International Standards for Industry & Education Excellence
ICIES establishes rigorous, independent standards and accreditation mechanisms for institutional excellence across education and professional sectors globally.
50+
Active Standards
500+
Accredited Organizations
5
Global Offices
Accreditation Metrics
Current scope of ICIES accreditation and certification programs globally.
Active Accredited Providers
Accredited Programs
Certified Professionals
ICIES Office Network
Regional offices providing standards accreditation, certification, and support across five continents.
Toronto
Canada
North America
24 staff
Singapore
Singapore
Asia-Pacific
28 staff
São Paulo
Brazil
Latin America
16 staff
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Middle East & Africa
12 staff
Strategic Partners
Organizations committed to advancing standards excellence and institutional accountability globally.
Global Education Alliance
Educational Institution
International network of universities committed to standards excellence
ISO Professional Services
Quality Assurance Partner
Leading ISO-aligned consulting and certification firm
Asia Training Network
Regional Training Hub
Premier provider of professional development across Asia-Pacific
Tech Innovation Lab
Technology Partner
Specializes in digital transformation and learning platforms
European Quality Institute
Audit & Compliance
Independent audit and compliance verification services
Institutional Authority & Independence
As a private, independent, non-governmental organization, ICIES operates with complete institutional independence and ethical neutrality.
Independent Governance
Non-governmental, neutral board with global representation
Industry & Education Leaders
Standards developed by subject matter experts
Ethics & Transparency
Comprehensive conflict-of-interest and disclosure policies
Impartial Assessment
Rigorous, objective accreditation and certification processes
Standards Framework
Comprehensive standards covering education quality, industry compliance, and professional competency development.
Frameworks
ICIES Standards Framework v1.0
Foundational standards framework for industry and education
Quality Assurance
Quality Assurance Framework v1.0
Systematic approach to quality management and continuous improvement
Ethics
Ethics & Integrity Standards v1.0
Framework for ethical conduct and integrity across institutions
Competency Models
Competency Models v1.0
Role-based competency frameworks for professional development
Sector Standards
Healthcare Provider Standards v1.0
Sector-specific standards for healthcare education and training
Sector Standards
Technology & Digital Standards v1.0
Standards for technology education and digital competency development
ICIES Standards Development Process
Our rigorous, phased methodology ensures standards reflect global best practices and institutional consensus.
Standards Development
Expert committees develop rigorous standards through inclusive global consultation
Accreditation Process
Organizations apply and undergo comprehensive institutional review
Certification & Recognition
Approved institutions and professionals receive formal credentials
Ongoing Excellence
Continued compliance, regular audits, and continuous improvement
Featured Standards
Core standards frameworks that establish excellence across education and professional sectors.
FEATURED STANDARD
ICIES Standards Framework
ICIES-SF v1.0
The foundational framework establishing core principles for all ICIES standards
Key Components:
Governance & Standards Integrity
ICIES maintains institutional independence, transparency, and rigorous ethical governance.
ICIES operates as a private, non-governmental organization with complete independence from commercial, political, and governmental interests. Our governance structure ensures that no single stakeholder can unduly influence standards development or accreditation decisions. We maintain strict neutrality in all matters affecting member institutions and professionals.
Rigorous Standards Development
Developed through structured, international processes following ISO guidelines and global best practices
Continuous Standards Evolution
Standards updated regularly through structured review cycles to reflect emerging practices
Global Recognition
Accreditations and certifications maintained across 150+ countries with institutional authority
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