FAQs – Accreditation & Eligibility

No. The International Education Board (IEB) is an independent, private, non-statutory international body. IEB accreditation is voluntary and does not replace approvals, licensing, or recognition required by national governments or statutory regulators.

IEB accreditation signifies that an institution or program has been evaluated against defined quality assurance standards and demonstrates commitment to educational integrity, ethical practices, and continuous improvement.

No. IEB accreditation is voluntary. Institutions choose to pursue accreditation to strengthen quality assurance systems and demonstrate alignment with internationally referenced standards.

IEB accreditation is international in orientation and may support global credibility and recognition. However, recognition and acceptance depend on the policies of external institutions, employers, regulators, and jurisdictions.