International Academy in Switzerland®
A private and independent international institution, commercially registered in Switzerland since 2013
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Setting Global Standards: A Legacy of International Accreditation and Quality Assurance
In today’s increasingly competitive and globally connected education sector, institutional credibility is measured not only by academic excellence but also by the strength of its accreditations. Our institution stands proud with a diverse portfolio of recognitions and certifications from some of the world’s most respected quality assurance bodies. These accreditations are a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence, compliance, and innovation in education.
We are currently accredited by (A-Z):
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ARIA: the Accreditation and Rating International Agency ensures academic integrity and performance benchmarking.
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ASIC: A UK government-recognized body (Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges & Universities) known for its rigorous standards in institutional quality.
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BSKG: The national accreditation agency under the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, Public Foundation Independent Accreditation Agency known as "Bilim Standard" aligned with regional educational development policies.
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ECLBS: The European Council of Leading Business Schools, providing an international quality label for business education institutions.
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EDU: An Intergovernmental Organization for Education Accreditation, established under the Ministry of Education of Palau, aligned with UNESCO frameworks.
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IEAC – The International Education Accreditation Council, supporting global best practices in academic quality.
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ISO – We are proudly ISO 21001:2018 certified, demonstrating our adherence to international standards in educational organization management systems
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KHDA: The Knowledge and Human Development Authority, the official government regulator of education in Dubai, approving and attesting our vocational and training diplomas.
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QAHE: The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary & Higher Education, a private and independent agency working with multiple accreditation frameworks.
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and more...
In addition, we have previously been accredited by:
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EFMD – The European Foundation for Management Development, a globally respected accreditation organization.
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and more...
As a further mark of distinction, we are honored to have received a 5-Star Rating from QS (Quacquarelli Symonds)—a globally recognized benchmark of excellence in higher education. This rating highlights our strengths in areas such as teaching quality, employability, academic development, and inclusiveness, positioning us among a select group of institutions meeting world-class standards.
Together, these affiliations and recognitions affirm our role as a globally engaged and standards-driven academic institution. They reinforce our commitment to providing students, partners, and regulators with programs that meet—and often exceed—international expectations.
We are honored to have been awarded a 5-Star Rating by the QS Stars Rating System, administered by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS)—one of the world’s most respected and influential organizations in the field of higher and vocational education evaluation. QS is globally recognized for its QS World University Rankings, widely regarded as a benchmark for academic excellence, institutional quality, and global competitiveness. In addition to its university rankings, QS also operates the QS Stars framework, an in-depth rating system that independently assesses institutions across a range of performance categories including teaching quality, graduate employability, inclusiveness, learning resources, and global engagement. Earning a 5-Star rating places us among a select group of institutions worldwide that have demonstrated outstanding performance in multiple key areas of academic and institutional quality. This recognition affirms our commitment to delivering internationally aligned programs, supporting student success, and maintaining high standards in educational leadership—both in traditional higher education and in applied, career-focused learning.
