This document constitutes the authoritative affiliation framework of WEQSC International. It sets out the conditions, obligations, standards, and entitlements governing every school affiliated to WEQSC, and every student examined under the WISE credential system.
The Framework is issued under the authority of the WEQSC Affiliation Committee and is binding on all affiliated institutions. It supersedes all prior circulars, notices, and interim guidance on matters within its scope. Where any prior document conflicts with this Framework, this Framework prevails.
| Role | Function | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Chair, WEQSC Affiliation Committee | Primary approval | 01 September 2026 |
| Director of Compliance & Audit | Technical review | 28 August 2026 |
| General Counsel, WEQSC International | Legal review — Swiss law | 25 August 2026 |
| Data Protection Officer | Swiss DPA / GDPR conformity | 22 August 2026 |
| Version | Date | Summary of Changes | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 01 Sep 2026 | Initial institutional edition. Full framework consolidation. | Affiliation Committee |
| — | — | Future amendments recorded here. | — |
wise.weqsc.org/framework.wise.weqsc.org/framework prevails.This Framework serves multiple audiences with different needs. This section identifies the reading paths appropriate to each.
| If you are… | Read | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| A prospective applicant school | Part I → Part II → Part III → Part IV | Eligibility, application, standards, fees |
| A newly affiliated school | Part III → Part V → Part VI → Appendix A–G | Operating standards, portal, audits, templates |
| An existing affiliated school | Part IV → Part V → Part VI → Part VII | Fees, data rules, compliance, renewal |
| A school finance officer | Part IV → Part VI (Ch. 26) | Fee structure, audits, payment terms |
| A school IT / data officer | Part V → Part VI (Ch. 27) | Portal, retention, security, audits |
| A national regulator | Part I → Part III → Part VI → Part VIII | Standards, audits, governance, recognition |
| A university or employer | Part I (Ch. 2, 4) → Part VIII (Ch. 36) | Credential recognition and verification |
| A parent or student | Part IV (Ch. 15–18) → Appendix H, I | Scholarships, incentives, FAQ |
The following modal verbs carry specific, consistent meaning throughout:
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Shall / Must | Mandatory. Non-compliance is an affiliation breach. |
| Shall Not | Prohibited. A prohibited act is an affiliation breach. |
| Should | Strongly recommended. Deviation requires documented justification. |
| May | Permitted. Discretionary. |
| Will | States a factual outcome or commitment by WEQSC. |
Terms with specific meaning under this Framework are written in Small Capitals at first use and are defined in the Definitions Register immediately following the Table of Contents. Where a term is defined, that definition governs its meaning throughout.
Clauses are numbered hierarchically (e.g., 14.3.2.1). Cross-references in the form "see Clause 27.4" refer to the clause so numbered. Clause numbering is stable across minor revisions; renumbering occurs only on major reissues.
All monetary amounts are stated in United States Dollars (USD) unless otherwise specified. Payment may also be made in Euros (EUR) and in such other currencies as WEQSC may from time to time accept, converted at the rate prevailing on the date of payment. Distances and volumes use metric units.
This Framework is the authoritative static reference. The operational
portal at wise.weqsc.org hosts the living, transactional
systems: the Institution Management Portal, credential verification,
scholarship applications, examination scheduling, and current fee
invoicing. Where this Framework states a policy, the policy governs.
Where this Framework refers to a form, template, or live status, the
portal is the operative source.
wise.weqsc.org/portalwise.weqsc.org/verifywise.weqsc.org/scholarshipswise.weqsc.org/feeswise.weqsc.org/formswise.weqsc.org/frameworkWEQSC International exists to solve a specific, measurable problem: the fragmentation of secondary education credentials across borders. This Framework is the instrument through which that problem is solved.
A student who completes secondary education in one jurisdiction frequently cannot have that achievement recognised in another. University admissions offices lack a reliable basis for comparing qualifications. Employers cannot verify authenticity. Regulators cannot benchmark quality. The result is that capable students are held back by the accident of where they studied, and that institutions of genuine quality are indistinguishable from those that are not.
WEQSC establishes a uniform, verifiable, internationally portable credential system — the WISE system — delivered through a network of affiliated schools bound by common standards and subject to independent audit. Any student examined under WISE receives a credential that is instantly verifiable by any university or employer, anywhere, permanently.
| Item | Amount (USD) | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation — 5-year upfront | 3,000 | One-time, on approval |
| Affiliation — annual | 900 | Per year, Years 1–5 |
| Student examination fee — Classes KG–9 | 0 | Free |
| Student examination fee — Class 11 | 0 | Free |
| Student examination fee — Classes 10 & 12 | 140 | Per student, per session |
| Girl students — all classes | 0 | Universal exemption |
Affiliation is not a one-time event. It is a continuing relationship subject to annual audit — financial and digital — with defined remediation ladders and, where necessary, suspension and termination. Student credentials issued under WISE remain valid permanently, irrespective of the later status of the issuing school. This is a deliberate design choice: the student's achievement is not the school's to lose.