"ARQA" Agency for Recognition and Quality Assurance in Education is a non-profit non-governmental organization established in 2015 with the aim of promoting the development of the education quality assurance system through institutional and specialized (program) accreditation of educational organizations. As an external partner, ARQA supports educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan in their efforts to develop an internal quality assurance system through the accreditation process.
By engaging with stakeholders, ARQA contributes to enhancing the culture of quality in the educational environment and helps strengthen trust in the Kazakhstani education system.
Through its activities, ARQA supports and implements best international practices in quality assurance, taking into account the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
ARQA carries out accreditation of educational programs in the following fields of study: education, arts and humanities, medical sciences, social sciences, journalism and information, business, management and law, information and communication technologies, engineering, manufacturing and construction industries, agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary sciences.