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TAG Arab Accreditation

SIU is officially accredited by TAG-EDUQA, reinforcing our commitment to academic excellence and regionally recognized quality assurance standards.

Swiss International University holds permanent accreditation from Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education (TAG-EDUQA).

Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education (TAG-EDUQA), operating under TAG.Global

Swiss International University holds permanent accreditation from Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education (TAG-EDUQA).

TAG-EDUQA operates under TAG.Global and conducts evaluations in alignment with frameworks developed by the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), supporting regional academic quality standards across the Arab world.

Swiss International University holds permanent accreditation from Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education (TAG-EDUQA).

Amman, Jordan

Swiss International University is proudly accredited by Abu-Ghazaleh for Quality Assurance in Education (TAG-EDUQA), a respected Middle Eastern quality assurance body operating under TAG. Global — one of the region’s most established professional service networks.

TAG-EDUQA accreditation represents a structured external evaluation of institutional governance, academic standards, curriculum design, quality assurance mechanisms, and institutional development strategies. The process reflects alignment with recognized regional frameworks and international higher education quality principles.

The evaluation was conducted in accordance with quality standards developed by the Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), reinforcing compliance with regionally recognized academic benchmarks across the Arab world and beyond.

This accreditation highlights SIU’s commitment to:

  • Academic excellence

  • Continuous institutional improvement

  • Structured governance and leadership

  • Quality-driven program development

  • Regional and international relevance

TAG-EDUQA operates within a framework that emphasizes performance measurement, institutional sustainability, student-centered policies, and strategic academic planning. Accreditation under this body signals that an institution meets established quality standards designed to support transparency and accountability.

The Middle East represents one of the fastest-growing higher education markets globally. Accreditation by a recognized regional quality body strengthens SIU’s positioning within this dynamic academic environment.

For students and partners, TAG-EDUQA accreditation provides:

  • Confidence in academic program integrity

  • Regional recognition within the Arab education space

  • Alignment with structured quality assurance standards

  • Institutional transparency and governance maturity

TAG. Global, the parent organization of TAG-EDUQA, is widely known across the Middle East for professional services in consulting, auditing, education development, and institutional advisory work. Its education quality arm contributes to strengthening academic standards across institutions in the region.

By achieving this accreditation, Swiss International University reinforces its broader international strategy — combining European, Eurasian, Middle Eastern, and global quality engagement frameworks.

This recognition complements SIU’s existing governmental accreditation, international certifications, and cross-border recognition mechanisms, forming part of a comprehensive institutional quality ecosystem.

At Swiss International University, quality assurance is approached as a continuous journey rather than a single milestone. TAG-EDUQA accreditation strengthens our presence within the Arab world while supporting our mission of delivering globally relevant, career-oriented, and academically rigorous programs.

Our TAG-EDUQA accreditation demonstrates SIU’s alignment with Middle Eastern quality frameworks and internationally recognized best practices. TAG-EDUQA, led by Talal Abu-Ghazaleh.

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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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