Accreditation Process Guide

This guide will help you understand and navigate through the accreditation application process.

1

Account Creation

Initial Step

Institutions must first request an account from FDRE ETA for their Quality Assurance Directorate. Each institution can have one central user account.

Process Details:

  • Request an account from ETA for your institution's Quality Assurance Directorate
  • Once approved, the main account can create sub-accounts for department representatives
  • Each program representative will use their account to submit applications
2

Profile Submission

Application Phase

Program representatives with accounts can login and submit the initial application profile.

Required Documents:

  • Official letter indicating representation for the program
  • Completed application form with institutional stamp
  • Selection of program and accreditation level (Program Level or Campus/Institutional)

Review Outcome:

Approved

Proceed to document submission phase

Revision Requested

Make changes and resubmit profile

Rejected

Application ends at this stage

3

Document Submission

Documentation Phase

After profile approval, submit all required accreditation documents.

Required Materials:

Core Documents
  • Narrative responses for all standards
  • Supplementary materials for each indicator
  • Student Satisfaction Survey
  • Self Evaluation Report
Submission Notes
  • Ensure all documents are complete before submission
  • Documents are submitted as a complete package
  • You will receive confirmation upon successful submission
4

Desk Review

Evaluation Phase

ETA experts conduct a comprehensive desk review of all submitted documents.

Review Process:

  • Comprehensive evaluation of all submitted materials
  • Assessment against accreditation standards
  • Review completed by subject matter experts

Possible Outcomes:

Proceed to Assessment

Application moves to Team of Assessors review

Revision Requested

15 days to revise and resubmit documents

Rejected

Application ends at this stage

5

Team of Assessors Review

Assessment Phase

A team of assessors conducts document analysis and site visits for comprehensive evaluation.

Assessment Activities:

Document Analysis
  • In-depth review of all submitted materials
  • Evaluation against accreditation standards
  • Identification of strengths and areas for improvement
Site Visit
  • On-site evaluation of facilities and resources
  • Interviews with staff, faculty, and students
  • Observation of educational processes
6

Accreditation Council Decision

Final Phase

The Accreditation Council makes the final decision based on the assessment team's report.

Possible Outcomes:

Full Accreditation

Granted for 5 years

  • Meets all accreditation standards
  • No significant compliance issues
Provisional Accreditation

Granted for 3 years

  • Meets most accreditation standards
  • Minor compliance issues to address
Rejection

Must wait 1 year to reapply

  • Does not meet accreditation standards
  • Significant compliance issues