Standard Development
Creating robust educational standards aligned with international best practices
Our Approach to Standard Development
Alliance of Theological Schools is committed to developing comprehensive, relevant, and internationally aligned educational standards that serve as benchmarks for institutional excellence. Our standards development process is rigorous, consultative, and evidence-based.
We work closely with educational institutions, industry partners, government agencies, and international bodies to ensure our standards reflect current best practices while remaining contextually appropriate for the regional education sector.
Our standards are regularly reviewed and updated to keep pace with evolving educational needs, technological advancements, and global trends in higher education.
Key Standard Areas
Our standards cover all critical aspects of institutional quality and performance
Governance & Management
Standards for institutional governance, leadership, organizational structure, and decision-making processes.
Academic Programs
Guidelines for curriculum development, program design, learning outcomes, and educational delivery.
Faculty & Staff
Standards for faculty qualifications, professional development, workload, and support services.
Learning Resources
Requirements for libraries, laboratories, technology infrastructure, and learning materials.
Student Services
Standards for student admission, support services, welfare, counseling, and career guidance.
Quality Assurance
Framework for institutional quality assurance systems, assessment, and continuous improvement.
Standards Development Process
A systematic and consultative approach to creating effective educational standards
Research & Analysis
Review international best practices and analyze local educational context.
Stakeholder Consultation
Engage with institutions, experts, and stakeholders for input and feedback.
Draft Development
Develop comprehensive draft standards based on research and consultation.
Public Review
Release draft for public comment and incorporate feedback from the sector.
Validation & Testing
Pilot test standards with selected institutions and validate effectiveness.
Approval & Publication
Finalize standards, obtain official approval, and publish for implementation.
Recent Standards & Guidelines
Access our latest published standards and guidelines
Quality Assurance Framework 2024
Online Learning Standards
International Alignment
Our standards are developed in alignment with internationally recognized frameworks and best practices, including: