ABU DHABI, 11th December, 2024 (WAM) -- Rabdan Academy announced its acceptance as a candidate for accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), a leading accreditation body in the United States.
This milestone follows a rigorous assessment by a specialised committee of nine experts and reviewers who conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the academy’s compliance with SACSCOC's fundamental standards and requirements during their visit to its Abu Dhabi campus.
The committee's findings led to the official announcement of Rabdan Academy’s candidacy for this globally respected accreditation.
The candidacy reflects Rabdan Academy’s adherence to international standards, including high-quality academic programs with clear learning outcomes, distinguished faculty, robust student support systems such as academic advising and career services, institutional effectiveness, and a commitment to governance, strategic planning, and continuous improvement.
On this occasion, James Morse, President of Rabdan Academy, emphasised the significance of this milestone in strengthening the academy’s global standing. He stated, “The accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) is crucial for Rabdan Academy, as it reflects its global credibility, enhances its reputation and competitiveness, and opens doors to strategic partnerships with international universities through student exchange programmes, research collaborations and dual academic programmes.”
Morse highlighted that the academy aims to leverage this accreditation to attract more international students, supported by its global academic excellence and the trust it enjoys from employers locally and internationally.
He also noted the academy’s distinguished faculty, many of whom are graduates of the world’s top 200 universities. He underscored a key benefit of SACSCOC accreditation: enabling students to easily transfer academic credits to other accredited institutions worldwide.
As part of its strategic vision, Rabdan Academy aims to become a globally accredited leader in academic, research and training excellence within the fields of safety, security, defence, emergency preparedness, and crisis management. This accreditation will strengthen the academy’s commitment to offering a dual-curriculum system—both academic and vocational—where prior learning and experience are recognised, and certificates and credit hours are transferable across courses and careers.
This step marks a major milestone of Rabdan Academy's journey toward global accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), through a continuous process of review and evaluation.