Learner-centred education
Program design, delivery, assessment, and learner support are reviewed against stated objectives and learner needs.
Accountability in practice
Accreditation and quality assurance
CIU connects external review with documented internal controls, professional learning, and continual improvement.
Published directory status
Accredited by NACHE
The National Accrediting Commission on Higher Education (NACHE) public directory lists City International University in California, USA, with the published status “Accredited.”
The public record identifies CIU as a university under directory reference DIR-USA-CA-021. The directory source was updated June 09, 2025 and states that inclusion remains subject to annual audit and compliance review.
Important accreditation disclosure
The NACHE record states that its source does not provide accreditation dates, a certificate number, program scope, or an official institution identifier. The directory reference is not a certificate number, and NACHE accreditation does not imply government recognition unless that recognition is independently confirmed by the relevant authority.
Management-system principles
ISO-aligned quality scopes
CIU’s internal quality framework is informed by management-system principles reflected in ISO 21001:2025 for educational organizations and ISO 9001:2015 for quality management.
Scope of this statement: these references describe CIU’s internal alignment and compliance objectives. They do not state or imply that CIU holds third-party ISO certification.
Governance & accountability
Responsibilities, approvals, risks, and quality objectives are documented and assigned to appropriate functions.
Curriculum & assessment
Curriculum relevance, academic standards, assessment controls, and learning outcomes are evaluated systematically.
Faculty competence
Qualifications, professional experience, orientation, and continuing development are reviewed as part of academic quality.
Records & information control
Student records, verification processes, documented information, privacy, and access controls form part of compliance review.
Performance & improvement
Feedback, complaints, findings, corrective actions, and performance evidence are used to support continual improvement.
Internal assurance
Rigorous review, evidence, and follow-through
Scheduled internal audits
CIU carries out rigorous internal audits across academic and administrative functions to test whether procedures are followed and controls remain effective.
Evidence-based evaluation
Audits examine records, process evidence, samples, responsibilities, learner feedback, and performance indicators against defined criteria.
Corrective action
Findings are documented, assigned, monitored, and reviewed for closure so that identified gaps lead to measurable improvement.
Lifelong professional learning
CPD and CPE
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
CPD supports the continuing development of professional knowledge, practical capability, ethical awareness, leadership, and career-relevant skills throughout working life.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
CPE places emphasis on structured educational activity that helps professionals maintain competence, remain current in their field, and respond to changing practice requirements.
Recognition of CPD/CPE activity
Acceptance of a course, activity, or learning hour for professional credit is determined by the relevant regulator, licensing authority, employer, or professional association. Learners should confirm applicable requirements with that body before enrolling.
Questions about quality or recognition?
Contact CIU for current institutional information and supporting documentation.