About GSQI | Global Standards for Education & Credentialing

Global Standards & Quality Institute (GSQI) is an independent, international standards body advancing trust, consistency, and excellence across education, learning, and credentialing worldwide. We develop consensus-based, code-designated standards that enable governments, accreditors, institutions, and credentialing bodies to align practices and demonstrate measurable quality.

What We Do

Publish sector standards with clear identifiers (e.g., GSQI/HE-25001 for Higher Education, GSQI/K12-23002 for K–12, GSQI/PC-27001 for Professional Certification).
Define measurable indicators and evidence requirements so adopters can self-assess or undergo independent benchmarking.
Convene expert committees to draft, review, and maintain standards through open comment and periodic revision cycles.
Support alignment and adoption via gap analyses, guidance notes, and implementation briefs—without performing program accreditation.

Scope (15 Domains)

Higher Education
STEM Education
K–12 Schooling
Professional Certification Bodies
Healthcare & Medical Training (education/training only)
TVET & Polytechnics
Online & Digital Learning Providers
EdTech Platforms & Digital Learning Tools
Teacher & Faculty Certification Programs
Accrediting & QA Bodies
Learning Assessment & Testing Bodies
Micro-Credentials & Digital Badging
ESG & Sustainability Education Programs
Workforce Development & Employability Programs
Public Sector Training Institutions & Civil Service Academies

(Example codes: GSQI/HE-25001, GSQI/STEM-24004, GSQI/K12-23002, GSQI/PC-27001.)

Principles We Stand By

Independence: Neutral, non-partisan, insulated from commercial or political influence.
Transparency: Drafts, rationales, and revision logs are published; stakeholder comments are recorded and addressed.
Rigor & Evidence: Criteria reflect research, international practice, and verifiable outcomes.
Global Harmonization: Internationally referenced standards with annexes for regional adaptation.
Continuous Improvement: Scheduled reviews keep criteria current with policy, technology, and workforce needs.

How GSQI Standards Are Developed

Proposal & Scoping (new work item, use cases, impact).
Technical Committee Formation (multistakeholder experts: academia, accreditors, employers, regulators, learners).
Drafting & Pilots (criteria, indicators, evidence guides; optional field pilots).
Public Comment (time-bound; dispositions published).
Approval & Publication (versioned code, e.g., GSQI/EDT-29001 v1.0).
Maintenance (e.g., 36-month review cycle or earlier if needed).

The GSQI Code System

Prefix: Domain family (e.g., HE, K12, STEM, PC, HC, ODL, EDT, QA, LAT, MCB, ESG, WDE, PST, TVET ).
Number: Sequence/grouping (e.g., 25001, 23002, 27001 ).
Version: Major.minor (e.g., v1.2 ), with change logs and backward-compatibility notes.

Who Uses GSQI

Governments & QA authorities: Harmonize national guidelines with global references.
Accreditors & awarding bodies: Calibrate frameworks and strengthen credibility.
Universities, schools, TVET & providers: Benchmark governance, pedagogy, assessment, and learner outcomes.
Certification bodies & test publishers: Validate assessment design, integrity, renewal policies.
Employers & associations: Interpret qualifications and strengthen talent pipelines.

Governance & Safeguards

Governing Council sets strategy and approves standards after TC recommendation.
Technical Committees and Standing Review Boards ensure scientific rigor and sector balance.
Conflict-of-Interest policy and public minutes protect impartiality.
Adoption Statements clarify scope: GSQI standards are advisory unless adopted by competent authorities.

What GSQI Is Not

GSQI does not accredit programs, institutions, or individuals.
GSQI does not rank institutions or sell endorsements.
GSQI does not certify compliance; third parties may reference GSQI criteria in their own reviews.