ICEQC-EDT-3120 — Learning Application Quality Applicability Module

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ICEQC requirements for learning application quality applicability module.

Controlled documentICEQC-EDT-3120:2026
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International Council for Education Quality Certification

ICEQC-EDT-3120

Learning Application Quality Applicability Module

Edition
2026
Version
Edition 2026
Status
Published
Authoritative language
EN
1

Name

1.1 This document is ICEQC-EDT-3120, Learning Application Quality Applicability Module.

2

Purpose

2.1 This document establishes object-specific education quality requirements within a controlled ICEQC certification scope.

3

Certification boundary

3.1 Certification is voluntary, applies only to the stated scope and does not confer governmental authority, a licence, institutional recognition, academic equivalency, a ranking or approval of education content.

4

Conformity determination

4.1 Each applicable requirement shall be determined only as C or NC. NA requires confirmed objective non-applicability. Certification is prohibited while any applicable requirement is NC or any nonconformity remains open.

5

Remote assessment

5.1 Assessment is conducted remotely through controlled documents, data, interviews, demonstrations, independent sampling and suitable specialist evidence. ICEQC does not conduct routine on-site assessment.

6

Application and operating scope

6.1 The provider shall control supported devices, operating environments, versions, features and excluded conditions. 6.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 6.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 6.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

7

Onboarding and informed use

7.1 Users shall receive intelligible information about purpose, permissions, data, purchases, limitations and support before material use. 7.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 7.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 7.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

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Engagement and choice architecture

8.1 Engagement features shall avoid concealed, coercive or age-inappropriate design that undermines learner interests. 8.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 8.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 8.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

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Offline operation and synchronization

9.1 Offline use and synchronization shall control version, conflict, loss, duplication and user notification. 9.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 9.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 9.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

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Notifications and communications

10.1 Notifications shall be configurable, proportionate, attributable and suitable for the intended learner age. 10.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 10.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 10.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

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Progress and learner records

11.1 Learner records shall remain accurate and recoverable across devices, accounts, reinstallations and updates. 11.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 11.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 11.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

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Device permissions and local data

12.1 Device permissions and locally stored data shall be minimized, protected and removed according to controlled rules. 12.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 12.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 12.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

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Accessibility and device variation

13.1 Core educational functions shall operate across declared accessibility settings, input methods and supported device conditions. 13.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 13.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 13.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

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Update and compatibility control

14.1 Updates shall be tested, versioned, recoverable and communicated where learning records or material use may be affected. 14.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 14.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 14.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

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Parental and educator controls

15.1 Where provided, supervisory controls shall be understandable, effective and bounded from inappropriate surveillance. 15.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 15.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 15.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

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Purchases, advertising and external links

16.1 Purchases, advertising, sponsorship and external links shall be clearly distinguished and suitable for intended users. 16.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 16.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 16.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.

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Support, defect and incident response

17.1 Users shall have accessible routes for support, data correction, safety concerns, defects and incident notification. 17.2 Application — Applies throughout every scope component using this standard. 17.3 Non-applicability — NA is not available where the stated condition exists. 17.4 Determination — Conformity exists only where current, attributable and verified evidence establishes this requirement across the complete applicable scope.