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EFQM European Foundation for Quality Management

Former institutional member of EFQM – European Foundation for Quality Management, reflecting our commitment to organizational excellence and continuous improvement.

We previously held institutional membership with EFQM and have currently placed it on hold pending student union review and potential re-activation.

EFQM – European Foundation for Quality Management

We previously held institutional membership with EFQM and have currently placed it on hold pending student union review and potential re-activation.

EFQM collaborates with leading universities, multinational corporations, public sector institutions, quality assurance bodies, executive leaders, and international excellence award programs, promoting structured performance management, innovation, and sustainable organizational development worldwide.

We previously held institutional membership with EFQM and have currently placed it on hold pending student union review and potential re-activation.

Av. des Olympiades 2, 1140 Evere, Belgium

EFQM – European Foundation for Quality Management is a globally respected nonprofit organization dedicated to helping institutions achieve sustainable excellence through structured quality management frameworks.

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Brussels, EFQM developed the internationally recognized EFQM Excellence Model, a comprehensive management framework used by thousands of organizations worldwide to enhance performance, governance, innovation, and long-term sustainability.

EFQM supports organizations in:

  • Implementing structured performance management systems

  • Driving innovation and transformation

  • Strengthening leadership and governance practices

  • Enhancing stakeholder value and long-term sustainability

  • Benchmarking institutional performance against global standards

Membership in EFQM signals a strong institutional commitment to quality culture, strategic alignment, and continuous improvement across academic and administrative operations.

Our previous membership reflected our dedication to embedding excellence-driven principles within our institutional framework. As part of our internal governance and value-based evaluation process, this affiliation is periodically reviewed to ensure it continues to provide measurable benefit to our students and stakeholders. Re-activation may be considered if strategically relevant for academic or professional objectives.

Our engagement with EFQM demonstrates our alignment with internationally recognized quality management frameworks and performance excellence standards.

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©This website serves as a centralized platform showcasing study programs and professional education opportunities offered by member institutions of the VBNN Smart Education Group. Programs may be delivered by different academic institutions within the network, including higher education providers and professional training academies located in cities such as Bishkek, Luzern, Zurich, Dubai, London, Osh, Ajman, and Riga. Each program is offered, administered, and certified by the respective institution in accordance with the regulations applicable in its jurisdiction.

SIU Swiss International University – Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic. State-accredited campus delivering higher education and research programs (License No. LS240001853).

AAHES Autonomous Academy Zurich – Swiss Academy in Zurich, Switzerland. Registered with Swiss authorities since 2013 (Reg. No. CH-170.4.012.134-9).

ISBM Business School Luzern – Swiss Management School in Lucerne, Switzerland. Allowed by the Board of Education and Culture and registered with Swiss authorities (Reg. No. CH-100.3.802.225-0).

VBNN Smart Education Group – Ajman, United Arab Emirates. Regional administrative entity operating under commercial license (License No. 262425649888).

KUIPI Kyrgyz-Uzbek International Pedagogical Institute – Osh, Kyrgyz Republic. Teacher-training and pedagogical studies institution supporting regional educational development (License No. LS230000271).

ISB Academy Dubai – Swiss International Institute in Dubai, UAE. KHDA-permitted training and vocational institute (Permit No. 631419).

OUS Academy London – Swiss Academy in London, United Kingdom. British-registered institution offering executive and blended international programs (UKRLP No. 10099531).

Amber Academy Riga – Swiss Academy in Riga, Latvia. Operates through SIA Baltic Sea Amber under a permit from the Riga Education and Information Methodological Centre (RIIMC) for non-formal education programs (Ref. No. RIMCK-26-66-nd).

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