Accreditation (quality assurance) is both a process and a status. It evaluates and ascertains the presence/level of quality within an educational institution or programme. GNAB performs three different types of accreditation: Institutional, Programme and Short Course.

To be eligible for Institutional Accreditation, institutions must first be registered by the Grenada National Accreditation Board (GNAB). Registration is intended to safeguard learners and members of the public and prevent poor quality providers from operating in the local tertiary education sector. It also encourages institutions to continuously improve their quality. Registration establishes a formal relationship between GNAB and the institution. It is the first step towards Institutional Accreditation. In Grenada, institutions must become accredited or lose their legal authority to operate.

Institutional Accreditation is the status awarded to an institution that successfully undergoes GNAB’s evaluation process against the stated criteria of educational quality. The process is intended to assure the public of the educational quality provided by the institution and to assist the institution in strengthening its internal systems and processes which support continuous quality improvement. Institutional accreditation considers the holistic characteristics of the institution and evaluates the organisational capacity to deliver quality educational programmes at the tertiary level. Institutional accreditation does not analyse any specific programme individually. However, programmes are reviewed as a part of the consideration of the entire institution. Instead, it examines institutional characteristics such as governance, administrative strength, academic policies and procedures, quality of faculty, physical facilities and financial stability.

Use this service to determine the status of an institution and by extension a programme that it offers. This is important as there are several ‘rogue’ institutions who operate outside of the education system of their home country or region. They promise cheaper deals aimed at enticing unsuspecting students. Guard yourself against being scammed.

GNAB is aware of and applauds the desire of students to upgrade their educational status. We encourage individuals to take advantage of the opportunities afforded to study and attain their degrees and other qualifications. GNAB advises however, that great caution be taken when selecting Institutions. Be aware of those institutions that are neither recognized nor accredited. Contact Us first.

Grenada and most countries have signed on to GATS (General Agreement on Trade in Services) making education a tradable good. It therefore means that like all tradable goods, quality is varied, but persons have the right to advertise their product. Education is a product, and many of these institutions have the legal right to operate a business. Many of these institutions illegally acquire course outlines from legitimate universities and operate out of barns and homes claiming to be online Institutions. Many will post fake pictures, rent buildings and pass it off as theirs. Others give all A grades, providing little or no feedback to students. In essence, they sell degrees and are known as Degree Mills. Even others give the ruse of providing scholarships, however their programmes are not accredited and the recipient of a degree from these ‘institutions’ will be hard pressed to find a respectable job or upgrade at their current job, even after spending all their hard-earned monies.

Although this is a known fact, it is extremely difficult to stop these bogus institutions as they have their Apostille, which legitimizes their ‘businesses’. It is up to the consumer (student) therefore to educate themselves and not purchase the ‘tainted’ goods.

Equivalence Assessments compare a qualification’s descriptors against relevant frameworks in order to determine the level of the qualification. This is a useful tool for individuals who have studied in countries/regions with markedly different education systems as well as clients with certificates in non-traditional disciplines.

Another service provided by GNAB. It is another form of Credential Evaluation, however in this case GNAB evaluates and compares the qualification’s descriptors to descriptors on a number of Qualification Frameworks, especially the CARICOM Qualification Framework to ascertain the level of the qualification. Clients with certificates in non-traditional disciplines (often assessed by levels), as well as clients who have studied in educational systems that are differently structured to ours, are the main applicants for Equivalence Assessments. These assessments may serve to gain job promotions, salary increases, or entry into another educational level.

Credential Evaluation is the analysis of an academic qualification in order to verify its authenticity. It is premised on direct communication between GNAB and the institution attended.

Credential Evaluation and Verification is a service offered by GNAB.  This presents to our esteemed clients the opportunity of using our verification certificates instead of their original documents. After receipt of this certificate, persons can present these to employers or institutions where they are seeking further education.

The process of verification involves much research on the part of GNAB.  Essentially GNAB uses access to international Databases to establish

Registration seeks to determine whether an institution or programme has the minimal requirements for effective operation. It is generally accepted as the first step in the accreditation process.

Credential Evaluation is the analysis of an academic qualification in order to verify its authenticity. It is premised on direct communication between GNAB and the institution attended.

Credential Evaluation and Verification is a service offered by GNAB.  This presents to our esteemed clients the opportunity of using our verification certificates instead of their original documents. After receipt of this certificate, persons can present these to employers or institutions where they are seeking further education.

The process of verification involves much research on the part of GNAB.  Essentially GNAB uses access to international Databases to establish