Brief Description

This document establishes the procedures for organizing and conducting external expert evaluations of educational organizations within the framework of MANAoСO institutional and specialized accreditation. The Regulations define the requirements for the formation of the External Review Team, the stages of the external site visit, the collection and analysis of evidence, the preparation of the external evaluation report, and the principles of independence, objectivity, transparency, and confidentiality governing expert activities.

Key Issues Covered by the Regulations

• Objectives and purposes of the external expert evaluation;

• Stages of preparation and implementation of the external site visit;

• Rights, responsibilities, and accountability of the External Review Team;

• Procedures for document review, interviews, and on-site observations;

• Requirements for evidence collection and evaluation;

• Preparation and approval of the external evaluation report;

• Compliance with the principles of professional ethics and the independence of external experts.

Intended Audience

• Educational organizations;

• Accreditation leaders and coordinators;

• Chairs and members of External Review Teams;

• MANAoСO staff.