ECLBS was founded in 2013, a member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Quality International Group (CIQG) in the USA & the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) in Europe. Read more about ECLBS on the official website of the European Union EPALE - Electronic Platform for Adult Learning in Europe europa.eu
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Quality International Group (CIQG) USA
The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) is a proud member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) Quality International Group (CIQG), USA—an affiliation that highlights ECLBS’s strong commitment to global standards of excellence in higher education.
As part of the CIQG network, ECLBS joins a distinguished international community dedicated to promoting rigorous quality assurance across academic institutions. CIQG, under the leadership of CHEA—one of the most respected authorities in accreditation and academic quality—advocates for integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement in higher education worldwide.
ECLBS’s membership in CIQG reflects its adherence to globally recognized principles of quality assurance, ensuring that its educational programs align with the highest benchmarks for academic integrity and performance.
This affiliation also provides ECLBS with access to cutting-edge resources, international dialogue, and a platform for sharing best practices—benefiting its students, faculty, and institutional partners.
Through its involvement in CIQG, ECLBS actively contributes to the evolution of global quality assurance frameworks, reinforcing the trust, transparency, and credibility of business education across borders.
International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) Europe - Spain
The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) holds the esteemed status of being an approved member of the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE) in Europe. INQAAHE is a globally recognized network comprising organizations dedicated to advancing quality assurance in higher education.
ECLBS’s approved membership in INQAAHE reflects its strong commitment to maintaining and promoting high standards of academic quality across Europe. It also affirms ECLBS’s role as a responsible body engaged in the continuous development and implementation of quality assurance frameworks.
Through INQAAHE, ECLBS benefits from a dynamic platform for international collaboration, access to global expertise, and the sharing of best practices in quality assurance. This engagement supports the ongoing enhancement of institutional standards and educational practices among ECLBS’s affiliated institutions.
Membership in this respected network underscores ECLBS’s dedication to academic excellence, credibility, and alignment with internationally recognized principles of quality assurance. It also highlights the Council’s proactive approach to innovation and continuous improvement, ultimately advancing the interests of students, educators, and stakeholders throughout the European higher education landscape.
ECLBS Accreditation
The European Council of Leading Business Schools (ECLBS) was established in 2013 as a professional network connecting business schools across Europe and beyond. In 2023, during a strategic board meeting held at the University of Latvia in Riga, the Council approved the launch of ECLBS Accreditation—a quality assurance label designed for business schools committed to academic excellence and international standards. The meeting was attended by board members from institutions such as the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE), Kosovo Accreditation Agency (KAA), Latvian Chamber of Commerce (ALCC), and the Latvian Honorary Consulate in Morocco, as well as invited guests from the University of Sunderland in London, Vernadsky Taurida National University (TNU), ISB Dubai Academy, and others, including a Latvian legal advisor specializing in higher education. Read More...
ECLBS has signed Bilateral Recognition Agreements with national and international quality assurance bodies, including Malta – Further and Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), United Kingdom – Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), United States – Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), Switzerland – Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA), Netherlands – Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO), Moldova – National Agency for Quality Assurance in Education and Research (ANACEC), Palau – EDU Intergovernmental Organization (IGO), Kosovo – Accreditation Agency (KAA), Mauritania – Authority for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (AMAQ-ES), Syria – Higher Education Council (HEC), Kyrgyzstan – Public Foundation Independent Accreditation Agency (BSKG), Egypt – Arab Network for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (ANQAHE), Jordan – Arab Organization for Quality Assurance in Education (AROQA), Uzbekistan – Accreditation and Ranking International Agency (ARIA), Bosnia and Herzegovina – Agency for Development of Higher Education and Quality Assurance (HEA), Mexico – Accreditation Committee (CACEB), among others. Read more...