National Accreditation Board (NAB)

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The National Accreditation Board (NAB) of Dominica ensures the quality and standards of post-secondary and tertiary education and training. Established by Act No.13 of 2006, NAB is the principal authority on accreditation and recognition of educational institutions, programs, and awards. This includes local and foreign entities aiming to elevate and promote educational quality within Dominica​.

About the National Accreditation Board

The National Accreditation Board is instrumental in offering guidance on the recognition of qualifications obtained abroad and from transnational institutions operating within Dominica. By evaluating and accrediting educational institutions and programs, NAB ensures they meet or exceed established criteria for educational quality. This process involves self-evaluation by the institutions and external evaluation by experts appointed by the NAB​.

National Accreditation Board Functions and Services

• Accredited Institutions:

  As part of its mission to uphold educational standards, NAB lists accredited institutions, including the Dominica Institute for the Arts, the International University for Graduate Studies, and the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus.

• Accreditation Process

  Accreditation is both a status and a process that educational institutions undergo to be recognized for meeting quality standards. This includes comprehensive reviews on governance, academic policies, faculty quality, and financial stability. NAB emphasizes the importance of institutional self-evaluation and external expert evaluations during this process​.

• Community Benefits

  NAB's work is vital for the community. It offers accurate information on quality assurance in higher education and provides authoritative advice on the legitimacy and quality of education institutions, programs, and awards. This ensures that stakeholders, including students and employers, obtain value from their investment in education.

• Protecting Interests of Students

  NAB is dedicated to protecting students' interests by advising locals to be cautious of institutions promising degrees in unreasonably short periods or those without transparent accreditation status. This initiative aims to safeguard students from fraudulent institutions and ensure they receive internationally recognized qualifications​​.

The National Accreditation Board's efforts in accreditation and quality assurance are central to maintaining high educational standards in Dominica. They ensure that students and professionals have access to reputable and quality tertiary education opportunities.