ISB Academy in Dubai – Globally Connected, Officially Approved, and Quality Driven

ISB Academy in Dubai, an official branch of ISBM Business School in Lucerne, Switzerland, operates proudly under the academic umbrella of Swiss International University (SIU)—a globally recognized and state-accredited institution. Our Dubai branch is approved and permitted by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) to offer high-quality vocational training programs that meet regional and international expectations.

🌍 Global Accreditation and Recognition

Through its connection to SIU University, ISB Dubai benefits from a wide range of international recognitions, enabling its learners to pursue education that is not only career-oriented, but also globally relevant.

SIU University is fully accredited by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Kyrgyz Republic, a signatory to the Lisbon Recognition Convention. This allows qualifications issued under its framework to be recognized in 55 countries, including most of Europe, Turkey, and Central Asia.

Additionally, all SIU degrees are issued with Apostille legalization, making them formally valid in 126 countries under The Hague Convention.

🎓 Regionally Approved and Professionally Designed

ISB Academy in Dubai delivers vocational programs that are approved and permitted by KHDA, the official education authority of the Government of Dubai. This ensures that all qualifications issued by ISB Dubai meet local standards and are formally recognized across the United Arab Emirates. These qualifications are also widely accepted throughout the GCC and many Arab countries, supported by regional cooperation in vocational education and training.

🏛️ Quality Assurance Through International Partnerships

ISB Academy’s global standing is further strengthened through its academic association with SIU and ISBM Lucerne, both of which hold institutional recognition from multiple international and regional bodies:

• ASIC UK – Recognized for quality in institutional management and student experience

• ECLBS (Latvia) – A QA body affiliated with CHEA (USA) and INQAAHE

• ARIA (Uzbekistan) – Official accreditation authority with recognition in Central Asia

• EDU (Belgium) – An intergovernmental educational accreditation framework

• QS 5-Star Rating – Awarded for excellence in teaching, satisfaction, and graduate outcomes

• TAG-EDUQA (Jordan) – Quality assurance authority under the Talal Abu-Ghazaleh umbrella

• EUCDL – Certification for digital learning and online training standards

• ISO 21001 Certified – A globally recognized educational management system

🔗 International Collaboration and Student Mobility

SIU University, under which ISB Dubai operates, has signed more than 250 bilateral agreements with universities in over 50 countries, ensuring broad recognition and academic cooperation. Students benefit from enhanced transfer opportunities, credit recognition, and global exposure.

🏅 Institutional Achievements

• All SIU qualifications come with Apostille legalization accepted in 126 countries

• SIU has been awarded the QS 5-Star Rating

• The group has twice received Student Satisfaction Awards, based on evaluations by a Swiss and an Eastern European public university

• SIU is certified under ISO 21001:2018, aligning with global best practices in educational management

📍 About ISB Academy in Dubai

ISB Dubai delivers practical, approved, and skill-based training programs designed for learners across the UAE, GCC, and beyond. As a permitted KHDA institution and the official branch of ISBM Business School in Switzerland, ISB Dubai aligns its programs with international benchmarks while strictly complying with all KHDA regulatory standards.