Knowledge Base & Policy Center
IQS believes quality standards should be transparent and accessible. This is the home of every standard, policy, and guideline we publish — most of it freely available to any institution, whether accredited or not.
Use this section to explore our current standards, track policy updates, download official templates, and stay informed as our guidelines evolve.
What You'll Find Here
Standards & Guidelines
The core quality frameworks institutions are evaluated against.
Policy Documents
Formal IQS policies governing accreditation, conduct, and institutional obligations.
Circulars & Notices
Time-sensitive updates, clarifications, and official communications.
Version History & Release Notes
A transparent record of what changed, and when, across every document.
Templates & Forms
Ready-to-use resources to help institutions prepare for accreditation.
Stay Updated
Standards evolve as education does. Subscribe to receive an email alert whenever we publish a new guideline, revise an existing standard, or issue an official circular.