The Institute of Ismaili Studies (IIS) aims to ensure that all students can access a high-quality, stimulating learning environment. This includes state-of-the-art educational facilities and high-quality curricula taught by leading academics. We ensure that our academic standards and quality of education are consistent with national regulations and comparable with other providers of equivalent level qualifications.
Our key points of reference include:
- Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (FHEQ)
- UK Quality Code for Higher Education
- Office for Students regulatory framework
Quality Assurance and Enhancement under the Office of Academic and Student Affairs is responsible for:
- Implementing consistent, institute-wide, quality assurance (QA) frameworks and policies with due reference to the national regulatory frameworks and established good practice
- Overseeing the annual quality cycle, providing data returns, reports and performance indicators as required
- Ensuring the IIS is compliant with national requirements for quality and standards
- Monitoring the quality of the student learning experience, ensuring it remains consistent with nationally recognised standards of excellence
- Managing relationships with key external partners and agencies
- Supporting all departments in the evaluation and enhancement of the IIS’s educational programmes
- Assessing and mitigating QA-related risks.
IIS has been registered with the Office for Students (OfS) since 2019.
As a provider of higher education, IIS has a number of policies in place to protect students and ensure that it meets all regulations required by the OfS.
