Accreditation System in Switzerland: A Comprehensive Overview
Learn about the education system in Switzerland, governance structures, internal and external quality assurance, and the system of accreditation according to HEdA. Discover key facts and figures about Swiss education, the duality in education, and the roles of different institutions in ensuring quality standards. Understand the importance of accreditation, institutional requirements, and the framework for maintaining educational integrity in Switzerland.
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ACCREDITATION IN SWITZERLAND September 27, 2016
A FEW FACTS & FIGURES ON SWITZERLAND 8,3 Mio people 41 285 km2 201 people / km2 A federation of 26 member states holding sovereignty in matters of - finances - police - education 27.09.2016 AAQ 2
A SYSTEM OF EDUCATION BASED ON DUALITY Baccalaureate in figures: 3-8 years ISCED 5A ISCED 5A Universities 1999 2007 2014 3-5 years Bacc. 17.7% 19.0% 20.2% Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS) VET Bacc. 7.4% 11.8% 14.8% 25.1% 30.8% 35% 3+1 years 3 years ISCED 3A ISCED 3B Vocational Education and Training (Apprenticeship) + VET Baccalaureate Baccalaureate Schools / Upper Secondary Specialised Schools Number of students (2014) at Universities: 143 961 UAS: 89 656 9 years ISCED 1+2 Lower Secondary Education Primary Education 27.09.2016 AAQ 3
GOVERNANCE Higher Education Conference defines the legal framework through Accreditation Guidelines (Art. 30 HEdA) Accreditation Council Decides on accreditation (Art. 21 HEdA) monitors AAQ Agency plans and manages accreditiation procedures; safeguards the integrity (Art. 32 HEdA): Preparation Selfevaluation External Evaluation Decision 27.09.2016 AAQ 4
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE Quality Objectives derive from the strategy are differentiated for teaching, research and services are broken for all organisational units Internal Quality Assurance is an instrument of leadership serves to implement the strategy External Quality Assurance supports the self- reflection format (procedural rules) group of expert quality standards 27.09.2016 AAQ 5
SYSTEM OF ACCREDITATION ACCORDING TO HEDA Universities Universities of Applies Sciences Universities of Teacher Education Higher Education Act (HEdA) Institutional Accreditation as a prerequisite to use a protected denomination Institutional Accreditation as a prerequisite to apply for federal funding Accreditation and/or regognition of controlled professios Medical Professions (LMed) Health Professions (LHealth) Diploma of teachers Psychological Professions (LPsy) Psychological Professions (LPsy) Paedagogy related to professional education Paedagogy related to professional education 27.09.2016 AAQ 6
ACCES TO ACCREDITATION: FORMAL REQUIREMENTS OF HEI Kriterien Formale Formal Liberty and Unity of teaching and research (art. 4 1 lit. a) Compatible with one of the types of HEI (university, university of applied sciences or university of teacher education) (art. 4 1 lit. B and c) Quality assurance system (art. 4 1 lit. d) Compatible with the EHEA (art. 4 1 lit e) Facilities in Switzerland (art. 4 1 lit. f) One cohort has finished (art. 4 1 lit. g) Sustainable finances (art. 4 1 lit. h) Legal entity (art. 4 1 lit. i) criteria Eintreten auf Antrag Admission Quality Standards according Self-evaluation article 30 HEdA External Evaluation Decision 27.09.2016 AAQ 7
RULES OF PROCEDURE Rules of procedure: fit for purpose Object of accreditation: Institution Bachelor programmes Master programmes Postgraduate programmes ( 60 ECTS) Formal criteria Admission Review team: at least 5 members, of which 1 student, balanced composition Quality Standards according Self-evaluation Site visit: interviews with all stakeholder groups Position statement on the accreditation proposal article 30 HEdA External Evaluation Decision: Accreditation Accreditation with conditions Denial of accreditation Decision Publication of positive decisions (report) 27.09.2016 AAQ 8
STANDARDS Article 30 HFKG: (...) a quality assurance system which ensures that: 1. teaching, research and services are of high quality and staff are quali- fied in their positions; 2. admission requirements under Articles 23, 24 or 25 and, where applicable, also the general principles on the structure of studies at universities of applied sciences under Article 26 are met; 3. the higher education institution is structured and managed efficiently; 4. the members of the higher education institution have an adequate role in decision-making (participation); 5. tasks are carried out in a manner that encourages equal opportunities and true gender equality; 6. tasks further the aims of economic, social and environ- mental sustainability; 7. it is possible to verify that the institution fulfils its mandate. Akkreditierungsrichtlinien 1. Quality assurance policy 2. Governance 3. Teaching, research and services 4. Resources 5. Internal and external communication Universities and universities of applied sciences shall provide teaching, research and services in several disciplines or fields of study. Higher education institutions and other institutions within the higher education sector and their sponsors shall take steps to ensure that the institution can be sustainably managed. . European Standards and Guidelines 27.09.2016 AAQ 9
Thank you for your attention! 27.09.2016 AAQ 10
