Our Story: Elevating Global Standards in Accreditation

Committed to fostering innovation, ensuring quality, and promoting excellence across educational and technological landscapes worldwide.
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Our Foundation: Mission, Vision, and Guiding Purpose

At the American Board for International Accreditation (ABIA), our journey began with a singular, powerful belief: that quality knows no borders. Founded to bridge gaps in global educational and technical standards, ABIA stands as a beacon for institutions and professionals striving for excellence. We are dedicated to building a robust framework that recognizes and promotes superior achievements.

Our Mission:
To elevate educational and technological standards across borders by providing rigorous, fair, and internationally recognized accreditation. We empower organizations and individuals to achieve their highest potential.

Our Vision:
To be the foremost global authority in accreditation, driving a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and ethical practice worldwide.

The Principles That Define ABIA:
Our Core Values

Excellence

We pursue and uphold the highest standards in all our accreditation processes and partnerships, ensuring superior quality outcomes.

Integrity

Our operations are built on a foundation of transparency, ethical conduct, and unwavering trust, ensuring fairness and impartiality.

Collaboration

We believe in the power of working together. We foster partnerships that drive collective growth and elevate global standards.

Innovation

We champion forward-thinking approaches, integrating cutting-edge practices and technologies into our accreditation frameworks.

Global Citizenship

Committed to a world without educational barriers, we promote universal quality and cross-cultural understanding.

Continuous Improvement

Our commitment extends to ongoing evolution, ensuring our standards remain relevant, robust, and responsive to industry needs.

Adhering to Global Benchmarks:
Our Standards & Affiliations

The credibility of the American Board for International Accreditation (ABIA) rests on a foundation of universally recognized quality frameworks. Our stringent accreditation processes are meticulously designed to align with and often exceed leading international standards.

We proudly adhere to the guidelines set forth by:

  • ISO 9001: For Quality Management Systems, ensuring our own operational excellence.
  • ISO 17020: For Conformity Assessment, demonstrating our competence as an inspection body.
  • ISO 29993: For Learning Services, guaranteeing the quality and effectiveness of educational and training programs.
  • ISO/IEC 17024: For Personnel Certification, ensuring our evaluation and certification of professionals like trainers and proctors meet rigorous international standards.
  • ISO/IEC 25010: For Software Quality, as our framework for assessing web applications and websites, with a focus on Security and Usability, including adherence to WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).

Furthermore, ABIA’s framework is aligned with the best practices recommended by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), reinforcing our dedication to academic and professional integrity.