Certified and accredited
teaching organisations
Like all public establishments, IAEs are regularly monitored and evaluated by the Ministry and HCERES (France’s High Council for the Evaluation of Research and Higher Education).
In 2004 and in collaboration with SGS, the world leader in inspection, monitoring, analysis and certification, the IAE FRANCE Network developed an unprecedented tool for evaluating university management training: a set of standards called ‘University training and research activities in the field of management sciences’ leading to the Qualicert certification. Approved by the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industry, the Qualicert standard was published in France’s Official Journal on May 8, 2005. This approach was recognised and encouraged by the supervisory authorities, in particular DGES (Directorate General of Higher Education) and CPU (Conference of University Presidents). The first IAE to obtain the certification in 2005 was Toulouse.
With a view to continuous quality improvement, these standards have constantly evolved since their creation. They are now in their seventh version and aim to increase the level of requirements to approach those of international benchmarks and integrating indicators related to the social and environmental commitment and responsibility of IAE schools.
Since 2014, all IAEs belonging to the IAE FRANCE network have been Qualicert certified or have international accreditation for their establishment. In fact, in line with their strategies, some IAEs have also taken steps to obtain other national or international certifications and accreditations (EPAS, EQUIS, AMBA, AACSB, ISO etc.).
