1. Accreditation Service for International Colleges and University
ASIC
Accreditation Service for International Colleges and University

2. ASIC
Mission.
To be a globally recognised authority on the accreditation of higher education institutions.
To assist international institutions develop into high quality providers of higher education, respected world wide.
To ensure that institutions adhere to all the relevant government and international regulations through a rigorous but fair accreditation procedure

3. ASIC Give confidence to parents and students Give confidence to Agents
Excellent marketing advantage.

4. ASIC Member of UKCISA British Council UK Partnership
Universities worldwide notified of ASIC accreditation procedures.
Member of the United Nations Academic Impact Group
Working with Governments worldwide

5. ASIC Representation on UK NARIC advisory board Education Board of ABE
International Business School Accreditation Council
Asian Forum for Business Education
Approved by CHEA (USA)
British Quality Foundation

6. ASIC SUPPORTIVE TRANSPARANT CONTINUOUS QUALITY ASSURANCE
QUALITY IMPROVEMENT
LONG TERM PARTNERSHIP

7. ASIC Marketing Universities worldwide
Colleges and Universities overseas
Educational agents and representatives
Professional bodies
International students
UKNARIC

8. ASIC ACCREDITATION What is assessed? Eight Areas of Operation:
Premises and Health and Safety
Management and Staff Resources
Learning ,Teaching and Research
Quality Assurance and Enhancement
Student Welfare
Awards and Qualifications
Marketing and Student Recruitment
Relationship with Government Offices and Reporting Mechanisms.

9. ASIC ACCREDITATION Why? To ensure that:
Universities meet statutory requirements.
Universities engage in continuous quality assurance, monitoring and evaluation of its teaching and research activities.
Students receive a good education in a safe and caring environment.
Courses delivered are genuine and enable students to progress to further education and research and/or employment.
The academic staff are appropriately qualified.
Marketing and promotion of the college is undertaken in an ethical way
Universities continually improve their provision so as to further benefit students and enhance the image of international education.

10. ASIC ACCREDITATION How?
There are three stages in the accreditation process:
Stage 1 - Scrutiny of the Application Form and supporting documentation.
An ASIC Inspector checks:
College details
Compliance with statutory requirements
Course outlines
Prospectus and marketing materials
That the Principal's declaration has been signed on behalf of the college.
Proceed to Stage 2? – Yes / need further information / No.

11. ASIC ACCREDITATION How?
Stage 2 - Initial Inspection Visit –1-2 day visit by 1or 2 inspectors.
The Inspector:
Meets the VC and Management Team
Checks statutory documentation and agreements with partner universities, professional and examining bodies
Tours the premises to check health and safety issues, common rooms/canteen, staff offices and circulation space
Inspects Lecture rooms, research facilities and teaching aids, IT facilities and the library

12. ASIC ACCREDITATION
Meets staff responsible for health and safety, student welfare/disability policy and marketing
Meets administrative staff responsible for student tracking/compliance with immigration requirements, examination procedures and student records
Provides feedback to the Principal and discusses arrangements for the Stage 3 visit.
The inspector writes a report for the Accreditation Committee which
- identifies any shortcomings the college should address
- recommends whether or not to proceed to Stage 3
- contributes to the final report sent to the college.
Proceed to Stage 3? Yes / No

13. ASIC ACCREDITATION How?
Stage 3 - Accreditation Visit – “normally” a two day visit by two Inspectors.
The Inspectors:
Meet the VC and perhaps other staff to explain the purpose and nature of the visit
Observe a number of teaching sessions and Research activities
Meet a representative group of staff (teaching , research and support)
Meet with research students and their supervisors
Meet groups of students

14. ASIC ACCREDITATION
Check staff qualifications and appointment procedures
Discuss support for staff development
Discuss arrangements for students’ pre-enrolment and registration
Meet course leaders re. course handbooks, feedback from students, feedback on students’ assessed work, tutorial support and timetables
Discuss arrangements for examinations, exam boards and analysis of pass/completion rates
Hold a discussion with staff responsible for ensuring that data on student arrival, attendance and academic progress is available for the immigration department .

15. ASIC
Check statistical information regarding citations and peer reviews
Check other information as required by the various WUR
Check various KPI in regard to Internationalisation
Provide oral feedback to the VC and management identifying strengths and weaknesses

16. ASIC ACCREDITATION The Commendable Grade & Premier College Status
Not Accredited
Accredited
Premier Accredited (If a college has at least six out of the eight Areas of Operation, including Areas BCD and E)

17. What makes ASIC different from other International Accreditation?
Does not begin with learning outcome
ASIC put more to the learning environment (Classroom observation is requirement)
Safety and convenience learning environment