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Accreditation Process With OXA
Accreditation Process With Oxford Accreditation (OXA)
OXA is an independent organisation specialising in the accreditation of educational institutions and/or the programs they run, with the primary
objective of ensuring they meet specific standards of quality and effectiveness.
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Oxford Accreditation Inspectors are highly experienced educators who have taught in a range of academic settings, and many have senior-level experience in educational administration. Oxford Accreditation Inspectors are recognized globally for their expertise in evaluating educational institutions and working closely with member institutions to foster continuous improvement.
The Oxford Accreditation process has been designed as a collaborative effort between the institution and the Oxford Accreditation team, working through a systematic and rigorous evaluation. It includes an initial guided self-assessment, followed by a joint walk-through of all areas included under the accreditation application.
“WE are here to WORK WITH YOU and will be with you EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.”
Application
To initiate the educational accreditation process, Institutions apply for accreditation with OXA, providing documentation covering information such
as the institution’s mission and values, goals, curriculum, faculty qualifications, student services, and other relevant supporting material.
Preparation And Self-Study
Once your application is received, an OXA Liaison Manager will be appointed to help you begin your self-assessment, where you and your key staff
members review your programs, policies, and operations against the OXA standards.
Site Visit
As soon as the self-assessment is completed, and at a time which is convenient to the institution seeking accreditation, OXA will conduct an on-
site visit. During the visit, the inspector will set-up an evaluation team, which may include faculty members, administrators, and other subject
matter experts, who will assess the institution's facilities, interview staff, faculty, and students, and observes classes in action. For Online
institutions this may be done remotely.
Evaluation Parameters
You might be curious about the scope and parameters of accreditation with OXA. OXA Accreditation encompasses academic quality, institutional
integrity, and continuous improvement. Key criteria encompass staff qualifications, curriculum relevance, student learning outcomes, and
institutional resources such as libraries, classrooms, student facilities, and laboratories. Moreover, institutions must demonstrate financial stability,
ethical practices, effective governance, and a commitment to the health, safety, and security of both staff and students.
OXA will evaluate your institution's mission and its alignment with the various faculties' approaches to teaching and learning. Additionally, we will
assess your dedication to inclusivity, diversity, community involvement, and student support services. Our mission is to ensure that your institution
maintains high educational standards, thereby fostering credibility and accountability within the academic community.
Accreditation with OXA bestows credibility and promotes your institution as one that offers a quality education and learning environment.
Evaluation And Decision
Following the onsite evaluation, the OXA Inspector will meticulously review the self-study report, accompanying documentation, and insights
gathered during the site visit. Based on this comprehensive assessment, the Lead Inspector will ascertain whether, in their professional judgment,
the institution meets the established standards for accreditation. Subsequently, the Lead Inspector will draft a thorough report, which will undergo
independent analysis by the committee.
In addition, the Inspectors may award up to 5 Stars to demonstrate excellence in various
Duty of Care activities;
Duty of Care to Students
Duty of Care to Staff
Duty of Care to the Academic Process
Duty of Care to the Environment and Sustainability
Duty of Care to Inclusivity, Diversity and Equity
Duty of Care to the Community
An overall Star rating will then be decided by the Accreditation Committee
Utilizing the Inspector’s report, the Oxford Accreditation committee will deliberate on whether to grant full accreditation or defer accreditation pending the provision of additional information or actions to enhance specific areas identified during the inspection. In instances where the initial application for accreditation does not meet the required standards in any assessment domain, Oxford Accreditation may initially deny accreditation. However, in such cases, Oxford Accreditation remains committed to providing a detailed assessment outlining all areas of deficiency and furnishing clear, actionable recommendations for improvement.
Additionally, OXA offers the opportunity to schedule a follow-up assessment, if necessary, within a mutually agreed-upon timeframe. Recognizing
the dedication and effort invested by institutions throughout the application process, OXA pledges to provide an accreditation determination within
14 working days.
Ongoing Monitoring
Accreditation is not a one-time event; it requires ongoing compliance with standards. Accredited institutions are typically reviewed by OXA every 4
years, and in the interim, they must submit biennial reports to demonstrate continued adherence to accreditation standards.
Reaffirmation / Reaccreditation
Accreditation is generally granted for a 4-year period, at which time, institutions go through a reaccreditation process to renew their accreditation.
This involves submitting updated documentation, undergoing additional site visits if necessary, and demonstrating ongoing compliance with
accreditation standards.
Sample
OXA Transcript
Sample
Accreditation Certificate
Sample Membership
Certificate
Certificate of Programmatic
Accreditation
