does Accredo accreditation take?
Most institutions complete the process in three to six months from registration to award, depending on readiness and documentation speed. Newly established institutions must have taught a student cohort for at least three months before an inspection can be scheduled, so that inspectors can observe real teaching, learning, assessment, and student-welfare provision.
How much does Accredo accreditation cost?
Fees depend on institution size, type, and the number of campuses or programmes under review, so there is no single published price. After registration and a scoping call, Accredo issues a fixed written quotation covering the full four-year cycle — application review, inspection, award, and annual monitoring — with no hidden charges. Register to receive a quotation.

More questions? See the full FAQ or the benefits of accreditation.