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Accreditations & Memberships
Accreditation is the formal process of evaluating and certifying that an educational institution
meets established standards of quality and excellence.
It involves the official recognition and
approval of an institution of learning by relevant government authorities and recognized
review bodies after the institution has satisfactorily met prescribed academic, administrative,
and operational requirements. More specifically, accreditation entails a comprehensive peer-
review of a school’s academic programmes, instructional methods, governance structure,
facilities, and institutional procedures.
This process ensures that the institution is achieving
its stated objectives and providing learners with the quality of education and training it has
promised.
Legal Status
International Business School (IBS) is a duly registered higher education institution recognized by the Federal Government of Nigeria.
The School has received formal approval from the Government of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, Nigeria, to operate as aprivate Business School within the Federal Capital Territory.
This approval affirms IBS’s compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and its commitment to delivering high-quality, professional, and industry-relevant education in business and management studies.
FCT Department of Higher Education
International Business School (IBS) is duly licensed to operate within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, under the oversight framework of the Department of Higher Education, Education Secretariat, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
The Department of Higher Education was established as part of institutional reforms aimed at strengthening the oversight, supervision, and development of tertiary education within the Federal Capital Territory. Prior to its establishment, higher education oversight functions were handled as a unit under the Department of Policy and Implementation (DPI) of theEducation Secretariat.
Mandate of the Department of Higher Education
The Department of Higher Education is responsible for the regulation, coordination, and development of tertiary education in the FCT.
Its core functions include:
- Ensuring the implementation of policies and guidelines issued by relevant Tertiary Education Regulatory Bodies
- Promoting collaboration with relevant institutions on funding, capacity building, training, teaching and research materials (TRM) design and production, technical assistance, and academic support
- Encouraging and assisting FCT indigenes to access higher education through sensitization and mobilization initiatives Initiating and advising on the establishment of institutions of higher learning in the FCT
- Coordinating the establishment of FCT-owned tertiary institutions
- Collaborating with regulatory bodies in the supervision and monitoring of tertiary education study centres in the FCT
- Registration of tertiary institutions operating within the FCT
- Coordinating and harmonizing the accreditation processes of tertiary institutions in the FCT
- Liaising between the Office of the Secretary for Education and FCT-owned tertiary institutions on matters relating to the appointment and dissolution of Governing Councils
- Representing the FCTA on the Governing Councils of FCT-owned tertiary institutions
- Performing any other related duties as may be assigned by the appropriate authority
Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAHE)
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAHE) is an international accreditation and quality assurance body operating in over 70 countries worldwide. QAHE promotes excellence in higher education through robust accreditation frameworks aligned with internationally recognised quality standards. The agency operates in line with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems principles and is associated with global quality assurance and education networks, including the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), the British Quality Foundation (BQF), the International Schools Association (ISA), and the European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN). QAHE accreditation is recognised by relevant stakeholders and supports institutional credibility, international mobility, and global acceptance
About QAHE:
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAHE) is an international accreditation and quality assurance body operating in over 70 countries worldwide. QAHE promotes excellence in higher education through robust accreditation frameworks aligned with internationally recognised quality standards. The agency operates in line with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems principles and is associated with global quality assurance and education networks, including the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE), the British Quality Foundation (BQF), the International Schools Association (ISA), and the European Distance and E-Learning Network (EDEN). QAHE accreditation is recognised by relevant stakeholders and supports institutional credibility, international mobility, and global acceptance.
Institutional Accreditation Statement:
International Business School (IBS) is an institutionally accredited institution with the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAHE).
International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE).
International Business School (IBS) is institutionally accredited by the International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE).
The International Association for Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education (QAHE) is an independent, private, and international quality assurance organization registered in Delaware, United States of America.
QAHE operates as a non-governmental accreditation body and is funded through fees charged for accreditation and quality assurance services provided to academic institutions at various educational levels, certification bodies, e-learning management system providers, and professional training organizations.
QAHE specializes in the evaluation and recognition of higher education institutions based on research performance, quality of teaching and learning, student services, institutional governance, and internal quality assurance systems. Its mission is to strengthen public confidence in education providers while supporting the global development and harmonization of quality assurance frameworks in education and training.
