IAAR Participates in a Roundtable on the issues of Accreditation of Transnational Education
29.10.2026
On 29 October 2026, a roundtable entitled “Accreditation of Transnational Education Programmes in Kazakhstan: Towards Common Approaches to Quality, Trust and Academic Integrity” was held in Astana, Kazakhstan.
The event was attended by Alina Zhumagulova, General Director of the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), and Olga Yanovskaya, Advisor of the Agency.
Alina Zhumagulova delivered a presentation on experience in accrediting transnational education programmes in Kazakhstan, addressing quality assurance, the application of international standards, and the development of common approaches to the evaluation of educational programmes.
The roundtable also brought together representatives of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the British Council, the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), as well as Kazakhstani and international quality assurance agencies and universities.
Participants discussed the regulatory framework for the accreditation of transnational education, international quality assurance practices, and academic integrity. Following the meeting, further areas for cooperation were identified, including the development of common accreditation approaches and the establishment of a working group.
IAAR’s participation in the event contributes to strengthening international cooperation and improving quality assurance mechanisms for transnational education in Kazakhstan.