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Bahamas - Apply for Accreditation of Proficiency Test Provider

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ProcedureEdit

Apply In-Person:

  1. To apply for Apply for Accreditation of Proficiency Test Provider, the candidate institution must approach The National Accreditation and Equivalency Council (NAECOB) of the Bahamas Contact Link
  2. Registered Institution must first submit the 'LOI Package'
    • Letter Of Intent,
    • Report of Eligibility
    • Ownership Disclosure Form
    • Copy of the Institution’s Business License
  3. Institution will receive communication from NAECOB acknowledging submission.
  4. Institution must acknowledge receipt of communication and information involving next steps.
  5. On review of the Report of Eligibility, an Advisory Visit will be requested to validate the contents of the report.
  6. There after the Institution will be advised on whether to begin the formal ‘Application for Accreditation Candidacy' Process.
  7. The Institution will be invited to begin formal ‘Application for Accreditation Candidacy' Process.
  8. The Institution's Accreditation Liaison Officer must attend NAECOB's Accreditation Candidacy Workshops.
  9. The Institution must submit completed 'Application for Accreditation Candidacy Form' along with the Accreditation Readiness Report and other accompanying documents.
  10. Candidate Progress Visits by NAECOB committee are scheduled for Candidate Institution on dates determined by NAECOB.
  11. Candidate Institution will be invited to submit completed 'Self-Study Report' along with accompanying documents.
  12. An On-Site Visit(s) by peer-review evaluators will be scheduled for the Candidate Institution on a date(s) determined by NAECOB.
  13. Candidate Institution must prepare a formal response to the Candidate Institution On-Site Visitation Report, focusing primarily on compliance standards violations and other areas of concern, if any.
  14. A decision will be made on the Applicant Institution's submission as to whether Accreditation Candidacy Status has been granted, denied, or deferred by NAECOB.
  15. Via meetings and workshops the newly Accredited Institution will be informed about the expectations, periodic evaluations, visitations, and reports that will be scheduled on dates determined by NAECOB.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Project/Programme Background/Situational Analysis (If Applicable)
  • Project/Programme Resources
  • Project/Programme Policies & Plans
  • Sample Of Award That Will Be Presented To The Individual That Completes The Project/Programme Successfully
  • Project/Programme Module and Units Outline
  • Instructional Staff Member(S)
  • Instructional Staff Policies
  • Administrative & Support Staff Member(S)
  • Administrative and Support Staff



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

NAECOB
JFK Plaza
John F. Kennedy Drive
Nassau, Bahamas
P.O. BOX: N-3913
T: (242) 328-8872/3
F: (242) 328-8995
Email: [email protected]
Website Link
Contact Link

EligibilityEdit

  • The institution must have authorization from the governing body or relevant authority has been granted to offer the programme.
  • The programme is consistent with the institutions stated mission and educational goals.
  • The institution has a system for internal programme approval, review, and monitoring.
  • There is a detailed programme specification developed.
  • The institutions resources adequately support its education programme offering.



FeesEdit

All the costs associated with the accreditation process can be found in the accreditation manual which can be accessed here Link

ValidityEdit

Institutions that meet all standards throughout the candidate institution phase will be granted Initial Accreditation for a period of five (5) years before seeking reaffirmation of accreditation.


Documents to UseEdit

The accreditation application is available for download here Link
Application Form Link


Sample DocumentsEdit

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.



Processing TimeEdit

The entire process takes up to 8 months.


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InstructionsEdit

  • ALL [applicable] areas of the application must be completed.
  • The application must be typed.
  • Ensure that the ‘Certification and Disclosure Statement’ page is signed.
  • Ensure that the ‘Declaration Statement’ page is signed.
  • Ensure that a USB Flash Drive with the digital copy of all physical documents submitted to NAECOB accompany the submission.
  • Separate the application from the accompanying documents.


Do not change or insert new headings in the application; only submit information under the headings already provided. Please click on the following link to view the Accreditation Manual Link


Required InformationEdit

  • General Information
  • Address/Location
  • Details of Chief Administrative Officer (Cao) Of The Project/Programme
  • Clientele Data
  • Project/Programme Summary
  • Project/Programme Background/Situational Analysis (If Applicable)
  • Project/Programme Calendar
  • Project/Programme Objectives and Goals
  • Implementation Strategy
  • Risk Management Plan
  • Organization Plan
  • Project/Programme Timeline
  • Project/Programme Resources
  • Project/Programme Policies & Plans
  • Sample Of Award That Will Be Presented To The Individual That Completes The Project/Programme Successfully
  • Project/Programme Module and Units Outline
  • Instructional Staff Member(S)
  • Instructional Staff Policies
  • Administrative & Support Staff Member(S)
  • Administrative and Support Staff
  • Declaration Statement
  • Signature
  • Date



Need for the DocumentEdit

Accreditation helps determine if an institution meets or exceeds minimum quality standards.


Information which might helpEdit

  • On-Site Visits are undertaken by peer-review evaluators and/or NAECOB committee members to assess quality assurance factors that cannot be determined in written form.
  • On-Site Visits are also done to verify and validate the information submitted by the institution.
  • Click on the following link to know more Link



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

Accreditation also:

  • Helps students determine acceptable institutions for enrolment.
  • Assists institutions in determining acceptability of transfer credits.



External LinksEdit

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OthersEdit

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