Education, vocational education and training Institutions

Fact Sheet

By Dr. Mohamed-Ali Ibrahim

Senior Lead Auditor ISO 21001, ISO 29991, ISO 29993

ISO 29991:2014 ISO 29993:2017 ISO 29994:2017 ISO 21001
Language learning services outside formal education — Requirements Learning services outside formal education — Service requirements Learning services outside formal education — Service requirements Educational organizations — Management systems for educational organizations — Requirements with guidance for use

Expert Comments for Vinnell Arabia

ISO 29991:2014 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4

To be implemented alone if the educational institution’s focus is solely on providing
Language learning services.
E.g. English Language Training with a Certificate.

Ideal to be combined with the existing ISO 9001:2015

To be implemented alone if the educational institution’s focus is solely on providing Learning services.

 ISO 29993 and ISO 21001 (or another management system standard) as a replacement for ISO 29990.

This standard offers new and extra dimension of requirements beyond ISO 29991 and/or ISO 29993. It’s equal to ISO 9004:2018 in connection with ISO 9001:2015.

A complete Management System. This standard follows the “High Level Structure” (HLS) of ISO for management system standards and is therefore easier to use in conjunction with other ISO management system standards.

No need, as there is a certified QMS based on ISO 9001:2015 exists.