It operates globally, granting accreditation to traditional, non- traditional and vocational education providers.

International Accreditation Organization (IAO) has presence in more than 25 countries and a work force of around 100 accreditation professionals, IAO has formed alliances with numerous regional accreditation bodies and education commissions to standardize the education environment internationally.

IAO’s accreditation serves the interests of companies, agencies and the public through the establishment of standards, policies and procedures in the education field. IAO evaluates the quality of education through its patented accreditation process. Accreditation in conferred upon by rigorously evaluating all applicant institutions, their individual schools and programs through the unique patented Points Profile System. The Points Profile System is based on the best global practices in education and examines an education provider on factors such as management team, quality of education, process and methods.