Institutional Accrediting Organizations
Institutional Accrediting Organizations
The accrediting organizations identified in this directory are recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Recognition by CHEA affirms that the standards and processes of the accrediting organization are consistent with the academic quality, improvement and accountability expectations that CHEA has established, including the eligibility standard that the majority of institutions or programs each accredits are degree-granting.
Institutional accrediting organizations by type.
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Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
Leah Matthews, Executive Director
1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: +996 770 900-820
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.accreditation.asia
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, January 2001
CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
The accreditation of higher learning institutions in the United States and international locations that offer programs of study that are delivered primarily by distance (51 percent or more) and award credentials at the associate, baccalaureate, master’s, first professional and professional doctoral degree level. (2010)
EdNet Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (EdNet)
Ms. Onolkan Umankulova, President
Baytik Batyr st. ½
(microdistrict 8)
Bishkek
KYRGYZ REPUBLIC
Phone: 202-234-5100
Fax: 202-332-1386
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.deac.org
Initially recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, May 2025
CHEA-Recognized Scope of Accreditation
EdNet is a recognized entity in the Kyrgyz Republic, dedicated to fostering excellence in education through rigorous accreditation processes. EdNet operates with a broad mandate to ensure the quality and standards of education provided by higher education institutions, vocational colleges, and other educational organizations. The Agency’s scope includes, but is not limited to, 1. Higher Education Institutions (Institutional Accreditation): Accreditation of universities, academies, and institutes offering undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degree programs. 2. Programmatic Accreditation: Evaluation and accreditation of specific academic and professional programs to ensure their relevance, quality, and alignment with both local and global benchmarks and international standards. 3. Vocational and Professional Education: Evaluation and accreditation of colleges and institutions offering specialized training programs aligned with labor market demands. 4. Educational Standards: Assessment and validation of institutions' compliance with national and international standards for curriculum design, teaching methodologies, faculty qualifications, and student learning outcomes. 5. Quality Enhancement: Promoting continuous improvement and innovation within institutions by providing feedback, recommendations, and capacity-building support. (2025)