GOER Accreditation Service Summary
GOER offers independent, internationally benchmarked accreditation for online and blended education providers.
Our accreditation provides assurance that institutions meet the highest standards of educational quality, learner protection, governance, and innovation.
What We Accredit!
Our full accreditation process covers 10 key standards:
- Teaching & Learning
- Student Welfare
- Safeguarding
- Leadership
- Governance
- Communication with the School Community
- Ethos
- Extra-Curricular Activities
- Staff Support
- Future Vision
- For more information about the standards for online schools and online tutors go to our full GOER Accreditation Standards Handbook.
- Once you are familiar with our standards put your knowledge to the test with the GOER Accreditation Training Manual.
- The Hybrid Schools Standards can be found here.
The landscape of education is developing at a rapid pace, to ensure maximum standards we also offer dedicated assurance on:
- AI Governance & Ethical Use
- Safeguarding Excellence
The full GOER AI Integrity handbook can be found here.
Why Choose GOER Accreditation?
Independent & Impartial: GOER is an external regulator, not a commercial agency.
Internationally Benchmarked: aligned with global best practice in online education.
Future-Facing: includes dedicated standards for AI governance.
Safeguarding-Focused: rigorous review of learner protection policies and practices.
Credibility & Trust: GOER Accreditation Badge signals quality to learners, parents, and partners.
Our Process and Outcomes
Process
GOER Accreditation is a 4-week structured review, led by a panel of 5 trained GOER Accreditation Panelists:
Step 1 — Application & Initial Review (Week 1)
Step 2 — Detailed Panel Review (Week 2)
Step 3 — Virtual Institutional Review (Week 3)
Step 4 — Panel Deliberation & Final Reporting (Week 4)
Step 5 — Ongoing Monitoring & Renewal (annual review & spot audits)
The process ensures that providers are meeting GOER Standards and continuously improving.
Outcomes
Institutions that achieve GOER Accreditation are:
- Listed in the GOER Directory of Verified Providers
- Authorised to display the GOER Accreditation
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Badge monitored through ongoing quality assurance and annual renewal
GOER Accreditation is a trusted mark of quality and accountability for modern online and blended education providers.