Recognition & Partnerships

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International Recognition. Meaningful Partnerships. Greater Confidence.AAA builds relationships with international organizations, professional institutions, and partners to advance quality, strengthen professional cooperation, and support the wider adoption of credible accreditation practices.

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International Recognition
Professional Collaboration
Global Partnerships

International Recognition

Recognition That Strengthens Confidence

AAA's commitment to credible accreditation is supported by independent international recognition and engagement with respected organizations in quality and healthcare.

ISQua EEA Accredited Standards

AAA Healthcare Standards Accredited by ISQua EEA

AAA's Accreditation Standards for Healthcare Facilities have been accredited by the International Society for Quality in Health Care External Evaluation Association (ISQua EEA), following independent external evaluation against internationally recognized principles for the development of health and social care standards.

Accredited Standards: Accreditation Standards for Healthcare Facilities
Recognition Period: May 2025 – May 2029

ISQua Institutional Membership

AAA is also an institutional member of the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), supporting engagement with the international healthcare quality community.

Membership Period 21 September 2026 – 21 September 2027View Membership Certificate

ISQua EEA certificate for AAA Accreditation Standards for Healthcare Facilities

ISQua EEA accreditation applies specifically to AAA's Accreditation Standards for Healthcare Facilities. Institutional membership is a separate relationship with ISQua.

Professional Networks & Institutional Relationships

Connected Through Quality, Education & Professional Cooperation

AAA engages with international institutions and professional networks that support quality assurance, education, professional development, and the exchange of knowledge and good practices.

International Collaboration & Recognition

International Confederation of Higher Education

Council on International Higher Education Supervision (CONIES)

AAA has signed an Agreement for International Collaboration and Recognition with CONIES in the area of accreditation and certification of educational institutions.

Accreditation
Quality Assurance
Higher Education

Professional Membership

American Association for Adult and Continuing Education

Adult and continuing education professional network

AAA is an active member of AAACE, an organization dedicated to leadership in adult and continuing education, the exchange of research and best practices, and the advancement of professional standards.

Adult Education
Professional Standards
Best Practices

Professional Membership

Association of Graduate Careers Advisory Services

Higher education career development and graduate employment network

AAA is a member of AGCAS, the professional membership organization supporting higher education career development and graduate employment professionals.

Higher Education
Career Development
Graduate Outcomes

Formal Cooperation Agreements

Advancing Quality Through International Cooperation

AAA works with public institutions, accreditation bodies, and quality assurance organizations through formal agreements focused on capacity building, professional development, joint accreditation activities, and stronger quality systems.

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AAA international cooperation activity — International cooperation in action

🇲🇳 Mongolia

Two Cooperation Agreements

Healthcare Cooperation

AAA and Mongolia's Ministry of Health cooperate to build the capacity of healthcare accreditation staff and specialists.

Education Cooperation

AAA and the Mongolian National Council for Education Accreditation cooperate on joint school accreditation assessments, professional networking, and training in international standards, quality assurance, internal audits, and assessment preparation.

🇰🇿 Kazakhstan

Education Quality Cooperation

International Agency for Independent Accreditation & Assessment of the Quality of Education «MANAoCO»

AAA's cooperation with MANAoCO supports the quality and relevance of educational institutions and programs in Kazakhstan, helping them meet the needs of students, parents, and the wider community.

Education Quality • Accreditation • International Cooperation

🇸🇴 Somalia

Accreditation Capacity Building

Somalia's National Accreditation Body

AAA signed an MoU with Somalia's National Accreditation Body to support its professional team through training, opportunities to observe selected assessments, and focused training on relevant accreditation standards.

Capacity Building • Assessment Experience • Standards Training

Global Reach & Local Support

International Reach. Local Support.

AAA operates across more than 59 countries, supporting accredited organizations through an international network of assessors, experts, and local representatives.

59+Countries of Operation
22Local Representatives
200+Accredited Organizations
20,162Accredited Certificates

AAA local representation and international engagement

Our Local Representation

AAA works with appointed local representatives in selected markets to facilitate communication, provide information about accreditation pathways, and connect organizations with the appropriate AAA team.

Ghana
Namibia
Nepal
Portugal
Zambia
Somalia
Bahrain
Suriname
Italy
Uzbekistan
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
Türkiye
Qatar
Egypt
India
Morocco
Tunisia
Mongolia
Azerbaijan
Iraq
Kazakhstan

Partnership Opportunities

Build a Partnership with AAA

We welcome opportunities to collaborate with accreditation bodies, government institutions, professional organizations, educational institutions, and other organizations committed to advancing quality.

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