Governance Structure

The Council

WEQSC is governed by a Council, constituted of members appointed for fixed terms. The Council is the supreme governing body of WEQSC, responsible for:

• Approval of the strategic direction of WEQSC;
• Approval of the annual budget and financial statements;
• Appointment of the Secretary-General;
• Approval of amendments to the WEQSC framework;
• Oversight of the standing committees.

Standing Committees

The Council is supported by four standing committees:

• The Accreditation Committee — Authorised to approve accreditation, impose conditions, decide suspensions and terminations, decide appeals, and grant renewals and continuous accreditation status;
• The Examinations Committee — Responsible for the curriculum framework, syllabus, question paper design, marking schemes, moderation, and examination integrity;
• The Audit Committee — Responsible for oversight of the annual financial and digital audits, review of audit findings, and recommendation of sanctions;
• The Student Support Committee — Responsible for the scholarship, girl-child, bonus marks, and elite support programmes.

The Secretariat

The WISE Geneva Secretariat is the administrative arm of WEQSC. It is headed by the Secretary-General, who is responsible for:

• The day-to-day administration of WEQSC;
• The conduct of the accreditation process;
• The operation of the Institution Management Portal;
• The issuance of credentials and the maintenance of the verification service;
• Communication with accredited schools, national committees, and external bodies.

The Secretariat is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

National Committees

WEQSC works through national committees that sit inside ministries of education. Standards are drafted in public consultation, referenced to the European Qualifications Framework, and monitored by an independent inspectorate.

The Inspectorate

The WISE Inspectorate is an independent body responsible for the conduct of site inspections, compliance audits, and investigations. The Inspectorate reports to the Audit Committee.

Decision Authority

The decision authority of each body is summarised below:

Conclusion

The governance structure of WEQSC ensures that decisions are taken at the appropriate level, with clear accountability and independent oversight. All governance procedures not expressly set out in this portal must follow the Secretariat's official bylaws.