Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of IARC?

IARC provides a way of distinguishing reputable education from less credible education in the post secondary sector; on a global basis.
It has been designed to have high standards, but minimum bureaucracy.
By keeping the bureaucracy of the system low, it is more affordable than many other systems; and that means:
A/ It is affordable for institutions from poorer countries (some systems are too expensive for poorer country colleges to join)
B/ It does not cause a significant increase to operational costs, and in turn course fees (some systems are so top heavy that they result in as much as 30% extra cost in running the institution, and that can result in unnecessary pressure on funding the actual delivery of courses)

Colleges, Universities or any other institution that provides education at a post secondary level, including vocational education, adult education, workplace training, degree and post graduate education. These institutions may join as “recognised” providers of post secondary education. Professional and industry bodies such as institutes and associations may join as an affiliate. [ more information ]

Most government recognition systems are obviously geared toward one state or one country, and are often a mystery to employers in other countries. IARC is a system designed for the world. It’s standards have been set on the basis of considering standards across a range of countries. As such, criteria for IARC recognition is different, and in some respects, more stringent than what some country based recognition systems require.

There are participating institutions across the world, including Asia, Australia, Europe and America.
These institutions, and their tens of thousands of students all know about IARC.
This fact alone gives your studies with an IARC institution a higher international profile than studies elsewhere.
As awareness of IARC continues to grow, your international credibility will also continue to grow.
Through the network which an IARC institution belongs to; it’s member institutions maintain communication with other educators across the globe, and as such, are in many ways more aware of global trends than other institutions. This network also provides contacts for those colleges and their students beyond their own country.

It means that the institution has, on the basis of a formal submission, been judged as reputable, and of satisfying minimum criteria in the areas of administration, course content, course delivery and student assessment.
Recognition does not automatically confer status as any particular type of institution, such as a university, nor does it automatically mean that courses offered by that institution are accredited by IARC.
Accreditation of a course by IARC recognises the fact that the course meets criteria which were determined an important distinguishing factor in establishing the credibility of that course.

Recognised institutions, or their students, are entitled to bring a complaint to the board.
When an institution is found to be contravening IARC requirements for recognition, that institution will have their recognition immediately disqualified. A new application for recognition will only be considered after a period of 12 months; and that new application must show beyond doubt, that any contravened requirements have been corrected.
If you are not associated with IARC, but have a complaint, you may present it to any recognised institution, and if considered valid, they may bring it to the board on your behalf"

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