Through its extensive international network and recognition by multiple quality assurance and accreditation bodies worldwide, QAHE accreditation signifies an institution’s commitment to quality education, continuous improvement, and compliance with internationally accepted academic standards.
QAHE is recognized and acknowledged by a wide range of national and international quality assurance and accreditation organizations, including but not limited to:
- National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education & Research (Moldova)
- Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA), Germany
- Accreditation Council for Education “LAMDIK” (ACE), Indonesia
- Agency for Accreditation of Educational Programs & Organizations, Kyrgyzstan
- Independent Kazakhstan Center of Accreditation
- Council on International Higher Education Supervision, Austria
- Ghana National Council of Private Schools (GNACOPS)
- Accreditation and Rating International Agency (ARIA), Uzbekistan
- Independent Institute for Accreditation, Rating and Certification (NIARS), Kyrgyz Republic
- Agency of Quality and Rating Accreditation (AQRA), Kyrgyz Republic
- Independent Accreditation Agency “Elbaasy”, Kyrgyz Republic
- All Pakistan Private Schools’ Federation (APPSF)
European Council for Leading Business Schools (ECLBS)
International Business School (IBS) is a proud member of the European Council for Leading Business Schools (ECLBS). Founded in 2013, the European Council for Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is an independent, nongovernmental, and non-profit educational association registered in the European Union.
ECLBS is legally registered in the Republic of Latvia (Registered Identification Number: 40008215839; Date of establishment: 11 October 2013). ECLBS brings together a broad and diverse network of over 70 national quality assurance bodies, universities, and higher education institutions across Europe and internationally, as well as professional and trade associations closely connected to business and management education. The Council is governed by a Board of Trustees drawn from both public and private sector organizations, operating under clearly defined terms of reference.
As a non-profit educational association within the European Union, ECLBS plays an active role in advancing quality assurance, academic excellence, and institutional cooperation in higher education.
International Recognition and Affiliations
ECLBS holds memberships and recognitions from prominent international quality assurance and higher education bodies, including:
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) – International Quality Group (CIQG), USA, with a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)
- International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE)
- IREG Observatory on Academic Ranking and Excellence, Europe
- Recognition of ECLBS services by the Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE)
- Strategic Partnerships and Memoranda of Understanding
- ECLBS has signed partnership agreements and MoUs with several national and international quality assurance and accreditation bodies, including:
- Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), Malta (EU)
- Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), USA
- Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA), Switzerland
- Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO)
- Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), Kazakhstan
Authority for Quality Assurance of Higher Education, Mauritania As well as other national higher education quality assurance bodies worldwide
Core Values
ECLBS operates on the principles of transparency, collegiality, and evidence-based decision-making. The Council actively promotes open dialogue among member institutions and stakeholders to strengthen quality assurance practices, foster institutional development, and support sustainable progress in higher education.
Africa Council for Business Education and Entrepreneurship (ACBEE)
The Africa Council for Business Education and Entrepreneurship (ACBEE) is an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit professional body committed to advancing quality, relevance, and excellence in business education and entrepreneurship development across Africa. ACBEE provides a continental platform for strengthening academic standards, institutional accountability, and industry relevance within business and entrepreneurship education.
ACBEE brings together business schools, universities, professional education providers, entrepreneurship institutes, and key stakeholders dedicated to promoting best practices in teaching and learning, curriculum development, research, innovation, ethical leadership, and institutional governance. Through its accreditation and membership frameworks, ACBEE supports institutions in aligning their academic offerings with international quality benchmarks while addressing Africa’s unique economic realities and enterprise development priorities.
As an Accredited Member, International Business School (IBS) demonstrates its commitment to quality assurance, continuous improvement, and the delivery of credible business and entrepreneurship education that meets recognized academic and professional standards. This accreditation affirms IBS’s dedication to academic excellence, institutional transparency, innovation-driven learning, and stakeholder confidence.
Core Values and Quality Assurance Principles
ACBEE operates on the principles of transparency, integrity, peer review, inclusiveness, innovation, and evidence-based decision-making. The Council promotes collaboration among member institutions, industry partners, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to strengthen quality assurance systems, foster enterprise development, drive innovation, and support sustainable economic growth across Africa.
