Evaluation Criteria

A transparent and comprehensive framework for assessing quality in online and hybrid education.

The IQ2LT evaluation framework is based on five key dimensions. Each dimension reflects a holistic vision of educational quality, covering academic, technological, managerial, and societal aspects. This rigorous set of standards ensures our accreditation is a true benchmark of excellence.

Total Score = 100 points (weighted per dimension)

Dimension 1: Academic & Pedagogical Quality (30%)

This dimension evaluates the academic rigor and coherence of programs, ensuring learning outcomes, teaching methods, and assessments are aligned with professional and societal needs.

  • Learning Objectives Alignment: Consistency with professional standards, clear articulation of outcomes.
  • Pedagogical Coherence: Logical link between objectives, content, and assessments.
  • Feedback Strategy: Timely, constructive, and personalized feedback on assignments and exams.
  • Tutoring & Support: Structured learner support, qualified mentors, and synchronous/asynchronous assistance.
  • Assessment System: Balance of formative and summative evaluations, transparency, reliability, and academic integrity.

Dimension 2: Digital Infrastructure & Learning Technologies (25%)

This dimension examines the robustness, accessibility, and user experience of the digital learning environment (LMS, platforms, and technological tools).

  • Platform Reliability: Uptime, security, scalability, user experience (UX), and multilingual support.
  • Mobile Optimization: Responsive design, offline content access, and low-bandwidth adaptability.
  • Interactivity & Engagement: Integrated discussion forums, collaborative tools, virtual classrooms, and simulations.
  • Data Security: Compliance with privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR), safe storage, and secure access management.

Dimension 3: Governance & Institutional Management (15%)

This dimension focuses on the organizational policies and practices that ensure transparency, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

  • Policy Framework: Clarity of internal regulations, academic policies, and student information.
  • Transparency: Public disclosure of tuition fees, procedures, and graduation criteria.
  • Professional Development: Continuous training of academic and administrative staff in digital pedagogy and new technologies.
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Formal systems for institutional surveys, complaints management, and stakeholder feedback.

Dimension 4: Impact & Performance (20%)

This dimension measures the tangible effects of the educational programs on learners, employers, and society at large.

  • Completion & Retention Rates: Effective learner progression and retention strategies.
  • Learner Satisfaction: Regular surveys, feedback analysis, and documented follow-up actions.
  • Employability: Job placement rates, relevance of acquired skills in the job market, and career evolution of graduates.
  • Alumni Network: Active communities, mentoring programs, and professional collaborations.

Dimension 5: Continuous Improvement (10%)

This dimension evaluates the institution’s capacity to learn from experience, innovate, and sustain quality standards over time.

  • Quality Plan: Presence of a formal, documented annual improvement plan with measurable objectives.
  • Internal Audits: Frequency and effective use of audit results to revise programs and processes.
  • Feedback Loop: A structured and documented communication channel between learners, faculty, and management to inform strategic decisions.

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