About CIRCA
The Center for International Research, Certification and Accreditation is a leading international body dedicated to advancing education quality through rigorous accreditation standards and fostering academic research excellence.
Founded by Academic Researchers
CIRCA was established in 2018 by a distinguished group of academic researchers who recognized the need for a transparent, rigorous, and internationally recognized accreditation body that could serve training institutions and higher education establishments worldwide.
Our founders brought together decades of experience in higher education policy, quality assurance, and academic research to create an organization that truly understands the needs of educational institutions and their stakeholders.
Founding Values
These core values guide every decision we make and every assessment we conduct.
Integrity
We maintain the highest ethical standards in all our assessments and decisions.
Excellence
We pursue excellence in everything we do, setting benchmarks for quality education.
Transparency
Our processes are open, fair, and clearly communicated to all stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement
We help institutions evolve and improve through ongoing assessment and feedback.
History & Milestones
Foundation
CIRCA was established by a distinguished group of academic researchers with a vision to improve global education quality.
First Accreditations
Granted our first institutional accreditations to training centers across Europe and Asia.
Research Repository Launch
Launched our international research repository, providing open access to academic papers and dissertations.
Global Expansion
Expanded our accreditation services to include institutions in North America, Africa, and Oceania.
5000+ Research Papers
Surpassed 5,000 published research papers in our repository from scholars worldwide.
200+ Institutions
Achieved a milestone of accrediting over 200 institutions across 50+ countries.
Our Founding Team
Distinguished academics and researchers leading CIRCA's mission.
Dr. James Morrison
Founding Chairman
Higher Education Policy
Prof. Elena Rodriguez
Director of Accreditation
Quality Assurance
Dr. Michael Chen
Research Director
Academic Research
Dr. Sarah Williams
International Relations
Global Education
What Our Accredited Institutions Say
"CIRCA's accreditation process was thorough yet supportive. The feedback we received has been instrumental in elevating our academic standards. Our international recognition has opened doors to partnerships we never imagined possible."
Dr. Elizabeth Hamilton
Dean of Academic Affairs • International Business School of London
United Kingdom
"CIRCA believed in African institutions when many didn't. Their accreditation has given us the platform to showcase our quality to the world. We're now training professionals for international markets."
Dr. Chioma Okonkwo
Executive Director
Lagos Professional Development Institute • Nigeria
"Since achieving CIRCA accreditation, we've established partnerships with 12 universities worldwide. The recognition has been transformative for our institution and our students' career prospects."
Dr. Lars Andersson
Provost
Stockholm School of Management • Sweden
"CIRCA's comprehensive approach to accreditation considers every aspect of institutional quality. Their international perspective helped us identify areas for improvement we hadn't considered."
Dr. Robert Chen
Chancellor
Toronto Institute of Business Excellence • Canada
"The continuous improvement culture that CIRCA's accreditation instilled in our institution has been invaluable. We're not just maintaining standards—we're constantly raising them."
Prof. Jennifer Matthews
Academic Director
Melbourne College of Arts • Australia
"As a training institution, CIRCA's accreditation has been a game-changer. Our corporate clients now have confidence in our programs, and we've seen a 45% increase in enrollment since receiving accreditation."
Ahmed Al-Rashid
Director of Operations
Dubai Professional Training Center • United Arab Emirates
"CIRCA's accreditation gave us the international credibility we needed to compete globally. The process was transparent, fair, and focused on genuine quality improvement rather than just compliance."
Dr. Ana Silva
President
Brazilian Academy of Advanced Studies • Brazil
"The accreditation journey with CIRCA transformed our institution. Their rigorous standards pushed us to excellence, and the global recognition has significantly enhanced our reputation and student enrollment."