Global Open Education Network

GOE Centre accreditation system

A controlled pathway from readiness to Network decision.

Apply for a defined GOE Centre category, submit evidence, follow the QAU assessment and inspection process, and receive the formal decision of the GOE Network Accreditation Committee.

Authority separation

Who does what

Accrediting authority
GOE Network
Technical administration
GOE Quality Assurance Unit
Formal decision
Accreditation Committee
Statutory regulation
Relevant national authorities
Stage 1Enquiry & self-assessment
Stage 2Formal application
Stage 3Due diligence
Stage 4Documentary assessment
Stage 5Inspection
Stage 6QAU recommendation
Stage 7Committee decision
Stage 8Certification & listing
Stage 9Surveillance
Stage 10Renewal
1

Prepare

Confirm legal standing, premises, staffing, accessibility, safeguards, technology and sustainability before applying.

2

Submit securely

Create one application per proposed location and upload evidence against the controlled requirements.

3

Follow the case

See requests, inspection activity, recommendations and the Committee decision in a dated audit trail.

Boundary: membership, partnership, platform use or submission of an application does not confer GOE Centre status. A Centre may represent itself as accredited only after a GOE Network decision and official listing.