Comparison Questionnaire for Inspection Schemes / Audits
Frank Heyworth
1. What kind of institutions are covered by the scheme?
State sector institutions
Private language schools
Teacher training institutions
Other (please specify)
2. What are the quality criteria used?
National curricula and regulations
Codes of Practice and Charters
Examination performance
3. How are the standards defined?
By checklists
By quality indicators
By performance targets
4. Who are the inspectors/ auditors?
Ministry inspectors
Independent outside inspectors
Practising professionals
5. What is inspected?
Teaching
Academic procedures
Administrative procedures
Health and safety
Staff qualifications
Examination results
Student feedback
6. What is the grading scheme?
Pass / fail
Average grades
Meeting all requirements
7. Who receives the inspection report?
School management
Ministry of Education
Staff
Students or clients
8. What is the tangible result?
Official approval
Accreditation or certification
A quality label
Authorisation to operate