ICEQC-ORG-2160:2026 — Language Education Quality Applicability Module Status: Published Version: Edition 2026 ICEQC requirements for language education quality applicability module. 1 Name 1.1 This document is ICEQC-ORG-2160, Language Education 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 Language provision and scope 6.1 The organization shall define each language, learner group, level range, delivery mode, site and completion boundary included in scope. 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 Entry information and placement 7.1 The organization shall provide accurate entry information and use a controlled placement method where placement affects the learning pathway. 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. 8 Level and pathway coherence 8.1 Levels and pathways shall have defined outcomes, progression criteria, expected study conditions and completion boundaries. 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. 9 Educator competence 9.1 Educators shall have verified language proficiency, teaching competence and role preparation appropriate to the assigned learners and modes. 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. 10 Language use and learning practice 10.1 Delivery shall provide sufficient planned opportunity for receptive, productive and interactive language use appropriate to the stated outcomes. 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. 11 Feedback and learner support 11.1 Learners shall receive timely, intelligible feedback and know how to obtain academic, technical and accessibility support. 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. 12 Assessment alignment and integrity 12.1 Language assessment shall align with stated outcomes and control administration, identity, authorship, marking and result correction. 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. 13 Progress and completion records 13.1 Progress and completion records shall be accurate, traceable and issued only where the stated criteria have been met. 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. 14 External examination and result boundary 14.1 Where provision relates to an external examination, the organization shall distinguish its own service and claims from the external process and shall substantiate result claims. 14.2 Application — Applies where an external examination, admission or result claim is used. 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. 15 Learner inclusion and cultural respect 15.1 Learning arrangements shall address accessibility, language background, age, culture and other relevant learner conditions without discriminatory exclusion. 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. 16 Minor learner safeguards 16.1 Language provision involving minors shall control contact, communication, recording, consent, supervision and escalation. 16.2 Application — Applies wherever a learner within scope is a minor. 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. 17 Review and improvement 17.1 The organization shall evaluate placement, attendance, progression, completion, feedback, complaints and material group differences and take controlled improvement action. 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. --- ICEQC certification is voluntary and does not constitute governmental authorization, institutional licensing, programme accreditation, degree recognition or academic equivalency.